Carla Wood Tanzey, Partner

 

Carla Wood Tanzey, Partner, Probate Law

Carla initially joined Erdel, Owings, Tanzey & Newton, P.C. in September 1979 when she left her position in Jefferson City, Missouri, as an attorney for the State Highway Commission. She continued with the firm until her appointment to the bench in 2007. After serving a four-year term as the 12th Circuit Drug Court Commissioner, she rejoined the firm in November 2011.

Carla concentrates her practice in real estate, estate, and probate law.

Bar Admissions

Missouri Bar Association, 1978

Education

  • The University Of Missouri School Of Law – Columbia, Missouri, 1978 J.D.

  • the University Of Missouri – Columbia, Missouri, 1974 B.S. – Education

Accolades

  • Missouri Bar, 1978 – Present – Member

  • Missouri Bar Association Family Law Section – Member

  • Audrain County Bar Association – 1979 To Present

  • Past President of the Audrain County Bar Association 1998 – 2001

  • Martindale Hubbel Rating – AV Preeminent

Employment History

  • Erdel, Owings, Tanzey & Newton, P.C., Mexico, Missouri, 1979 – 2007; 2011 – Present

  • 12th Circuit Drug Court Commissioner, 2007 – 2011

  • Missouri State Highway Commission, Jefferson City, Missouri, 1978 – 1979, Assistant Counsel

  • Erdel, Owings, Tanzey & Newton, P.C., Mexico, Missouri, 1977-1978, Law Clerk

Community Involvement

  • Past President of the Mexico YMCA Board

  • Past President and current member of Altrusa International of Mexico, Missouri

  • Past President and current member of Montgomery County Rotary Club