Carlyn Bailey Mason

Attorney · Dual-Certified Family & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner · Founder

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Carlyn Bailey Mason is a dual-credentialed attorney and nurse practitioner whose practice operates at the intersection of law, medicine, and professional advocacy. With more than twenty years of clinical experience in healthcare and advanced certification in psychiatry, she brings a level of medical insight to legal representation that is both rare and decisive.

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As both a seasoned clinician and an attorney, Carlyn evaluates cases through a lens that integrates standards of care, documentation integrity, patient outcomes, and legal exposure. This dual perspective allows her to craft strategies grounded in medical reality and legal precision—particularly in matters where careers, licenses, and long-term futures are at stake.

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Carlyn is the founder of The Law Firm of Carlyn Bailey Mason & Associates, a boutique practice intentionally designed to deliver personal, high-level representation in complex and high-risk matters. Every case she accepts receives her direct involvement, meticulous preparation, and clinical-informed legal strategy. Her firm is built for clients who cannot afford assumptions, shortcuts, or errors.

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Her practice focuses on three core areas:

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• Professional License Defense
  Carlyn represents nurses and other licensed professionals facing Board inquiries, investigations, and disciplinary proceedings. Drawing from her extensive clinical background, she analyzes standards of care, charting, regulatory expectations, and patient-care realities with exceptional depth—building defenses that align medical accuracy with legal strategy.

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• Car Accidents & Personal Injury
  Her medical training allows her to assess injuries, treatment courses, causation, and long-term impact with clinical clarity. This insight strengthens personal injury claims by translating complex medical evidence into compelling legal narratives that reflect the true scope of harm.

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• Nexus Letters for Veterans
  Bridging clinical expertise with legal requirements, Carlyn prepares comprehensive and authoritative nexus letters for veterans seeking disability benefits. Her documentation combines medical credibility with legal relevance, providing veterans with evaluations they can trust and rely on.

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Throughout her career, Carlyn has been recognized for her direct communication, careful case analysis, and ability to explain complex medical and legal issues with clarity and authority. She also serves as a speaker and educator, guiding healthcare professionals on compliance, risk management, and protecting their professional licenses.

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Her philosophy is simple:
A boutique practice is not small—it is intentional.
It is personal.
It is powerful.

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For clients seeking an advocate who understands both the science and the stakes, Carlyn Bailey Mason offers a rare combination: the mind of a clinician, the strategy of an attorney, and an unwavering commitment to protecting what matters most.