Marize Helmy

Manna Helmy Law Group Formerly Michael A. Manna & Associates, PC

66 South Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 | 201.447.2800 | www.MAMannaLaw.com

For more than two decades, Marize Helmy has dedicated her career to guiding families through some of life’s most challenging transitions. Her journey began humbly—working as a secretary at Manna Helmy Law, then known as Michael A. Manna & Associates—long before she ever set foot in law school. What started as a job soon became a passion, and today, Marize is recognized as a trusted advocate for families navigating Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianships and long-term care needs.

Marize describes a defining moment in her career as realizing just how gratifying it is to help families during times of crisis. “That’s when it transformed from a job to a calling,” she says. Her compassion and dedication are evident in her impressive record—having successfully worked on more than 1,000 Medicaid applications for individuals and families in need of long-term care.

She credits much of her professional outlook to mentor Michael Manna, who instilled in her the belief that success and integrity go hand in hand. “He taught me that while there’s nothing wrong with making money, you should only do so by bringing value to people,” Marize says. That lesson has guided her approach to law: honest, practical, and deeply people-centered. Like many attorneys, Marize admits that one of her greatest challenges has been maintaining emotional boundaries with clients. “I struggle with not getting too consumed in my clients’ struggles,” she shares. “I have to remind myself that there are professionals, like therapists and counselors, who can help in ways that I can’t. My role is to focus on what I’m qualified to do—and do it well.”

Marize’s impact reaches beyond her firm. Drawing on advice from a college philosophy professor who praised her ability to simplify complex ideas, she has made it her mission to make legal processes accessible and empowering. “If clients don’t feel comfortable or understand their estate planning, then what have we accomplished?” she asks. “My goal is to give families peace of mind—and I’m proud to know I’ve done that.”