John C. Manly

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

5.0 (1 reviews)

San Diego, California

2+ years experience

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

949-252-9990

https://www.manlystewart.com/meet-the-team/john-c-manly

19100 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 800 Irvine CA US

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Bio

John C. Manly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John C., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

California

State Capital

Sacramento

Highest Court

California Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of California

Typical Consultation

Free-$150

Typical Hourly Range

Often contingency-based

Fee Model Notes

Many personal injury matters are handled on contingency, often around 25%-40% of recovery.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Special Focus: Child Abuse

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023

Education

Pepperdine University, J.D., graduated 1990

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Reviews

Lisa Gonzalez

3 months ago

Compassionate and tenacious advocate for survivors

After our family was devastated by a case of institutional child abuse, we were lost. Finding John Manly was a turning point. While his firm is well-known, it was his personal attention and deep expertise in this specific, sensitive area of personal injury law that made the difference. He leveraged his recognition in plaintiff-side litigation not as a badge, but as a framework for building an incredibly strong case. His background from Pepperdine and his focus on these difficult matters were evident in his meticulous preparation and compassionate, yet fiercely professional, approach. He guided us through every step with clarity, treating our trauma with the respect it deserved while relentlessly pursuing accountability. The outcome he secured has provided our child with crucial resources for healing and a sense of justice we thought was impossible. We are profoundly grateful.