Atty. William Eric Manning

Atty. William Eric Manning

William Eric Manning is a lawyer practicing aviation, business advice and litigation, consumer warranty and 31 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Eric Manning at a glance

William Eric Manning is a Shareholder based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at Sellar Hazard & Lucia. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on car accidents, probate, medical malpractice, personal injury, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in California (1985), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1986), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1987). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles (J.D., 1985) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Eric Manning is a lawyer practicing aviation, business advice and litigation, consumer warranty and 31 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • William practices at Sellar Hazard & Lucia in Walnut Creek, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Eric Manning's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Eric Manning handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Probate

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

William Eric Manning is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William Eric Manning is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William Eric Manning is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Walnut Creek are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Eric Manning

Where is William Eric Manning's law office located?
William Eric Manning's law practice is located in Walnut Creek, California. The firm is Sellar Hazard & Lucia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Eric Manning handle?
William Eric Manning focuses on car accidents, probate, medical malpractice, personal injury, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Eric Manning practiced law?
William Eric Manning has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did William Eric Manning go to law school?
William Eric Manning earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (A.B., 1980).
How can I contact William Eric Manning for a consultation?
You can contact William Eric Manning directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Eric Manning received?
William Eric Manning's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Los Angeles
- 1985
A.B.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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