Atty. Brian Manning
Super Lawyers, Rising Star- 2013-2016; Who's Who 2011-2016. AV Preeminent, Client Reviewed.
Condemnation & More Attorney · Serving Sacramento, CA · 20+ Years Experience
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About Brian Manning at a Glance
Brian Manning is a Partner based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Desmond, Nolan, Livaich & Cunningham. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California California Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the Eastern District (2006). Educated at McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Georgetown College (B.S., 2002). Active member of Sacramento Bar Association American Bar Association. Serves clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian Manning
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star- 2013-2016
- Who's Who 2011-2016
- AV Preeminent, Client Reviewed
- US News and World Report- Best Law Firm in Eminent Domain
- Christian Brothers Alumni Board Member- Past President
- Appraisal Institute
- West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce, Member
- Graduate with distinction, Robert Traynor Society
Practice Areas Explained
Brian Manning's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Manning handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Sacramento.
Real Estate Law in Sacramento
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Land Use & Zoning in Sacramento
Brian Manning is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Sacramento
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil Rights in Sacramento
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Sacramento
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 Sacramento 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 venue, 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.
Sacramento Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Sacramento-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Sacramento Choose Brian Manning
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian Manning's practice in the field of real estate, zoning, litigation, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian Manning brings 20+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, zoning, and litigation, Brian Manning can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Sacramento
A Sacramento-based practice means Brian Manning attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Brian Manning Handles in Sacramento
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