Atty. J. William "Will" Manuel
Will Manuel focuses his practice primarily on commercial and employment litigation. He has handled various disputes for both large and small businesses in both Mississippi and other jurisdictions.
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About J. William "Will" Manuel at a glance
J. William "Will" Manuel is a employment, business, class action, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. Admitted to practice in Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1994) and Mississippi State University (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Will Manuel focuses his practice primarily on commercial and employment litigation
- He has handled various disputes for both large and small businesses in both Mississippi and other jurisdictions
- Will's clients include numerous manufacturers and commercial interests as well as various insurance and financial services companies
- He has worked to defend these clients in both MDL litigation and individual actions brought in Mississippi
- Will also has experience in advising businesses on issues involving age discrimination, sexual harassment and wage/overtime disputes
- Will's focus is on active litigation from the initial discovery process through trial
Practice Areas Explained
J. William "Will" Manuel's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. William "Will" Manuel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
J. William "Will" Manuel is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Mississippi →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
J. William "Will" Manuel is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →
J. William "Will" Manuel is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Mississippi →
J. William "Will" Manuel is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Mississippi →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
J. William "Will" Manuel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Mississippi
Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jackson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi 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 Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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