Atty. J. William "Will" Manuel

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.

Call (601) 948-8000 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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 Law

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 & Corporate Law

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 →

Class Action

J. William "Will" Manuel is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Mississippi →

Product Liability

J. William "Will" Manuel is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

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.

Looking for additional Mississippi attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Jackson or all attorneys in Mississippi.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. William "Will" Manuel

Where is J. William "Will" Manuel's law office located?
J. William "Will" Manuel's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. William "Will" Manuel handle?
J. William "Will" Manuel focuses on employment, business, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
Where did J. William "Will" Manuel go to law school?
J. William "Will" Manuel earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact J. William "Will" Manuel for a consultation?
You can contact J. William "Will" Manuel 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 J. William "Will" Manuel received?
J. William "Will" Manuel's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1994
B.A.
Mississippi State University
- 1990

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Toxic Tort
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, 2011-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Chambers USA, Litigation: General Commercial, Up and Coming (2007-2008), 2007-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Benchmark Litigation
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Jackson (MS)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental, Jackson (MS)
- 2020

Bar Admissions

Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.