Atty. John Clinton Manly

Atty. John Clinton Manly

John Clinton Manly is a lawyer practicing personal injury, sex crime, estate planning and 10 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Newport Beach Newport Beach 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About John Clinton Manly at a glance

John Clinton Manly is a Senior Attorney based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Manly And Stewart. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, estate planning, real estate, commercial re, and construction. Admitted to practice in California (1990), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1990), Arizona (2001), and Alaska (2005). Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1990) and University of Southern California (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Orange County Bar Association. Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Clinton Manly is a lawyer practicing personal injury, sex crime, estate planning and 10 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • John practices at Manly & Stewart in Newport Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Clinton Manly's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Clinton Manly handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

John Clinton Manly 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.

John Clinton Manly is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Clinton Manly is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Commercial Real Estate

John Clinton Manly is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in California →

Construction Law

John Clinton Manly is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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 Newport Beach 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 John Clinton Manly

Where is John Clinton Manly's law office located?
John Clinton Manly's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is Manly And Stewart. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Clinton Manly handle?
John Clinton Manly focuses on personal injury, estate planning, real estate, commercial re, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Clinton Manly practiced law?
John Clinton Manly has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did John Clinton Manly go to law school?
John Clinton Manly earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact John Clinton Manly for a consultation?
You can contact John Clinton Manly 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 John Clinton Manly received?
John Clinton Manly's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University
- 1990
B.A.
University of Southern California
- 1986

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1990
Arizona
Admitted: 2001
Alaska
Admitted: 2005
Indiana
Admitted: 2008
New York
Admitted: 2008
Oregon
Admitted: 2010

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