Atty. John L. McManus

Atty. John L. McManus

John L. McManus concentrates his practice on representing businesses in complex commercial litigation in Florida federal and state courts.

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Profile Summary

About John L. McManus at a glance

John L. McManus is a business and litigation attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John L. McManus concentrates his practice on representing businesses in complex commercial litigation in Florida federal and state courts
  • He has experience in representing financial institutions, insurers, specialty finance companies, and their officers or directors in a wide variety of litigation and arbitration disputes
  • John represents buyers, sellers, and private equity groups in disputes involving mergers, acquisitions, and ongoing business operations
  • These disputes typically involve post-closing working capital and purchase price adjustment issues, claims of breach of contractual representations and warranties, and earnout disputes, as well as disputes involving business torts, trade secrets, employee non-competition agreements
  • John has broad experience in representing owners, developers, and contractors in construction defect and construction lien litigation
  • He has also represented physicians, group health plans, managed care organizations, and medical practices in litigating a wide range of health care disputes

Practice Areas Explained

John L. McManus's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Lauderdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John L. McManus

Where is John L. McManus's law office located?
John L. McManus's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John L. McManus handle?
John L. McManus focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did John L. McManus go to law school?
John L. McManus earned their education at (J.D., 1997).
How can I contact John L. McManus for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John L. McManus received?
John L. McManus's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1997

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, "Law Firm of the Year," Real Estate - Litigation, 2017
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2013-2017
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar

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