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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About John L. McManus at a glance

John L. McManus is a Shareholder based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, class action, and m&a. Educated at University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D. High, 1997) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Booher American Inn of Court. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John L. McManus concentrates his practice on representing businesses in complex commercial litigation in Florida federal and state courts
  • He defends class actions brought under a variety of federal and state consumer protection statutes, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act
  • 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
  • He has also represented physicians, group health plans, managed care organizations, and medical practices in litigating a wide range of health care disputes
  • Concentrations •Class action defense •Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) litigation •Complex commercial litigation •Financial services litigation •Health care and managed care litigation •Insurance coverage disputes •Mergers and acquisitions litigation •Real estate litigation •Business torts •Trade secrets and non-compete litigation •Construction defect and lien litigation Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2013-2026 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2024-2025 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Team Member, U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017 and 2022 •Team Member, U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Banking & Finance - Litigation, 2017

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.

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 L. McManus is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John L. McManus is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

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

John L. McManus is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Class Action

John L. McManus is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Florida →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John L. McManus is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Florida →

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, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John L. McManus handle?
John L. McManus focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, class action, m&a. 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. High, 1997); (B.A., 1992).
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: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D. High
University of Florida Levin College of Law
- 1997
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1992

Awards

Peer Reviewed

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