Atty. Manny Diaz

Atty. Manny Diaz

Manuel “Manny” Diaz is a litigation and trial attorney, focusing on the defense of civil lawsuits across several law practice areas. Mr.

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Manny Diaz is an Attorney based in Hackensack, New Jersey, practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, real estate, and slip & fall. Educated at Rutgers Law School J.D. (—) and Rutgers Law School Certified Mediator Temple University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Hackensack, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Manuel “Manny” Diaz is a litigation and trial attorney, focusing on the defense of civil lawsuits across several law practice areas
  • Mr. Diaz’s general liability and commercial liability. practices includes defense litigation of personal injury and premises liability matters, arising from allegedly hazardous physical conditions and exposure to toxic substances
  • He also represents property owners, contractors, subcontractors, and other parties in defending claims of water, storm, mold, plumbing, and foundation damages, as well as claims of business interruption and property value losses
  • Mr. Diaz often represents insurers in investigating and evaluating claims to determine causation, injuries, and potential damages
  • In his transportation and maritime law work, Mr. Diaz represents parties in several matters including trucking and terminal accidents, as well as claims brought pursuant to general maritime law, the Jones Act, and the Longshore Act
  • Additionally, Mr. Diaz represents clients in matters of professional liability and employment law
  • He defends professionals, including, but not limited to attorneys and insurance producers, and handles employer defense litigation
  • Prior to joining Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck, Mr. Diaz acted as trial counsel for a fortune 50 insurance company for several years, successfully trying several cases to verdict
  • Early in his career, he clerked in the Civil Division of Essex County, New Jersey, for the Honorable Annette Scoca, J.S.C
  • During law school Mr. Diaz was an Associate Editor of the Rutgers Computer & Technology Law Journal, and a Merit Scholarship awardee
  • Involved with public service, he helped build a home in the Dominican Republic as a volunteer, and also served as vice-president of the Minority Student Program of the Association of Latin American Law Students
  • Mr. Diaz is proficient in Spanish
  • Professional Memberships • Hispanic Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Manny Diaz's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Manny Diaz is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Jersey →

Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Manny Diaz

Where is Manny Diaz's law office located?
Manny Diaz's law practice is located in Hackensack, New Jersey. The firm is Kaufman Dolowich LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Manny Diaz handle?
Manny Diaz focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, real estate, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
Where did Manny Diaz go to law school?
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How can I contact Manny Diaz for a consultation?
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Education

Rutgers Law School J.D.
- In Progress
Rutgers Law School Certified Mediator Temple University B.A.
- In Progress

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