Atty. Russell Manning

Atty. Russell Manning

Attorney Since 1986, I have represented plaintiffs and defendants in Texas state and federal courts in civil litigation and appeals in a variety of legal areas, including commercial, breach of contract and "business divorces," labor and employment (including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation), civil rights, personal injury, insurance, environmental and toxic torts, will contests, and trust and fiduciary litigation. Mediator It is no secret that lawsuits are expensive.

Corpus Christi Corpus Christi 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Russell Manning at a glance

Russell Manning is an Attorney based in Corpus Christi, Texas, practicing at Russell Manning Law PLLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texa (1986). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1986) and University of Texas at Permian Basin (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Corpus Christi, Fifth Federal Circuit Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Corpus Christi, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Attorney Since 1986, I have represented plaintiffs and defendants in Texas state and federal courts in civil litigation and appeals in a variety of legal areas, including commercial, breach of contract and "business divorces," labor and employment (including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation), civil rights, personal injury, insurance, environmental and toxic torts, will contests, and trust and fiduciary litigation
  • Mediator It is no secret that lawsuits are expensive
  • Most people can understand the risks and costs of losing a lawsuit, but not as many can fully appreciate the costs and risks of winning
  • Every party to a lawsuit must give up time, money, stress, uncertainty, and privacy
  • If you win, sometimes you can recover the financial costs, but some of the other costs you can never get back
  • Through the mediation process, I place a strong emphasis on helping parties assess and understand the risks and the monetary and non-monetary costs of letting the court system resolve their disputes
  • When there is more than money at stake, I can help you or your clients identify and address the intellectual and emotional barriers to settlement
  • After trying cases and handling appeals for more than 25 years, I also can provide insight into the ways that judges and juries affect the dynamics of litigation

Practice Areas Explained

Russell Manning's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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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.

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Russell Manning

Where is Russell Manning's law office located?
Russell Manning's law practice is located in Corpus Christi, Texas. The firm is Russell Manning Law PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Russell Manning handle?
Russell Manning focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Russell Manning practiced law?
Russell Manning has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Russell Manning go to law school?
Russell Manning earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Russell Manning for a consultation?
You can contact Russell Manning 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 Russell Manning received?
Russell Manning's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1986
B.A.
University of Texas at Permian Basin
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texa
Admitted: 1986

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