John C. Manly – Catholic Sex Abuse Cases

Manly & Stewart… a full-service law firm that maintains client service as a fundamental value. The founders firmly believe that when their clients are harmed or injured, those responsible must be held accountable.

Their accomplished leaders, each possessing specialized skills and expertise that combined span a diverse range of legal areas, are dedicated to providing personal, efficient and innovative legal counsel to each of our clients. The dedication and loyalty of our legal team has allowed Manly & Stewart to gain a national reputation for excellence, earning an unrivaled record for success.

I. Real Estate and Construction to include: Construction Defect Litigation; Insurance Coverage Issues; Manufactured and Modular Housing Building Envelope Deficiencies; Risk Management; Property Management Premises Liability; Personal Injury Defense; Contracting & Management Advisement

II. Clergy Sexual Abuse – There is no other firm in the world that can rival Manly & Stewart’s knowledge, expertise, know-how, action and results.

With a record of success in cases ranging from California and Arizona to Alaska, Manly & Stewart has become a sought after national expert in prosecuting these cases. In a recent Orange County case, Manly & Stewart represented 25 of the 87 plaintiffs who won a $100 million settlement, the largest settlement in the country, against the Orange County Diocese. The firm also represented a large group of victims in a case against the Fairbanks Diocese, the Jesuits in Alaska, and is currently representing more cases in the Los Angeles and the San Diego Dioceses.

Since accepting his first case brought by a clergy abuse victim, John C. Manly of Manly & Stewart has used all his formidable resources seek justice and accountability for victims of this devastating crime.

III. Other Specialty Areas: Severe Personal Injury, Complex Litigation, Insurance Bad Faith, Civil Rights, and Product Liability.

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