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Thomas Courtland Manning
also known as Thomas C. Manning
About Thomas
Biography
Tom Manning brings 38+ years' experience as judicial law clerk, federal prosecutor and more than 250 felony jury trials in North Carolina state and federal courts, innumerable negotiations and determined, focused representation of individuals and organizations. He is a leading criminal defense lawyer in North Carolina, and has statewide experience in many areas of criminal law in state and federal courts. A Board-Certified criminal defense lawyer in State and Federal
A Board-Certified criminal defense lawyer in State and Federal Criminal Law, he has tried more than 20 first-degree murder cases to verdict. He has also tried political corruption cases, drug trafficking conspiracies, possession, sale, and manufacturing of methamphetamine, crack cocaine and heroin; credit card fraud, identity theft, mail, bank and wire fraud cases, criminal tax cases, bankruptcy fraud, cigarette smuggling and cigarette excise tax evasion matters, criminal environmental, price-fixing, internet fraud, sexual assault and sexual crimes against children, including internet child pornography defense. Additionally, he has represented nurses, doctors, lawyers, judges and other professionals in criminal and administrative proceedings.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 450-600 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in South Carolina for 48 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 48 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
Manning Law Firm, PLLC.
1312 Annapolis Drive, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC, 27608
Manning Law Firm
Po Box 12105, Raleigh, NC, 27605-2105
Manning Law Firm, PLLC
3509 Haworth Drive, Suite 207, Raleigh, NC, 27609
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Thomas Courtland Manning's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
No, No, No
If there were negative stars that is what we would give Tommy Manning. He did absolutely nothing to help our family after making sure that we paid an over abundance of money to only be lied to and ignored. DO NOT RECOMMEND!
Posted by Tank | June 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
If Available Must Retain!
I was referred to Mr. Manning by the top two criminal attorneys in Georgia. Mr. Manning made himself available and quickly took control of a very unfortunate matter where, out of nowhere, I was falsely accused of a heinous act. His depth of knowledge of the law and his extensive history in navigati...
Thomas Courtland Manning's Lawyer Endorsements
"Thomas Manning is extremely insightful, hardworking, and diligent. He single handedly ensured that criminal charges were not brought in a case where an investigation had only just started! He is masterful, honest, and an incredibly dedicated advocate. I highly recommend that if you have any criminal matter you seek his assistance."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Wade M. Smith Advocacy Award, N.C. Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
2010
Tier One - White Collar Crime, 2010-present, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Howard L. Gum Service Award, N.C. State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization
2006
Tier One - Non-white Collar Crime, 2006-present, Best Lawyers in America
2006
SuperLawyer - Criminal Defense 2006-Presenty, Super!awyers Magazine
1992
Board-Certification, State and Federal Criminal Law, N.C. State Bar Board of Legal Certification
1992
Board Certification, Federal, State Criminal Law, 1992-present, N. C. State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1981 - Present
Criminal defense trial lawyer, Manning Law Firm
1900 - Present
Principal, Manning Law Firm, PLLC
1978 - 1981
Assistant United States Attorney, United States Attorney, E.D.N.C.
1977 - 1978
Law Clerk, , Hon. John D. Larkins, E.D.N.C.
1976 - 1977
Investigator,/Law Ckerk, Legal Advisor's Office, South Carolina Dept. Of Corections
Associations
1981 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1981 - Present
Wake County Academy of Criminal Trial LawyersMember
1979 - Present
Fourth Circuit Judicial ConferencePermanent Member
1979 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeMember
1978 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1978 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1977 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
Education
1977
University of South Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1974
University of North Carolina
AB
Publications
N/A
5 N.C.C.U. LAW REVIEW 56
IMPEACHMENT, THE DILEMMA OF THE DEFENDANT-WITNESS
Languages
English