About Michael
Practice areas
- International law: 30%
The Manely Firm, P.C. is one of the few family law firms to practice international family law. I have handled cases for families from every continent (except antarctica). I am one of only a handful of attorneys in the country to argue a family law case before The United States Supreme Court of America and the only one to represent an American citizen in a foreign nation - Costa Rica.
17 years, 100 cases
- Child custody: 20%
I have successfully pursued child custody cases in Georgia, around the United States and throughout the world. Knowing the law surrounding difficult custody cases is only part of the battle. Having experience at applying winning strategies and knowing the proclivities of judges from community to community and culture to culture is also key.
28 years, 1,000 cases
- Divorce and separation: 20%
Divorce is difficult whether you've shared months of your life or years. The pain of love lost is almost always part of the process. At The Manely Firm, P.C. I and my attorneys aid clients in thinking through the emotional strife to make intelligent and strategic decisions to best protect and provide for themselves and their loved ones in the wake of divorce.
28 years, 1,000 cases
- Family: 20%
We only do family law. We have five attorneys, five paralegals and five legal assistants devoted totally to providing the highest level of legal services at the lowest possible price. The Manely Firm, P.C. is devoted to bridging the gap between families and justice.
28 years, 2,000 cases
- Child support: 10%
I have successfully argued for child support payments above state guidelines, demonstrating special needs when appropriate. I've negotiated and recovered child support from top professional athletes, entertainers, lawyers, doctors and business executives both in Georgia and abroad.
28 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
German, English
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1989 | 03/25/2017 |
| Legal answers | 2 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| SOAR Award for Leadership in Public Interest Law | Georgia State University College of Law Student Public Interest Law Association | 2014 |
| Law Day Keynote Speaker | Georgia State College of Law | 2013 |
| Mary Beth Tinker | American University | 2004 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CEO | The Manely Firm, P.C. | 1989 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
| International Society of Family Law | Member | 2009 - Present |
| Cobb County Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
| State Bar of Georgia | Member | 1989 - Present |
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| McDermott v. McDermott,011CV199099) | Won Unanimously | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chafin v Chafin, 133 S.Ct.1017 - 2013 | Won 9 - 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camacho v. Camacho | Won Custody in Cobb Superior Court; Won at trial level in Costa Rica; Won on Appeal to Costa Rica Supreme Court; Lost at Costa Rican Human Rights Court; Pending Appeal at the Human Rights Court of The Americas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University College of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
| Georgia State University | Philosophy | BA - Bachelor of Arts | N/A |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 51st Annual Conference of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts | Increasing Access to Justice: The Manely Firm, P.C.s Justice Cafe | 2014 |
| State Bar of Georgia Tropical Seminar | International Child Custody Cases Under the Hague Treaty on Child Abduction | 2013 |
| Law Week 2013 | From Humble Beginnings: The Legal Profession, GSU College of Law and Michael Manely | 2013 |
| Cobb County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section | Winning at The Supreme Court of the United States | 2013 |
| State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section | International Family law | 2011 |
Reviews
(9) 3.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(13)
Michael Lonati, Car accident Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Have known this attorney for years now and he truly cares about his clients in helping them with all their family matters.
Jennifer McCall, Family Attorney
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. I work for Mr. Manely. He is a wonderful mentor and an incredible lawyer. It is quite amazing to see him in court. He is very passionate about family law and there is no one who knows more about family law than he does. Who else has won unanimously before the United Supreme Court on a family law matter? I've worked closely with him on cases. He is very caring and very strategic.
Cost
- Hourly Rates $175-375/hour
- Free consultations 30 minutesSome lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
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Contact
211 Roswell Street
Marietta, GA, 30060
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