$ 175-400 per hour
Michael Eric Manely
About Michael
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
International Law
30%
26 years | 100 cases
Child Custody
20%
37 years | 1,000 cases
Divorce and Separation
20%
37 years | 1,000 cases
Family
20%
37 years | 2,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 36 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Manely Firm the PC
211 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA, 30060
The Manely Firm, P.C.
128 Habersham Street, Savannah, GA, 31401
The Manely Firm PC
148 S Clayton Street, Suite B, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046
The Manely Firm PC
100 Hartsfield Center Pkwy, Suite 501, Atlanta, GA, 30354
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Michael Eric Manely's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 14 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Stephen | July 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Misrepresented a Prosecutor to Me
Mr. Manely represented me against a charge of Obstruction of Police Officer in 2004. He advised me to plead nolo contendere, and accept treatment under the First Offender Act, which I did. As part of my agreement, I asked if my arrest record could be expunged. I was explicit enough to ask, "Will m...
Posted by Dominique | March 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thankful!
Daniele Johnson is awesome. She has been with our family from the beginning to the end and we wanted everyone to know that we are thankful for her service to our family.
Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Avoid at all costs
Shysters. Swindlers of the poor and emotionally destitute. If there were a way to give them ZERO stars, I would. They make all kinds of promises up front, spend your first two installments of $5,000 ($10,000) within the first two weeks, and, when you go to give them your last $5k to continu...
Posted by William | June 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Fabulous, Knowledgeable, and Skilled
I went through a difficult divorce with two children. Mr. Manely not only won me custody of my children, but gave me back my sanity and a sense of relief. They treated me and my case with the up most respect. The staff was were courteous, available to me at anytime and very skilled and respected in...
Posted by Tina | March 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Simply the best!
Mr Manely is everything he claims to be and even more! This gentleman saved me from Hague. He's extremely experienced and dedicated to his profession and his clients. He's very sharp and strategic in his approach dealing with complicated custody/divorce cases such as mine. Above all he is a good man....
Michael Eric Manely's Lawyer Endorsements
"I’ve worked with Attorney Michael Manely for three years. He has been a great resource and educator. His passion for international law is the one we share; I have been fortunate to work closely with Michael on several international family law cases with much success."
"I endorse this lawyer. You will not find anyone who is as well-versed or knowledgeable about international family law than Michael, from start to finish, and a consummate professional."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Manely is a mentor and fantastic teacher. It is incredible to watch him litigate and learn from the best. I would recommend him to anyone looking to resolve their family law issues. He is also well known for international work related to international child abductions."
"Have known this attorney for years now and he truly cares about his clients in helping them with all their family matters."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Michael for many years as a friend and colleague. After 15 years in private practice, I now have the pleasure of working for the Manely Firm, Michael has a keen sense of what matters and what does not matter in Family Law. He has successfully built a practice with five locations throughout Atlanta and Savannah by tirelessly working to achieve results that work for families not to score points as an attorney. He thinks outside the box and takes seriously his role as an attorney seeking justice for families. I highly recommend Michael."
"Without reservation, I endorse Michael. I have the distinct pleasure of receiving guidance from Michael, whose knowledge of family law is exceptional. He is a genuinely kind and caring person who works intelligently, strategically, and tirelessly to pursue the best possible outcome for his clients."
"I've had the pleasure of being mentored by Michael. Working closely with him, I've seen first hand his true passion for the field of Family Law. With 24 years of experience, I am of the belief that you cannot find a better attorney in the Atlanta metro area to advocate on your behalf. He works closely with his client's to fully understand their wants and needs, and is able to effectively communicate those concerns to the court. I fully endorse Michael Manely."
"It is not everyday that an attorney gets to work with and be mentored by a U.S. Supreme Court winner. Watching Michael in action is like watching life being pumped into family law. His approach to cases is calculated and honest which distinguishes him from the many attorneys practicing in this area. He is great at his craft and has mastered the art of lawyering! I highly recommend Michael to handle any and all domestic and INTERNATIONAL family law matters."
"I have the distinct privilege of being mentored by Michael. I have seen first hand Michael's prowess in the courtroom and what truly sets Michael apart is his ability to absorb his client's case and translate the client's needs into something easily understood by the court. He understands the intricacies of family law at a level that very few do."
"I am proud to endorse Michael. He provides strategic, thoughtful representation to his clients while also striving to maintain a price point that remains affordable to most people. I feel fortunate to have the pleasure of working with him. His many years of experience provide him with a unique incite into the practice of family law and I am continually impressed by his calculated moves, both in setting a case up, during negotiations, and in the court room. His work on Chafin v. Chafin, which resulted in a unanimous United States Supreme Court victory, is simply one example of the extraordinary legal work that he does."
"Michael is a caring and compassionate family law attorney. He structures his office and practice to accommodate clients in crisis. He is well known not only here in Cobb County, GA, but across the US and the World for his expertise in international custody disputes. Having such a highly respected attorney handle your family law and custody situation is extremely helpful. You are in excellent and very caring hands with attorney Michael Manely."
"Michael brings a level of international knowledge and expertise of not only the law but of many other subjects that gives an invaluable benefit to his clients. His professional integrity and pursuit of justice are unmatched. I certainly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has a great expertise in international family law issues, including recovering children from other countries."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is THE go-to person for custody disputes with international implications. In fact, he recently argued just such a case before the United States Supreme Court. Very few attorneys can claim such an honor, especially in the field of family law."
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2014
SOAR Award for Leadership in Public Interest Law, Georgia State University College of Law Student Public Interest Law Association
2013
Law Day Keynote Speaker, Georgia State College of Law
2004
Mary Beth Tinker, American University
Work Experience
1989 - Present
CEO, The Manely Firm, P.C.
Associations
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
International Society of Family LawMember
2000 - Present
Cobb County Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
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
Education
N/A
Georgia State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Georgia State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
51st Annual Conference of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Increasing Access to Justice: The Manely Firm, P.C.s Justice Cafe
2013
State Bar of Georgia Tropical Seminar
International Child Custody Cases Under the Hague Treaty on Child Abduction
2013
2013
Cobb County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
Winning at The Supreme Court of the United States
2011
State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section
International Family law
Languages
German
English
Activity
Legal Answers