Mark B. McManus Sr.

Mark B. McManus Sr.

also known as Mark Mcmanus, Mark B. McManus

3.9
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 40 years

Family Lawyer at Brunswick, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury ... +2 more

501 Gloucester Street, Suite 118, Brunswick, GA

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 37%

35 years | 900 cases

37%
Divorce and Separation 25%

35 years | 600 cases

25%
Personal Injury 19%

35 years | 200 cases

19%
Child Custody 13%

35 years | 300 cases

13%
Business 6%

35 years | 150 cases

6%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 40 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1985

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

McManus S.E. GA Law

501 Gloucester Street, Suite 118, Brunswick, GA, 31520

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Mark B. McManus Sr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mikale | April 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Just retire if you’re not for helping anymore

I'm fairly easy going and just want things done, and I even let some things go that I didnt like b/c ultimately, everything isnt worth fighting. However, the moment I asked for clarification to something I misunderstood he acted very unprofessional and dropped my case b/c I corrected him on how I wi...ll not be disrespected. He also implied that I can’t afford to ask questions b/c it’ll cost me. I'm sure he will think otherwise, but Im confident in my review and welcome anything that proves otherwise.

Mark McManus

Replied last May 02, 2023

In 35 years I have handled 1,000's of cases and clients. It is inevitable that you cannot please everyone and will get a few unhappy clients. Those are the one's that always will post a bad review to get back at you. It's a reflection more on them than me. I believe the Constitution gives us certain rights. But I do not believe in the "entitlement" mentality. You pay a lawyer for their knowledge, experience and advice. It does not make sense to argue with them about the law.

Posted by Neah | April 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Awesome custody attorney

Mr. Mcmanus was awesome through the whole process from restraining order to custody of my daughter and the denial of legitimation and the appeal which was also denied. He was always on top of his game and for this I will always be truly grateful.

Posted by Melissa | June 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Unprofessional

Mr. McManus was hired to work my divorce case on January 02, 2018 by January 12, 2018, just 10 days later I realize he was not a good fit for me. During our third phone conversation Mr. Mcmanus criticized and questioned my son's school and asked me "are you even educated?". Be mindful of profession...alism and character before hiring!

Mark McManus

Replied last June 13, 2018

It is true that I was not a "good fit" for Ms. Griffin. She was adamant about keeping her children in a private school in another County 45 minutes away. I mentioned better public schools closer to her home for enrollment after the divorce. The school she was offended about is ranked #94 out of 116 private K-12 schools in GA (lowest 8%). Sometimes the realities of divorce and life thereafter, and an outsiders view of a child’s school, simply do not match the person’s own ideas or perceptions. When you hire a lawyer, listen to their advice, formed by years of experience and education.

Posted by Jeff | July 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I have been using Mark for 18 years!

Mark has given me excellent advice and counsel over the last 18 years for business as well as personal. He's the best divorce attorney around. He was instrumental in my custody "battle" and made sure that I was given custody, which was the right thing to do! Mark will never fill your head with dreams... that won't come true but will tell you realistically what your potential outcome should be. He will leave no stone unturned and will fight on your behalf! he is honest and very dependable. I wouldn't recommend anyone else!

Posted by Carolyn | July 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Lawyer in Town

Mark did an excellent job representing my son's custody case. Although we are waiting on the judges final decision we could not have asked for better representation! I would recommend him to friends, family and anyone who needs a great lawyer!

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Award for Academic Excellence, American Jurisprudence

1976

Dean's List, University of Georgia

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Lawyer, McManus SE GA Law

2014 - 2016

Lawyer, Weiss-Friedman McManus Law, LLC

2010 - 2014

Lawyer, Rainwater & Gibbs, LLP

2008 - 2010

Lawyer, Barnes & Nesmith, LLP

1994 - 2008

Lawyer, Mark McManus & Associates

1990 - 1994

Lawyer, Deming, Parker, Hoffman, Campbell & Daly

1978 - 1990

Systems Designer/Staff Manager, BellSouth Corp.

Associations

2014 - Present

Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce

Member

2002 - Present

Georgia Family Lawyers

Member

1985 - Present

Georgia Bar Assocaition

Member

2002 - 2008

Lawyers Club of Atlanta

Member

1986 - 2008

North Fulton Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Filson v. Filson

Supreme Court ruled in our favor

Filson v. Filson

Supreme Court ruled in our favor

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Education

1985

Woodrow Wilson College of Law

Juris Doctor

1977

University of Georgia

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2013

Ga Cheerleading Coaches Assoc Spring Conf

Sports Liability

2013

Ga Assoc of Athletic Coaches

Sports Liability

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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