John Wesley Manuel

John Wesley Manuel

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Panama City, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Insurance

PO Box 1470, Panama City, FL

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 90%

I have always limited my practice to matters involving personal injury and wrongful death caused by negligence. A large percentage of my practice involves motor vehicle collision cases of all types.

38 years | 1,500 cases

90%
Insurance 10%

I handle cases in which insurance companies breach their contracts with insurance customers. These cases involve primarily auto insurance, health insurance, life insurance and homeowners insurance.

38 years | 250 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 37 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1988

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 38 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1987

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John Wesley Manuel

PO Box 1470, Panama City, FL, 324021470

Manuel & Thompson, P.A.

Panama City, FL, 32402

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John Wesley Manuel's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Molly | October 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Great experienced lawyer

Met all of my expectations. Great attention to detail. Was able to achieve the results I was looking for. I would not hesitate to hire again.

Posted by Lynne | October 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Great attorney!

Mr Manuel handled my case very professionally from start to finish. He and his staff were a pleasure to work with during a difficult time. I highly recommend him and would hire him again if I ever needed representation.

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John Wesley Manuel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Massey

Unknown lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tracy Cary

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is board certified, very ethical and competent and takes great care of his clients."

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Robert Heath

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jay for many years and he is one of the best lawyers in Northwest Florida. He has a long record of great results for his clients and his reputation is beyond reproach."

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Henry Graham

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have had the opportunity to see Mr. Manuel represent his clients in trial, and no client could have a more dedicated, talented advocate. He is not only technically superb but his compassion for and loyalty to his clients is evident in everything he does. I enthusiastically endorse Mr. Manuel."

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James Messer

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work without reservation. He is one of the finest trial lawyers I know. Anyone needing a personal injury lawyer would be well-served by seeking his counsel."

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Steven Heintz

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jay is the kind of lawyer that other lawyers call for advice."

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David Templer

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Being associated with Jay on a professional level is a sincere privilege. Widely recognized across the entirety of the State of Florida as a dedicated and smart advocate Jay has managed to earn the true respect of his colleagues even as far south as Miami."

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Jason Lazarus

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jay is an excellent lawyer who enjoys an outstanding professional reputation across the state. He is a caring advocate for his clients and obtains outstanding results. I highly recommend Jay."

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Richard Johnson

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jay is one of the small number of excellent practitioners ibn his area on the side of the little guy and the little gal. His scholarship and experience are shown in his board certification. His professionalism is showm in the esteem of his peers."

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Nathan Carter

Litigation lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jay professionally for years. He is one of the top lawyers in the State. He enjoys an excellent reputation as an ethical and top-flight lawyer."

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W. Harrell

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jay Manuel is a highly capable and exceptional personal injury attorney. He has a strong command of personal injury law which he is able to use to his client's advantage. I would highly recommend Jay."

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Donald Hinkle

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jay is terrific."

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Paul Pritchard

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a skilled advocate, who unselfishly gives his time and energy to help others--both his clients, and other lawyers. John has a reputation for excellent ethics and work product, and I do not hesitate to endorse his work."

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Jonathan Groff

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John's experience; skill and legal knowledge has been an invaluable help to me and other attorneys I know of. I highly recomend him."

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Diana Santa Maria

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jay Manuel without hesitation. Jay and his law firm are top notch attorneys. Jay along with his partners and staff epitomize excellence, professionalism and class. I have had the great pleasure of spending time in Jay's offices in Panama City. The staff is kind and courteous; the law office building itself stands out among all others on its block for its class and prestige; the work they do in that office exemplifies high standards of work ethic, integrity and compassion for their clients and the legal community at large. The legal community and Panama City is better for their presence in the Northern Florida area."

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Elizabeth Herd

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John, better known to us in the legal community as Jay, is a very competent, kowledgeable and well prepared advocate for all of his clients. He is a leader in his community and an advocate for victims. We are lucky to have Jay who is always willing to brainstorm legal issues."

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Richard Kolodinsky

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. John is an aggressive advocate of his client's interests. He remains current on the law and enjoys the respect and admiration of his peers. I reccomend him to anyone needing help with a personal injury or insurance matter"

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David Carter

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Other

"I endorse Jay Manuel without hesitation. Over the years, Jay has been extremely helpful to me, offering assistance in cases throughout the state of Florida. He is smart, dedicated and does great work on behalf of his clients."

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Dennis Diecidue

Car accident lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jay Manuel is one of those first-class personal injury attorneys who does an outstanding job of advancing his clients' interests at great sacrifice to himself. He is a special asset to his collegues in the legal community, as well, sharing his knowledge and experience to advance the cause of justice.I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Jeffrey Byrd

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jay is a top notch attorney in the personal injury field. He is one of a few attorneys who actually knows how to fight for a client in Court, if necessary. He is sharp, aggressive, and very talented! I would highly recommend him."

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David Burns

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Robert Heath

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Henry Graham

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark Steinberg

Personal injury lawyer

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Donald Hinkle

Personal injury lawyer

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Steven Heintz

Personal injury lawyer

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Don McKeever

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Moletteire

Personal injury lawyer

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Jason Lazarus

Elder law lawyer

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Diana Santa Maria

Personal injury lawyer

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Stephen Barnes

Personal injury lawyer

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Kirk Wagar

Insurance lawyer

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Bradley Sinclair

Personal injury lawyer

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W. Harrell

Car accident lawyer

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David Carter

Personal injury lawyer

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Jonathan Groff

Personal injury lawyer

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James Clark

Personal injury lawyer

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Richard Purtz

Personal injury lawyer

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Blane McCarthy

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James Messer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

2009 Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Named a Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Shareholder, Manuel & Thompson, P.A.

Associations

2004 - Present

14th Judicial Circuit Senior Judge Review Committee

Member

1995 - Present

St. Andrews Bay American Inn of Court

Past President

1986 - Present

Florida Justice Association

1986 - Present

Alabama Association for Justice

1986 - Present

American Association for Justice

Education

1986

The Florida State University College of Law

law

1984

Florida State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1982

Chipola College

AA

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