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At Manos Schenk, PL, our clients consider us friends and trusted advisors. Our reputation for individualized service and relentless determination has resulted in strong and lasting relationships with our clients.
Manos Schenk was founded on an unwavering dedication to excellence with four essential goals in mind:
Superior Legal Representation - attorneys at Manos Schenk are known as straight shooters with sound arguments and advice, excellent academic credentials and an impressive track record.
Individualize Client Service - We handle each client as though they are the only client. We treat each client as though they are family and our philosophy is that family comes first.
Effective and Efficient Legal Strategies - Our attorneys explore all creative solutions, whether the case is before a judge or jury, or the victory is in obtaining a favorable result through other creative means.
Successful Outcomes - We are fierce competitors who never lose sight of the goal line or the scoreboard.
Our firm combines the best of both worlds -- we offer the skill and prestige of big law firm experience with the cost-effective and personalized services of a smaller law firm. Our founding attorney, Tom Manos, honed his legal skills by over 32 years of experience handling cases a large national and international Florida-based firms and has represented clients ranging from large multi-national companies to emerging businesses. Our law firm provides a broad spectrum of services, including commercial litigation, entertainment law, appeals, insurance disputes, cnstruction cases, Employment law (Employers), Real Estate, Immigration, and representation for serious personal injury cases. We look forward to speaking with you about your case. Please call for a free consultation:
We offer the skill and prestige of a big firm with the attention and lower cost of a smaller firm
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Litigation
50%
43 years | 1,000 cases
Entertainment
25%
43 years | 100 cases
Employment and Labor
10%
43 years | 100 cases
Appeals
5%
43 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Credit Card
Awards
2010
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 26 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Manos Schenk, PL
(305) 341-3102
Fax
Brickell Bay Tower, 950 Brickell Bay Drive, Suite 2800, Miami, FL, 33131
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Online Presence
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Posted by Jorge Ferragut | July 06, 2010 | Debt Collection
Tom Manos has recovered numerous payments on my behalf
Tom Manos has been my lawyer for several years now. In the last year alone, he has recovered three payments owed to me. In two of the situations, Tom recovered payments owed to me by production companies in the entertainment industry after I had filmed commercials for them. Tom was quickly able...
Tom John Manos's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Tom Manos on a couple of projects and have become a better lawyer and businessman for doing so. Tom has a great approach to legal problem solving, and genuinely cares about his clients' interests. What really sets Tom apart is his strategic planning. He recognizes and embraces the tactical side of practicing law, and devotes significant energy to making sure his plans and approaches are the ones best suited for obtaining positive outcomes for his clients. In sum, Tom Manos is a highly effective lawyer and I endorse him fully."
"I have seen first hand Tom's ability to handle all types of litigation matters and he is extremely aggressive, intelligent and creative. I absolutely endorse Tom and his legal abilities."
"I had the pleasure of working with Tom on a matter that involved real estate, commercial litigation and forfeiture issues. I found Tom to be highly skilled and well versed in these areas. He was always well prepared, diligent and highly effective in his approach. I would highly recommend Tom to anyone considering hiring an attorney in one of these areas or to an attorney considering referring Tom a case in one of these areas."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Tom for a very long time. He is very creative and very assertive, always has been, and always will be."
"Tom Manos is an excellent lawyer who amazes me by how aggressive he is as a litigator and how personable he is as a legal mentor and friend. Tom has the business acumen, tenacity and a strong moral compass that make him a rare jewel to the legal profession."
"Tom Manos is one of the most professional attorneys I have ever worked for. He is kind, compassionate, trustworthy, and reliable; truly an attorney you can trust and depend on. He is highly ethical and competent. He gets results. If you are looking for an attorney to obtain justice for you, he is your guy."
"Tom used to work in my law firm and I am familiar with his intelligence and effective work. Tom cares about his clients and does a very good job resolving matters effectively and efficiently."
"Tom is a conscientious lawyer with strong litigation skills who fights hard and effectively for his clients."
"Tom Manos is a smart, dedicated lawyer with excellent academic credentials and a sharp writing style. He cares about his clients and is willing to go that extra step to try to get the best possible result. I endorse him wholeheartedly."
Maximilian Schenk
Immigration lawyer
Michael Cotzen
Litigation lawyer
Michael Merino
Real estate lawyer
Robert Becerra
Business lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Top 100 Verdicts, Verdict Search
1999
Order of the Coif, The Order of the Coif
1998
Law Review, University of Miami School of Law
1997
CALI - Legal Research and Writing Award II, Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction
1996
CALI - Legal Research and Writing Award 1, Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction
1996
Phi Delta Phi, Interntational Legal Fraternity
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Shareholder, Manos, Alwine, P.L.
2006 - 2009
Attorney, Kluger, Peretz, Kaplan & Berlin, PL
2004 - 2006
Attorney, Burlington, Weil, Schwiep, Kaplan & Blonsky, P.A.
2002 - 2004
Attorney, Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton
1999 - 2002
Attorney, Thornton Davis & Fein, P.A.
1998 - 1999
Legal Intern, Hon. William Hoeveler of the Southern District of Florida
Associations
2007 - Present
Supreme Court Historical SocietyMember
1999 - Present
Dade County Bar Assn.Member
1999 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Florida Bar Arts and Entertainment SectionMember
1999 - Present
Cuban American Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Florida Bar, Business Law SectionMember
1996 - Present
Phi Delta Phi legal fraternityMember
1996 - Present
Order of the CoifMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Vasquez-Estrella vs. Camperos Case No: 11-035080 Miami-Dade Circuit Court
Dismissal in favor of Defendant. Saved the client from $60 million claim.
Gibralter Bank, F.S.B. vs. Avior Technologies
Verdict for Plaintiff = $5,414,619.00
Zamora vs. Montealegre
Verdict for Plaintiff - $37.2 Million
Education
1999
University of Miami School of Law
Juris Doctor - Magna Cum Laude
1993
Barry University
Bachelor of Arts Summa Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
2000
This Week in South Florida
The Elian Gonzalez incident
2000
This Week in South Florida
The Cuban Embargo (debate between Tom J. Manos, Esq. and Miami Herald columnist Max Castro)
2000
This Week in South Florida
Federal Funding for Faith-Based Initiatives (Debate between Tom Manos, Esq. and Max Castro Miami Herald columnist)
2000
Television appearance on Channel 10 "The Putney Perspective"
The Nursing Home Crisis
2000
Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Removal From Federal Court
Publications
2001
Florida Bar Journal
Florida's Nursing Home Reform and its Anticipated Effect on Litigation
2000
TDF Publication
Requirement of "Unanimity" Among Defendants in Removing a Case to Federal Court, and Conflicts in the Interpreting Case Law
2000
The Miami Herald
Open Letter to Cuban-Americans from an Anglo-American Born and Raised in South Florida (full page article thanking Cuban Americans for their contributions and enhancements to South Florida Culture)
1998
University of Miami Law Review
Take Half an Aspirin and Call Your HMO in the Morning - Medical Malpractice in managed Care: Are HMO's Practicing Medicine Without a License?
1998
TDF Publication
The Golden Years - Defending Nursing Homes From Abuse
1998
University of Miami School of Law Seminar
That's Law-Biz!? - Abusive Practices by Some Entertainment Lawyers that have Resulted in Bad Reviews for the Whole Profession.
Languages
English
Spanish