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Thomas Joel Manning

2.0
Rating: 4.9

Licensed for 33 years

Family Lawyer at Dayton, OH
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

P.O. Box 751484, Dayton, OH

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010
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About Thomas

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 55%

33 years | 1,000 cases

55%
Criminal Defense 25%

33 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Personal Injury 20%

33 years | 750 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 32 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1993

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2010

Licensed in Ohio for 33 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1992

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2009

Location

Manning Law Firm, LLC

P.O. Box 751484, Dayton, OH, 45475

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Thomas Joel Manning's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Waste of money

I hired Tom for civil matter against a neighbor and very invasive cameras. Tom wrote an agreement both parties signed. We found out soon after it was an expensive worthless piece of paper. $2500. When we revisited the issue of the neighbors cameras and his non compliance to the agreement. We found... out the case Was closed without prejudice. I called Tom 2 years later to readdress the case and maybe a contempt. He got rude with me on the phone. We did end up talking with Tom about addressing the neighbor and noncompliance. Tom was horrible on returning calls,emails or text. He strung us out for about 10 days and never gave us a yes or no on taking our case. Extremely unprofessional. Then we find out that he really doesn't do civil. And he was disciplined by Ohio bar. Lost his license for 2 years. I think the Lincoln lawyer review is an obvious fake or plant for Tom Manning.

Posted by Darryl Thomas | August 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

The Real Lincoln Lawyer

I had the honor to meet Tom eight years ago. I'm forever thankful that I have him as my legal representation. He has assisted me in small matters that other big name lawyers, such Vanoy and Gil Switala, we're unwilling to do. His background and expertise is profound. He also has an excellent reputati...on among the judges in the Miami Valley area. He is very efficient in providing appropriate costing legal representation and has assisted my whole entire family with all types of issues, even the small claims court and traffic offenses. For Tom, to not have a phone tree of paralegals and secretaries to decide if he wants to take your call, He has remained throughout the years to be productive, efficient, and not "too big" for his loyal and long lasting clients. I don't know what the other reviews are even talking about, however, while I was deployed Tom handled matters while I was fighting for this country and assisted my wife. I'm honored to have him as my lawyer, and privileged to serve a country with Thomas Manning, ESQ practicing law. Tom Manning is my "Lincoln Lawyer", however he is better than a Lincoln Lawyer. Thank you Tom for nine years of representation, sir!!!

Posted by Renee | July 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Never again

I hired Tom Manning to represent me in family court. He did very little to help. He had another lawyer that had no knowledge of my case show up in his place the day of court. Nothing went the way it should until I fired him and hired a lawyer that went in and cleaned house. I would never recommen...d Manning.

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

POOR Responsiveness

Since he does not have his business address, I cannot confirm this is the same attorney; however, if your Thomas Manning uses a PO Box as his address --- this is likely him. This guy PAINFULLY slow to do anything. His knowledge in the field of DIVORCE is sub-par...when told to leave things conditions... out of a dissolution agreement...he disregards the clients wishes and enters the information ... causing delays and rework at the clients expense. I would NOT recommend this using this attorney for a dissolution let alone a divorce.

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Experience

Rating:  4.9 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010.

Suspension issued in IL, 2010

updated on 03/15/2010

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Placed On Probation issued in OH, 2009

updated on 11/24/2011

Probation means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Suspension For Term issued in OH, 2008

updated on 11/24/2011

Suspended for term means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension followed by probation issued in IL, 2007

updated on 04/16/2013

This type of suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice the State monitors the his or her activities for a period of time.

Suspension For Term issued in OH, 2006

updated on 11/24/2011

Suspended for term means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

1992

Superior Achievement- International Business Transcations, American Jurisprudence Award

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Manning Law Firm, LLC

1993 - 1996

Associate, Brannon & Associates

1992 - 1993

Staff Attorney, Montgomery County, Ohio

Associations

1989 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta

Member

Education

1992

University of Dayton

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Rochester

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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