Imrana Manzanares has been with Abraham Watkins since December 2009 and serves as the firm's Nurse Attorney. As both a nurse and a lawyer, Mrs. Manzanares not only litigates personal injury claims, but also reviews all of the firm's potential medical malpractice cases. To that end, she has reviewed in excess of 1,500 cases.
As the firm's Nurse Attorney, Mrs. Manzanares is well-versed in the elements that make a medical malpractice allegation viable in light of tort reform instituted in 2003. Once a case is accepted, Mrs. Manzanares is involved in both the pre-litigation and litigation process, seeing a case all the way through trial or settlement.
Mrs. Manzanares earned her Bachelors of Nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in 2002. Passionate about caring for those most ill, she worked in the Texas Medical Center's Intensive Care Units. In 2004, Mrs. Manzanares began attending law school at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. She found she could combine her nursing training with her legal training to assist patients and those most injured as a result of the negligence of another.
Married in 2004, Mrs. Manzanares spends her free time enjoying her two children, ages six and four.
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Languages spoken
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Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner
800 Commerce Street
Houston, TX, 77002-1707
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2007 | 03/07/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Nominated as one of the "10 Best" Attorneys for Texas | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2016 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Attorney | Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Aziz | 2009 - Present |
| Registered Nurse | Houston Methodist | 2003 - 2004 |
| Registered Nurse | CHI St. Luke's Health | 2002 - 2003 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Thurgood Marshall School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
| University of Houston | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2003 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2002 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Lawyers Association | The Differences Between Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Cases | 2018 |
| Houston Lawyers Association | The Differences Between Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Cases | 2018 |
| Healthcare Access Worldwide Inc. | Practicing Medical Malpractice in Texas | 2018 |
| Barristers Brunch Series | The Differences Between Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Cases | 2018 |
| State Bar Office of Minority Affairs 15th Annual Texas Minority Attorney Program | Beyond the Settlement: Advanced Strategies for Litigating Personal Injury Matters | 2017 |
| SABA CLE | Medical Malpractice in Texas | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| October CLE Lunch Series | Practicing Medical Malpractice in Texas | 2016 |
| Nursing School | Medical Malpractice and the Importance of Documentation | 2016 |
| Monthly Meeting | Practicing Medical Malpractice in Texas | 2016 |
| 4th Annual Advanced Diagnostics Hospitals & Clinics Personal Injury CLE Seminar | A Comparison between Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice | 2016 |
| 13th Annual Texas Minority Attorney Program CLE | Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice | 2015 |
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Roy Rolong, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 6, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. She is a great advocate for her clients and very knowledgeable about personal injury law. More importantly, she does a good job of keeping her clients informed on the status of their cases. If you are looking for an attorney who crosses all her "t's" and dots all her "i's" then this the person I recommend.
Angela Nicewonder, Car accident Attorney on Jul 22, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. She is a true professional and an asset to thee legal community. She is both personable and knowledgeable.
Both knowledgeable and personable!
Jolene Trevino, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 27, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Imrana is a true professional. She genuinely loves her job and takes pride in her work and in helping her clients.
Geric Tipsword, Medical malpractice Attorney on Feb 20, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Imrana is a true professional.
Takasha Francis, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Imrana is extremely personable, professional, and knowledgeable! She's a joy to know, and her advice has helped me tremendously on personal injury matters in my office.
Wisam Ghuneim, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 18, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Sonya Heath, Car accident Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Imrana took the time to call and explain things to me before she contacted my client with the results of the case on something I referred her. Excellent attorney!
John Patout, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have had the pleasure of not only knowing Imrana for several years, but also working with her on multiple cases. Her level of insight and depth on each matter is why I will continue to work with her.