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David James Manley
About David
Biography
Prior to the practice of law, I spent ten years as a management consultant, first with a big six accounting firm, then as an internal consultant with a fortune 100 company. Prior to starting my own law practice, I was a member, and Special Counsel with two prestigious law firms, serving clients across the country. I was named a 2005 and 2007 Texas Rising Star by Texas Monthly Magazine and have been a frequent CLE speaker on employment law and litigation topics. I have represented public and private entities, as well as employees of such entities in both state and federal courts, as well as before arbitrators and administrative agencies at the state and federal level.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
45%
27 years | 100 cases
Government
45%
27 years
Litigation
10%
27 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
35%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Texas for 26 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Coveler & Peeler
820 Gessner, Suite 1710, Houston, TX, 77024
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David James Manley's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Discrimination
Posted by Sarah | January 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
Switched sides when talking to my employer attorney.
Do NOT hire this guy if your employer is discriminating against you. I paid him 5k to represent me. After my payment cleared, he began communicating with me less. He then said in an email, that since I was going to lose, I should work out a separation agreement. Why would I pay this jerk 5k if I ...
David James Manley's Lawyer Endorsements
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William Broemer
Employment and labor lawyer
Victoria Phipps
Employment and labor lawyer
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Employment and labor lawyer
David Barron
Employment and labor lawyer
Judd Millman
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Membership, Lawyers of Distinction
2014
President's Award, CyFair Volunteer Fire Department
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2005
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, Coveler& Peeler
2011 - 2019
General Counsel, Ultimate Employment Services LLC
2009 - 2011
General Counsel, ACMP Enterprises Inc.
2009 - 2019
Managing Partner, David Manley P.C.
2006 - 2009
Special Counsel, Adams & Reese
1998 - 2006
Attorney, Epstein Becker Green Wickliff and Hall P.C.
1991 - 1999
Internal Management Consultant, American General Insurance
Associations
1999 - Present
Houston Lawyers AssociationMember
1999 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
State Bar of TexasAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Bryant v. State of Texas
Received favorable settlement
Tyler v. Autocheck
Settled
Silversand Services v. Earthcare
Successfully defendaned against Plaintiff's motion for injuction and. Filed motion for summary judgment and sanctions, Plaintiff dismissed lawsuit with prejudice
Bestcare Laboratory Services v. Orchard Software
Plaintiff received favorable verdict
Martin v. City of Jersey Village
Settled
Mendoza v. Klein ISD
Settled
Phipps v. Aldine ISD
Settled
Education
1998
South Texas College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of Houston, main campus
M.B.A
1989
University of Houston, main campus
B.B.A
Speaking Engagements
2014
Briefing
Alternative Dispute Resolution
2008
Breakfast Briefing
How to Handle the ADA/FMLA and Workers Compensation Overlap
2005
University of Texas - Real Estate Conference
ADA - Considerations in Lease Drafting
2005
ADP
Employment Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is it legal for my employer to deduct the operating and maintenance costs for a company owned vehicle that I do not drive.
08 Nov 2021
Q&A
What do I do if my employer changed my clock in and clock out time even though I started working as soon as I clocked in.
09 Aug 2020
Q&A
Lunch Break Law for Hourly Employee
07 Aug 2020