Commercial Litigation Litigation - Environmental Litigation - Labor and Employment Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
J. William "Will" Manuel
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Will Manuel focuses his practice primarily on commercial and employment litigation. He has handled various disputes for both large and small businesses in both Mississippi and other jurisdictions.
Will's clients include numerous manufacturers and commercial interests as well as various insurance and financial services companies. He has worked to defend these clients in both MDL litigation and individual actions brought in Mississippi. Will also has experience in advising businesses on issues involving age discrimination, sexual harassment and wage/overtime disputes. Will's focus is on active litigation from the initial discovery process through trial.
Overview
Jackson, Mississippi
- English
- University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1994
- Mississippi State University, B.A., graduated 1990
- Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar
- American Board of Trial Advocates - Member
- Capital Area Bar Association - Director
- Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association - Member
Jackson, Mississippi
- English
- Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar
- American Board of Trial Advocates - Member
- Capital Area Bar Association - Director
- Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association - Member
- University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1994
- Mississippi State University, B.A., graduated 1990
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Jackson, MS (2021)
- Litigation - Environmental, Jackson, MS (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Environmental
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Mass Tort Litigation
Special Focus:
- Product Liability
- Toxic Tort
Awards:
- Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, 2011-2013
- Listed in Chambers USA, Litigation: General Commercial, Up and Coming (2007-2008), 2007-2013
- Listed in Benchmark Litigation
News & Media
Insights
Case History
Cases
- Other Court Admissions
- United States Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
- United States District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
- United States District Court, Southern District of Mississippi
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