James B. "Jim" Manley Jr.
About James B. Manley Jr.
James B. Manley Jr. is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. James B. Manley Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Troutman Pepper Locke LP
Education: Mercer University, J.D., graduated 1996 and University of Georgia, B.A., graduated 1993
Location: Atlanta, GA
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