McManis Faulkner Earns First-Tier Ranking in San Jose from U.S. News – Best Lawyers
McManis Faulkner, a leading Northern California trial firm, has been named a “Metropolitan First-Tier Rankings” law firm in San Jose by the U.S. News Media Group andBest Lawyers®. The firm was selected in the categories of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White Collar–Governmental Investigations, Criminal Defense: While Collar–Litigation, Litigation–Eminent Domain & Condemnation, Litigation–First Amendment, Litigation–Intellectual Property, Litigation–Municipal and Litigation–Real Estate.
“For our firm to be recognized as top tier in so many of our practice areas is a testament to our team of attorneys. As a trial firm, we approach each matter as if it may head to court, and we represent our clients with quality service, creativity and value that work toward their best interests,” said James McManis, head of the firm.
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