Overview

McManis Faulkner is a Silicon Valley trial firm, providing a full range of services representing both corporations and individuals through trial and appeal. The firm handles a wide range of litigation, including business, civil rights, class actions, construction, criminal, employment (management), environmental, family, general civil, insurance, intellectual property, personal injury, probate, professional negligence and real estate.

With experienced, well-trained trial lawyers and staff and more than 50 years in the region, McManis Faulkner knows the Bay Area courts and judiciary well, providing value and service at the highest levels.

Whether the case is a complex civil matter, a bitter divorce or a high stakes criminal prosecution, clients have an advantage when represented by McManis Faulkner. There are few California firms that have the breadth of experience the firm brings. For more information, please visit our website at www.mcmanislaw.com
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Practice Areas:
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
4

Rankings

Regional

San Jose

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1
San Jose
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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1
San Jose
Commercial Litigation
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1
San Jose
Litigation - First Amendment
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1
San Jose
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
San Jose
Litigation - Real Estate
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2
San Jose
Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Rankings

Regional

San Jose

Tier
1
San Jose
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier
1
San Jose
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
San Jose
Litigation - First Amendment
Tier
1
San Jose
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
1
San Jose
Litigation - Real Estate
Tier
2
San Jose
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
3
San Jose
Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Practice Areas

McManis Faulkner has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 7 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Family Law
  • Litigation - First Amendment
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Municipal
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

McManis Faulkner proudly has 4 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

San Jose, CA
50 West San Fernando Street, 10th Floor
San Jose, CA 95113
United States
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