Joseph J. Manna

Over his 20 year career, Joseph J. Manna has distinguished himself as a tenacious trial attorney who aggressively pursues the best possible results for his clients.Mr. Manna’s reputation as an effective litigator has led many prominent individuals, including federal and state court judges, to retain him as their lawyer. He has handled numerous high-profile cases and represented a wide spectrum of individuals and organizations, including other lawyers, doctors, certified public accountants, police officers, victims of catastrophic injuries, and some of the largest construction companies in the world.Mr. Manna’s clients are assured by his extensive trial experience, which includes arguing cases before the Court of Appeals, New York State’s highest appellate court, as well as New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, 4th Department. He has represented clients across New York State, including in New York City, Buffalo, Albany, and Syracuse as well as in Ohio and California.The scope of Mr. Manna’s practice is unique. He focuses on both representing victims of serious personal injuries, including medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and construction worker injury cases, and on business litigation, primarily involving construction disputes.Medical MalpracticeJoe represents individuals who have suffered an injury or a worsened health situation as the result of medical malpractice or nursing home abuse. He brings unique insight and perspective to enhance the fight for his clients due to his previous experience litigating on the defense side of medical malpractice matters. Joe applies his legal skill, tenacious approach, and significant experience as a trial attorney to achieve justice and results for his clients. He represents victims of all forms of medical malpractice, including:Birth InjuryCancer Diagnosis ErrorDefective Medical DeviceEmergency Room ErrorMedication ErrorNurse ErrorNursing Home NeglectSurgery ErrorRecent Medical Malpractice PublicationsJoe Manna stays on the cutting edge of developments in the law. As a resource for clients and the community at large; Joe frequently writes articles that provide helpful tips, important warnings, alerts on changes to the law, and other useful information. The following are links to some of Joe’s most recent articles.Proposed Law Would Give Patients Option for Video Recording of Medical ProceduresCataract Surgery Medical ErrorsExpert Witnesses and Your Medical Malpractice CaseCommercial LitigationJoe has extensive experience in matters involving breach of contract disputes, commercial leases, construction contracts and claims, joint venture agreements, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, shareholder agreements and disputes as well as buy/sell and supply contracts. The following is a sample of cases handled by Mr. Manna:Obtained jury verdict of $1.64 million against the Town of Clarence for its de facto taking of a resident's land;Invalidated a $25 million real estate purchase and sale agreement, and obtained a $500,000 deposit refund for his client;Obtaining judgments of over $3.5 million for a joint venture between two of the world's largest construction companies;Securing a $3 million settlement against a surety on behalf of an international bridge and tunnel contractor;Representing a Florida based company in a joint venture dispute involving a $19 million construction contract to supply and install goods in Russia;Successfully defending a well-known Los Angeles based entertainment company in a $14 million international licensing dispute;Gaining possession of commercial property valued at over $1 million for a shareholder in a corporate dissolution proceeding;Obtaining summary judgment for a large specialty contractor in a labor law dispute in which the plaintiff sought more than $10 million;Obtaining a $500,00 settlement against a local municipality for a utility contractor;Securing a $240,000 settlement for a local general contractor against a condominium association;and Successfully representing the manufacturer of a well-known line of sports supplements and nutritional aids in a claim alleging trademark and copyright infringement.Practice AreasAccidents and Personal InjuryMedical MalpracticeBusiness LitigationConstruction LitigationBirth InjuryCancerDiagnosis ErrorEmergency Room ErrorMedical DevicesMedication ErrorMesothelioma and AsbestosNursing Home NeglectNurse ErrorSurgery ErrorIn The NewsMr. Manna handles many high-profile cases that draw media attention. Click on any of the descriptions below to view articles Mr. Manna or that feature comments from him.Mr. Manna commences a bid protest dispute for an aggrieved contractor, as reported by The Buffalo NewsBusiness First and Buffalo Law Journal feature Mr. Manna in an article on business divorceNBC affiliate WGRZ-TV interviews Mr. Manna regarding his representation of three doctors suing D’YouvilleCollege for false and deceptive business practicesCourthouse News Service reports on Mr. Manna’s representation of three doctors against D’Youville Collegefor false and deceptive business

Over his 20 year career, Joseph J. Manna has distinguished himself as a tenacious trial attorney who aggressively pursues the best possible results for his clients.Mr. Manna’s reputation as an effective litigator has led many prominent individuals, including federal and state court judges, to retain him as their lawyer. He has handled numerous high-profile cases and represented a wide spectrum of individuals and organizations, including other lawyers, doctors, certified public accountants, police officers, victims of catastrophic injuries, and some of the largest construction companies in the world.Mr. Manna’s clients are assured by his extensive trial experience, which includes arguing cases before the Court of Appeals, New York State’s highest appellate court, as well as New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, 4th Department. He has represented clients across New York State, including in New York City, Buffalo, Albany, and Syracuse as well as in Ohio and California.The scope of Mr. Manna’s practice is unique. He focuses on both representing victims of serious personal injuries, including medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and construction worker injury cases, and on business litigation, primarily involving construction disputes.Medical MalpracticeJoe represents individuals who have suffered an injury or a worsened health situation as the result of medical malpractice or nursing home abuse. He brings unique insight and perspective to enhance the fight for his clients due to his previous experience litigating on the defense side of medical malpractice matters. Joe applies his legal skill, tenacious approach, and significant experience as a trial attorney to achieve justice and results for his clients. He represents victims of all forms of medical malpractice, including:Birth InjuryCancer Diagnosis ErrorDefective Medical DeviceEmergency Room ErrorMedication ErrorNurse ErrorNursing Home NeglectSurgery ErrorRecent Medical Malpractice PublicationsJoe Manna stays on the cutting edge of developments in the law. As a resource for clients and the community at large; Joe frequently writes articles that provide helpful tips, important warnings, alerts on changes to the law, and other useful information. The following are links to some of Joe’s most recent articles.Proposed Law Would Give Patients Option for Video Recording of Medical ProceduresCataract Surgery Medical ErrorsExpert Witnesses and Your Medical Malpractice CaseCommercial LitigationJoe has extensive experience in matters involving breach of contract disputes, commercial leases, construction contracts and claims, joint venture agreements, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, shareholder agreements and disputes as well as buy/sell and supply contracts. The following is a sample of cases handled by Mr. Manna:Obtained jury verdict of $1.64 million against the Town of Clarence for its de facto taking of a resident's land;Invalidated a $25 million real estate purchase and sale agreement, and obtained a $500,000 deposit refund for his client;Obtaining judgments of over $3.5 million for a joint venture between two of the world's largest construction companies;Securing a $3 million settlement against a surety on behalf of an international bridge and tunnel contractor;Representing a Florida based company in a joint venture dispute involving a $19 million construction contract to supply and install goods in Russia;Successfully defending a well-known Los Angeles based entertainment company in a $14 million international licensing dispute;Gaining possession of commercial property valued at over $1 million for a shareholder in a corporate dissolution proceeding;Obtaining summary judgment for a large specialty contractor in a labor law dispute in which the plaintiff sought more than $10 million;Obtaining a $500,00 settlement against a local municipality for a utility contractor;Securing a $240,000 settlement for a local general contractor against a condominium association;and Successfully representing the manufacturer of a well-known line of sports supplements and nutritional aids in a claim alleging trademark and copyright infringement.Practice AreasAccidents and Personal InjuryMedical MalpracticeBusiness LitigationConstruction LitigationBirth InjuryCancerDiagnosis ErrorEmergency Room ErrorMedical DevicesMedication ErrorMesothelioma and AsbestosNursing Home NeglectNurse ErrorSurgery ErrorIn The NewsMr. Manna handles many high-profile cases that draw media attention. Click on any of the descriptions below to view articles Mr. Manna or that feature comments from him.Mr. Manna commences a bid protest dispute for an aggrieved contractor, as reported by The Buffalo NewsBusiness First and Buffalo Law Journal feature Mr. Manna in an article on business divorceNBC affiliate WGRZ-TV interviews Mr. Manna regarding his representation of three doctors suing D’YouvilleCollege for false and deceptive business practicesCourthouse News Service reports on Mr. Manna’s representation of three doctors against D’Youville Collegefor false and deceptive business

Over his 20 year career, Joseph J. Manna has distinguished himself as a tenacious trial attorney who aggressively pursues the best possible results for his clients.

Mr. Manna’s reputation as an effective litigator has led many prominent individuals, including federal and state court judges, to retain him as their lawyer. He has handled numerous high-profile cases and represented a wide spectrum of individuals and organizations, including other lawyers, doctors, certified public accountants, police officers, victims of catastrophic injuries, and some of the largest construction companies in the world.

Mr. Manna’s clients are assured by his extensive trial experience, which includes arguing cases before the Court of Appeals, New York State’s highest appellate court, as well as New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, 4th Department. He has represented clients across New York State, including in New York City, Buffalo, Albany, and Syracuse as well as in Ohio and California.

The scope of Mr. Manna’s practice is unique. He focuses on both representing victims of serious personal injuries, including medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and construction worker injury cases, and on business litigation, primarily involving construction disputes.

Medical MalpracticeJoe represents individuals who have suffered an injury or a worsened health situation as the result of medical malpractice or nursing home abuse. He brings unique insight and perspective to enhance the fight for his clients due to his previous experience litigating on the defense side of medical malpractice matters. Joe applies his legal skill, tenacious approach, and significant experience as a trial attorney to achieve justice and results for his clients. He represents victims of all forms of medical malpractice, including:

Recent Medical Malpractice Publications

Joe Manna stays on the cutting edge of developments in the law. As a resource for clients and the community at large; Joe frequently writes articles that provide helpful tips, important warnings, alerts on changes to the law, and other useful information. The following are links to some of Joe’s most recent articles.

Commercial Litigation

Joe has extensive experience in matters involving breach of contract disputes, commercial leases, construction contracts and claims, joint venture agreements, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, shareholder agreements and disputes as well as buy/sell and supply contracts. The following is a sample of cases handled by Mr. Manna:

Practice Areas

In The News

Mr. Manna handles many high-profile cases that draw media attention. Click on any of the descriptions below to view articles Mr. Manna or that feature comments from him.