"When your or your familys welfare is at stake, you want an attorney with a reputation for winning. The worst settlement you can make is to settle for an attorney without a winning track record."
Michael E. Manely, Attorneys at Law
The Manely Firm, P.C.
The Lawyers and Staff at The Manely Firm, P.C.
Attorneys at The Manely Firm, P.C., work with one goal in mind — delivering the most favorable legal outcome possible. Family law is all we handle and, as well respected advocates, we have years of experience and in-depth knowledge of the local courts.
Michael Manely
My name is Michael Manely. (Pronounced Ma-neely). My goal is to work with you to deliver the most favorable legal outcome possible. Ive practiced law for over 20 years, and handled over 1,500 cases. I am admitted to practice in all Georgia courts and federal courts in the Northern and Middle District of Georgia, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and The United States Supreme Court. Ive built a progressive practice and a reputation for winning difficult and controversial, high-profile cases. Ive successfully represented hundreds of mothers and fathers in state, federal and international divorce, custody and child support cases.
My professional affiliations include the State of Georgia Bar Association Family Law Section and Environmental Law Section, the Cobb County Bar Association, the Marietta Business Association. I organized the Cobb County branch of the Georgia State University College of Law Alumni Association. I am past president of the GSU College of Law Alumni Society.
I graduated from Georgia State University College of Law in 1989 in the top 25% of my class. I was the president of the Student Bar Association, Lead Counsel of YLS Georgia Championship Mock Trial Teams, and named Outstanding Student Litigator by the American Board of Trial Advocacy.
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Stephanie Steele
My name is Stephanie Steele and I hold a J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, Georgia and a B.A. in Psychology from Mercer University, Macon, Georgia. In addition to practicing law at The Manely Firm, P.C., my experience includes over five years as a law clerk in other private law firms, a judicial clerkship, and two years as an administrative assistant in a Macon law firm. I speak French and German.
My professional affiliations include the State of Georgia Bar Association and the Cobb County Bar Association Young Lawyers and Family Law Sections.
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Jeremy Jamal Abernathy
My name is Jeremy Jamal Abernathy and I hold a J.D. from Loyola University of New Orleans School of Law and a B.A. in Political Science from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to practicing law at The Manely Firm, P.C., my legal experience includes two judicial clerkships, trial courtroom experience, and work at a major private law firm. I am admitted to practice law in all Georgia Courts and additionally, in the Northern District Court of Georgia. My professional affiliations include the State of Georgia Bar Association, Cobb County Bar Association Young Lawyers and Family Law Sections. I volunteer my time as a member of the Environmental Committee in Kennesaw, Georgia. Additionally, I am a Drummer, Youth Director and Co-ed Softball Coach at Sardis Missionary Baptist Church located in the heart of downtown Kennesaw, Georgia. I am eager to work hard and earnestly on behalf of the interests of our clients.
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Elizabeth Marum
My name is Elizabeth Marum and I received my Juris Doctorate from Georgia State University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. Before practicing at The Manely Firm, I was employed with a non-profit organization providing legal representation to law enforcement officers in 11 southern states and the Metro Atlanta area. In addition to my non-profit experience, I interned in the Fulton County Superior Court, clerked for several small litigation firms, and was a Graduate Research Assistant for the Consortium on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution. I am admitted to practice law in all Georgia Courts and the Northern District Court of Georgia. I am a member of the Georgia Bar and the Young Lawyers Division of the Georgia Bar.
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In addition to our attorneys, our office is staffed with two highly qualified paralegals, allowing us to deliver thorough, thoughtful legal support at a very competitive cost. Because one paralegal is assigned specifically to each clients case, the paralegal is almost always available during business hours. This is critical, since attorneys business hours are often spent in court.
The Staff
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Senior Business Manager, Shelia Manely: Shelia earned a B.A. in Paralegal Studies. She also holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Eastern Kentucky University. Also, she is now a law student attending Georgia State University. She has had a distinguished career in education administration: Executive Director of Georgia School Council Institute, Vice President of Marketing at Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation, Assistant to the Regional Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education and Federal Grant Administrator at Eastern Kentucky University. Shelia is Michael's wife. |
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Paralegal, Nora Stocks: Nora holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In 2002, she began her legal career in the public sector working as a Family Law Paralegal for Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc. Noras work at Legal Aid required her to work closely with victims of domestic violence in resolving child support and custody issues. While working at Legal Aid of North Carolina, she volunteered at the Shelter for Battered Women and The Womens Homeless Shelter. Nora has also enjoyed other volunteer activities, such as serving as a community member of the Policy Council for the Charlotte Head Start Program, and more recently, working on the fundraising committee at her sons school. |
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Paralegal, Alyssa Blanchard: Alyssa is currently a history major at Georgia State University. In addition, she has completed classes at Chattahoochee Technical College. Alyssa has participated in the State Bars Mock Trial competition where she lead the Marietta High School Teams Prosecution and won a Best Attorney Award. Alyssa joined the firm as a student intern but has since served as an office clerk, receptionist, legal assistant and now paralegal. Alyssa plans on completing her degree in history and continuing her education in law school. |
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Paralegal, Robyn Griffis: Robyn recently earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Administration from Kennesaw State University. She was a founding member of the Criminal Justice Honor Society at KSU. Robyn was also a member of Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society and the Criminal Justice Student Organization. Previously Robyn was a Development Director in Quality Control in the field of Customer Experience. She also worked as a volunteer and intern at Atlanta Victim’s Assistance and Girls, Inc. Robyn plans to continue her education in law school. |
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Paralegal, Loven Little: My name is Loven Little and I received my Paralegal Certificate from the American Business Academy in Hackensack, New Jersey. I have over thirteen years experience in the legal field, specializing in Litigation, Family Law, Real Estate, Personal Injury and Collections. Since relocating to Georgia I have been a consultant and assisted several law firms. In addition to my Paralegal Experience I have over five years experience as a Real Estate Agent licensed in the State of New Jersey and Georgia. I am also a Notary Public for the State of Georgia. |
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Legal Secretary/Receptionist, Amy Jordan: Amy attended UGA and Georgia State before launching her career in legal services. Since then, she has worked for over eighteen years in metropolitan Atlanta as a transcriptionist, office aide, clerk and legal secretary. Ms. Jordans attention to detail and personable demeanor aid the Firm in creating the warm yet professional atmosphere desired. |
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Accounts Manager, Lucy Pascocello: Lucy earned her B.S. degree in Business Administration and minor in International Business from the University of Central Florida. Her professional experience includes over 9 years experience in Royalty Accounting Management at an International Book Publishing Company and at a major Music Recording Company in New York City. Lucy speaks Italian and Spanish. |
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Office Clerk, Billy King: Billy is a second year psychology major at Reinhardt College in Waleska, Georgia where he receives scholarships for his achievements in the classroom and on the baseball field. He is currently interested in pursuing a career in clinical psychology. Billy has worked for the Firm for the last four years as a student intern, runner, secretary, receptionist and office clerk. |
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