Jay Manuel

Manuel & Thompson, PA

Panama City, FL

35+ Years Experience

Licensed in 3 States

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About Jay

Jay Manuel is a founding partner of Manuel & Thompson, P.A. and a practicing attorney with 35 years of experience. From the very beginning, Mr. Manuel focused his practice on civil trial law and matters involving serious personal injury and wrongful death. He is one of less than one percent of practicing Florida lawyers to earn board certification in Civil Trial Law from the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Licensed States

FL AL PA

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Florida State University

Juris Doctor

Florida State University College of Law

Awards & Recognition

Larry G. Smith Professionalism Award

2024

AV Rated with Martindale Hubbell

Highest Rating

Rated “Superb” by Avvo

Professional Associations

The Florida Bar Board of Governors of The Florida BarBoard Certified in Civil Trial, The Florida BarNational Board of Trial Advocacy, Board Certified Civil Trial LawyerSenior Judge Review Committee of The First Judicial District of FloridaJudicial Nominating Commission, Fourteenth Judicial CircuitFlorida Justice Association (Eagle Member)American Board of Trial AdvocatesAlabama Association for JusticeAmerican Association of JusticeSouthern Trial Lawyers AssociationSt. Andrews Bay Inn of CourtBay County Bar AssociationPanama City Downtown Rotary ClubSt. Andrews Baptist Church in Panama City, Florida