Fighting for Justice For a Man Shot and Killed by San Jose Police
After a hard-fought battle, McManis Faulkner secured an appellate court win in the Ninth Circuit against the… More +
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Appellate Court Win Worth $15 Million
McManis Faulkner successfully closed a yearslong family law matter, scoring the client a victory worth $15 million… More +
Case Dismissed, All Charges Cleared
Our client, a middle-aged person with a clean record, faced a challenging situation when a relative made… More +
Insurance Settlement for Grieving Family after Loss of Wife/Mother
McManis Faulkner obtained a seven figure settlement for a family after the tragic loss of their wife… More +
That Story Is Not Credible. All Charges Dropped.
This was a complete victory in a hard-fought civil harassment case. Our client was accused of accosting… More +
Prescription Drug DUI Dismissed on the Day of Trial
Like many people in the San Francisco Bay Area, our client took his prescribed sleeping pill prior… More +
Aspiring Doctor Cleared of DUI, Hit & Run, and Lying to a Police Officer
A recent graduate of a prestigious university was charged with DUI, Hit & Run, and Lying to… More +
Hard-working Immigrant Cleared of All Charges
Our client, an African immigrant, was driving her children home from day care on a dark stretch… More +
Client Scores Complete Victory Before State Labor Commissioner
In a wage and hour case defended by McManis Faulkner’s Employment Team, the Labor Commissioner ruled that… More +
Public Records On Private Devices? Public Officials Must Produce Them All
The California Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that the public has a right to see emails and… More +
Court Rules That City Violated the Brown Act in Little Saigon Dispute
McManis Faulkner represented the Vietnamese American Community of Northern California (VACNORCAL) in an action against the City… More +
McManis Faulkner Successfully Defends against a Marvin Action and Related Tort Claims
McManis Faulkner successfully defended our client in a civil lawsuit alleging over $1 million in damages for… More +
Jury Verdict Vindicates Client’s Constitutional Rights
McManis Faulkner obtained a unanimous jury verdict in Chang v. County of Santa Clara, vindicating our client’s… More +
County Agrees to Settlement for Injured Cyclist
The client, a 20-year old amateur German bicyclist, was with a group of cyclists on a training… More +
Historic Ninth Circuit Ruling in No-Fly Case
McManis Faulkner successfully represented Rahinah Ibrahim, a Stanford graduate student, who found herself inexplicably on the No-Fly… More +
Landmark Ruling Granted to Malaysian Woman in No-Fly Case
McManis Faulkner represented the client in a case against the federal government and the City and County… More +
Settlement Awards Client $11.3 Million and Lifelong Medical Expenses
McManis Faulkner obtained an $11.3 million settlement for Jerry Kielty, a 54-year-old shotcrete concrete pump operator, who… More +
Victory For Our Clients in Sixth District Court of Appeal
McManis Faulkner successfully represented Bay 101, a casino in San Jose, in a class action brought by… More +
Court Rules in Favor of Our Client’s Tip Pool Rules
Judge Kleinberg recently ruled after two weeks of trial that our client was within its legal rights… More +
Success in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal
McManis Faulkner represented an entertainment company in an action brought by two long-time activists. More +
Unanimous Jury Verdict Win for Our Client
The firm represented an entertainment company in an action in the United States District Court for the… More +
Settlement Achieved in Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition Case
A high-level local employee of an out-of-state pharmaceutical supplier left the company to start a competing business… More +
Arbitrator Awards Client $5.3 Million in Breach of Contract Case
McManis Faulkner obtained a $5.3 million arbitration award on behalf of an accomplished wealth advisor in a… More +
Court Upholds Client’s First Amendment Rights
Smith’s taxpayer action challenged the City’s prohibition on an individual’s right to make a contribution during the… More +
Another Smooth Executive Exit from an International Company
When a publicly traded, international company targeted a veteran executive to take the fall for an error… More +
Family Court Awards Our Client Largest Ever Sanction Award
After initiating divorce proceedings, child custody for the parties’ two minor children was contentious from day one. More +
Confidential Settlement for Client in Wrongful Death Suit
An oral surgeon working with a highly addictive controlled narcotic, Fentanyl, performed patient surgeries at the offices… More +
Father Regains Visitation Rights
McManis Faulkner worked with the father to regain custody and visitation rights with his children whom he… More +
$86 Million awarded to Client in Breach of Contract, Defamation, Trade Secret Misappropriation Case
The firm represented a prominent Silicon Valley company in a debt collection action in Santa Cruz County… More +
Client Receives Confidential Settlement in Product Defect Case
The client had a surgical repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The client chose an implant manufactured… More +
Cross-Country Custody Battle Ends In Favor of Father and Children
Parties separated 11 years ago, and the mother was permitted to move across the country with the… More +
Discrete Negotiations Lead to Clean Departure for Venture Capitalist
McManis Faulkner arbitrated the separation of a principal from a venture capital firm in a case involving… More +
Executive Wrongfully Arrested Receives a Six-Figure Settlement
McManis Faulkner represented a high-level executive in a civil suit for wrongful arrest based on a shoddy… More +
Favorable Judgement for Fraudulent Trustee
A trustee, appointed to oversee his deceased friend’s trust for the benefit of his minor children, diverted… More +
Steal $1M, Serve No Time
A trustee, appointed to oversee his deceased friend’s trust for the benefit of his minor children, diverted… More +
Age Discrimination Suit Dismissed in Favor of Our Client
Employer reorganized its management team due to business losses. Two of the employees sued, claiming they were… More +
Arbitration Award for Our Clients in Partnership Dispute
In a partnership dispute after the partners had developed a 1,000 apartment complex and multiple mobile home… More +
Client Charged With Misdemeanor Reckless Driving Pleads to an Infraction
Client was stopped and ticketed for excessive speed (more than 115 mph) and reckless driving (a misdemeanor). More +
Reduction of Spousal Support Based on Vocational Assessment
McManis Faulkner successfully implemented the work of vocational experts and work efforts orders to show that the… More +
An End to Our Executive Client’s Harassment
Two Silicon Valley financial executives were faced with damaging threats from a disgruntled former employee. Learn more… More +
Dissolution of Marriage with Multi-million Dollar Assets Resolved Without Litigation
Dissolution of marriage with multi-million dollar assets including valuation and division of real property and complex settlements… More +
Full Corporate Restitution From Employee Embezzlement Scheme
A public company identified an accounting abnormality that turned out to be an internal embezzlement scheme. More +
Negotiations Result in Executive’s Smooth Exit
When regulatory and operating pressures provoked change within a large public entity, a high-level executive became the… More +
Overtime Suit Settled Favorably for Our Client
The employer let an underperforming employee go, who then sued for overtime claiming that he was improperly… More +
Court of Appeal Rules for Our Clients
Clients were sued by their city government for allegedly creating a public nuisance based on the height… More +
McManis Faulkner Challenges Validity of Pre-Nuptial Agreement
A flight attendant, who was the sole support for her four children, met a single, never married… More +
McManis Settles Sexual Abuse Mediation Case
McManis Faulkner was asked to mediate cases involving allegations of sexual abuse by Catholic priests. More +
Another Unanimous Jury Verdict Win for Our Client
The firm represented an entertainment company in an action brought by two long time, self-proclaimed animal rights… More +
Consumer Fraud Class Action Success in Federal and State Courts
In consumer fraud actions brought in both federal and state courts, McManis Faulkner’s efforts on behalf of… More +
Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed Due to Sleep Disorder
The client was arrested and charged with assault (domestic violence) after striking his wife while the couple… More +
Court Rules That City of San Jose May Not Use Redevelopment Money For Construction Project
A former Mayor sued the City of San Jose when he learned that more than $50 million… More +
Felony Theft Charge Becomes a Misdemeanor Petty Theft
Our client was arrested and charged with felony grand theft. More +
Employer Vindicated in Disability Discrimination and Abuse Case
A disgruntled former employee sued the employer after quitting his job, making claims of disability discrimination and… More +
Hidden Assets Found for Our Client
After 17 years of marriage, the wife arrived home one afternoon to find her husband’s personal belongings… More +
Large Technology Client Awarded $1.5 Million in Rent Dispute
Large technology clients awarded $1.5 million after it discovered that it had been over paying its rent…. More +
Sole Legal Custody Granted to Children’s Father
Sole legal and physical custody was awarded to the father due to the mother’s addiction to alcohol… More +
Court Upholds Employer in Breach of Contract, Improper Commission Claim
The employee claimed he was owed commissions for software sales at the maximum level under his contract… More +
High Technology Company Recoups Overpaid Rent
An international high technology company mistakenly overpaid rent on its large Silicon Valley office and research center… More +
Large Settlement for Computer Hardware Manufacturer
McManis Faulkner obtained a sizable settlement from a private security firm that failed to protect the extremely… More +
Post-Trial Mediation Results in Favorable Settlement for Probate Client
McManis Faulkner was retained after trial in this case. The client had agreed, in court, to a… More +
Prompt Settlement for Swindled Elderly Couple
An elderly couple was swindled by a financial planner and his controlled companies. More +
Real Estate Development Company is Awarded Control in Partnership Buyout
In a partnership dispute involving parties who had developed a 1,000 apartment complex and multiple mobile home… More +
McManis Serves as Special Master in Security Fraud Case
McManis Faulkner was appointed Special Master in the Technical Equities case by the Superior Court of the… More +