McManis Faulkner

Name

McManis Faulkner

Legal name

McManis Faulkner

Website

https://mcmanislaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services - Trial Litigation

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111), All Other Legal Services (541199)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Criminal Defense (BPAHAAAN), Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM), Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG)

Keywords

• Trial litigation services
• Commercial litigation
• Family law practice
• Employment law defense
• Appellate advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Billing: Traditional legal services billed through hourly fees, contingency arrangements, and flat fee arrangements depending on matter type. The firm offers flat fee advice and counsel options for employment law matters.
2. Hourly Rate Legal Services: Standard hourly billing for litigation matters including commercial disputes, family law, criminal defense, and civil rights cases.
3. Flat Fee Counsel: Flat fee option for ongoing employment law advice and counsel, providing budget consistency for clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

McManis Faulkner is a Silicon Valley-based trial law firm offering full-service litigation across seven practice areas: Litigation (commercial, trade secret, IP, civil rights, and probate matters), Family Law (dissolution, custody, support), Employment Law (discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour), Criminal Defense (misdemeanors and felonies, state and federal), Appellate practice, Conflict Resolution/ADR, and Investigations. The firm represents both corporate clients and individuals in California state and federal courts, with attorneys cross-practicing across disciplines.

Product overview

McManis Faulkner is a Silicon Valley law firm offering a unified suite of legal services. The core practice areas include Litigation (handling commercial, IP, civil rights, and probate cases), Family Law (covering dissolution, custody, and support), Employment Law (representing employers in discrimination and wage matters), Criminal Defense, Appellate practice, Conflict Resolution/ADR, and Investigations. These practice areas are integrated, with attorneys cross-practicing across disciplines to serve clients ranging from individuals to Fortune 500 companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Litigation Full-service civil and commercial litigation practice representing plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts, including complex commercial disputes, trade secrets, intellectual property, civil rights, and probate matters. Targets both corporate entities and individuals.
• Family Law Family law practice covering marital dissolution, custody, visitation, support, and property division with sensitivity and discretion. Targets individuals and families navigating divorce, custody, and family legal matters.
• Employment Law Management-focused employment law representation handling discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, and trade secrets matters. Targets employers needing ongoing counsel and litigation defense.
• Criminal Defense Criminal defense practice for misdemeanors and felonies in both criminal and juvenile proceedings, with expertise in state and federal venues. Targets individuals facing criminal charges.
• Appellate Appellate practice representing clients in commercial disputes, family law, and criminal convictions in state and federal courts. Led by a Certified Appellate Law Specialist.
• Conflict Resolution Alternative dispute resolution services including negotiations, crisis management, mediation, and arbitration. Targets clients seeking to resolve disputes without full litigation.
• Investigations Investigation services for employment, corporate, intellectual property, and white collar criminal matters. Targets corporate clients needing pre-litigation factual development and internal investigations.

Quantifiable outcome

• $314.6 Million Verdict Against Google
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Stroke Awareness FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 May 2026McManis Faulkner sponsors the Stroke Awareness Foundation's annual Fight Stroke Walk event, supporting community health initiatives in the Silicon Valley area.
• Law Foundation of Silicon ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026Partner Elizabeth Pipkin served as past president of Law Foundation of Silicon Valley's board of directors. Firm participates in Celebration of Justice annual event. Elizabeth Pipkin served as President 2020-2022.
• San Jose Museum of Art (SJMA)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 February 2026McManis Faulkner sponsors San Jose Museum of Art's Motherboards exhibit, supporting local arts and cultural institutions in the community.
• Bill Wilson CenterminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 December 2025McManis Faulkner participates in Bill Wilson Center's Adopt-A-Family program, providing holiday support to families in need in the Santa Clara County area.
• NUMU Los GatosminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 November 2025McManis Faulkner sponsors NUMU Los Gatos 60th Anniversary Peace, Love + Art Benefit Auction, supporting local arts institutions.
• Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) San JoseminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025McManis Faulkner sponsors ICA San Jose Benefit Auction, supporting contemporary art programs in the region.
• Santa Clara County Bar AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirm attorneys actively participate in SCCBA events including Judges' Night, Civil Trial Institute, Family Law Bench events, and various CLE programs. Elizabeth Pipkin speaks at SCCBA webinars.
• Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWilliam Faulkner is a member of SCCTLA. Firm participates in SCCTLA Annual Judges' Night events.
• Northern District of CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElizabeth Pipkin serves on the Northern District Practice Program Committee and Professional Conduct Committee. She chaired the Northern District Lawyer Representatives Committee. Firm serves as local counsel with national law firms in federal courts.
• International Academy of Trial LawyerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJames McManis is a Fellow and served on the Executive Committee. He served as Secretary of International Relations and chaired the China Program from 2010-2017.
• American College of Trial LawyerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJames McManis is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, representing top trial lawyers in the U.S.
• Litigation Counsel of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple partners including James McManis, William Faulkner, Elizabeth Pipkin, Tyler Atkinson are Senior Fellows. McManis speaks at LCA conferences including Renaissance Symposium.
• Stanford Law SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirm attorneys speak at Stanford Law School events. Tyler Atkinson served as Managing Attorney at Stanford Legal Counseling Office. Multiple attorneys have ties through education and speaking engagements.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mcmanislaw
• Facebookfacebook.com/mcmanisfaulknerlaw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcmanis-faulkner

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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