Oliver Maner LLP

What Oliver Maner LLP does

Oliver Maner LLP is a full-service Savannah, Georgia-based law firm organized as a limited liability partnership and continuously operating since 1897. The firm employs 28 lawyers across approximately 24 practice areas, with the heaviest concentration in medical malpractice defense, government/municipal and county defense, complex business disputes, personal injury litigation, estate planning, product liability, class actions and multi-district litigation, white collar and criminal defense, construction litigation, transportation and logistics, maritime and admiralty, and real estate matters. Office history traces through multiple name iterations (Twiggs & Oliver in 1897, Oliver & Maner from 1963, and finally Oliver Maner LLP in 2009), and the firm represents both plaintiff and defense clients across Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, and other Southeast jurisdictions.

The firm operates a traditional professional-services revenue model with case-specific pricing (typically hourly, contingency, or fixed-fee arrangements) and does not disclose pricing publicly. Customer base spans Georgia municipal and county governments (Georgia Ports Authority as outside general counsel via special assistant attorney general appointment; cities of Rincon, Bloomingdale, Vidalia, and Tybee Island; Chatham County Board of Elections; Glynn County), enterprise clients in healthcare and corrections (CoreCivic, Wellpath LLC), other law firms defending against malpractice claims, closely held businesses, and individual plaintiffs. Distribution relies on direct attorney-client engagement at the Savannah headquarters, professional referrals, content marketing via the firm's blog, and recognized leadership across bar associations (State Bar of Georgia, Savannah Bar Association, Federal Bar Association). No proprietary technology platform or AI-driven product is in place; service delivery is grounded in attorney expertise and litigation track record, supported by credentials such as Best Lawyers in America, Georgia Super Lawyers, U.S. News Best Law Firms, and American College of Trial Lawyers Fellowships.

Name

Oliver Maner LLP

Legal name

Oliver Maner LLP

Website

https://olivermaner.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oliver Maner LLP is a 28-lawyer full-service Savannah, Georgia law firm founded in 1897, serving government entities, businesses, and individuals across the Southeast in litigation and transactional matters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Savannah

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Billing: Oliver Maner LLP generates revenue through professional legal services billed to clients. The firm handles both litigation (defense and plaintiff work) and transactional matters across multiple practice areas including government defense, personal injury, business litigation, estate planning, and corporate transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oliver Maner LLP is a full-service law firm providing legal representation and counsel across 24+ practice areas, including litigation defense (medical malpractice, government/municipal, professional liability, complex business disputes, personal injury, product liability, class actions, maritime/admiralty, construction, transportation, white collar) and transactional work (estate planning, corporate/business transactions, tax, real estate, probate and trust administration). The firm serves government entities, businesses, healthcare providers, and individuals in Savannah, Georgia, and across the Southeast, delivering counsel through 28 lawyers in a partner-led structure.

Product overview

Oliver Maner LLP is a full-service law firm offering legal services across multiple practice areas rather than a technology product platform. The firm provides legal services through distinct practice areas including trial work (medical malpractice, government defense, personal injury, product liability, complex business disputes, class actions, construction litigation, maritime litigation, transportation litigation, white collar defense, appellate practice) and transactional work (estate planning, probate and trust administration, corporate transactions, contracts, tax planning, closely held businesses). The practice areas operate as separate service lines within the unified law firm rather than as modular software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Malpractice Defense Defense representation for medical professionals, physicians, and healthcare providers in malpractice claims and related litigation.
• Government/Municipal and County Defense Legal defense services for government entities, municipalities, counties, port authorities, and related public bodies, including sovereign and qualified immunity defense. The firm serves as outside general counsel to the Georgia Ports Authority.
• Professional Liability Law Defense of professionals including attorneys, accountants, and other professionals against negligence, malpractice, and liability claims.
• Complex Business Disputes Litigation and dispute resolution for complex commercial and business matters, including "bet the company" and high stakes litigation for corporations, LLCs, and closely held businesses.
• Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiff and defense representation in personal injury claims, including catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases for individuals and families.
• Product Liability Claims Defense and plaintiff representation in product liability cases involving manufacturers, distributors, and medical device makers, including multi-district litigation.
• Estate Planning Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, estate and fiduciary litigation, and comprehensive estate planning services for individuals, families, and closely held business owners.
• Corporate and Business Transactions Business formation, mergers and acquisitions, contracts and contract negotiations, closely held business succession planning, and corporate governance services.
• White Collar and Criminal Defense Defense representation in white collar crime, criminal matters, federal investigations, and whistleblower/qui tam/False Claims Act lawsuits.
• Transportation and Logistics Litigation Legal services for transportation companies, logistics disputes, trucking accident defense, and related litigation.
• Maritime and Admiralty Litigation Legal representation in maritime law, admiralty disputes, and port-related matters, including representation of the Georgia Ports Authority.
• Construction Litigation Dispute resolution and litigation for construction defects, contracts, and related matters for owners, contractors, and developers.
• Class Actions and Multi-District Litigation Representation in class action lawsuits and coordinated multi-district litigation proceedings, including environmental and medical device MDLs.
• Real Estate and Banking Litigation Real estate transactions, real estate litigation, commercial law, and banking litigation representation for businesses, financial institutions, and individuals.
• Probate, Trust and Estate Administration Probate, trust administration, tax planning and disputes, and closely held business advisory services for individuals, families, fiduciaries, and business owners.
• Employment, Workers' Compensation, and Civil Rights Employment law, federal discrimination, workers' compensation defense, and civil rights defense for businesses, government entities, and individuals.
• Family Law and Appellate Practice Family law representation, appellate and constitutional practice, and alternatives to trial (ADR) for individuals and businesses across Georgia.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved summary judgment dismissal for Georgia Ports Authority in multiple cases involving sovereign immunity claims
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Georgia Ports AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOliver Maner serves as outside general counsel to the Georgia Ports Authority through appointment as special assistant attorney general. The firm handles all aspects of GPA's legal matters including sovereign immunity defense, crane operator negligence claims, police conduct litigation, and appellate proceedings. The relationship is described as the firm's 'outside general counsel' for GPA, representing one of Georgia's most significant port operations.
• Union MissionminorOthersOliver Maner LLP has partnered with Union Mission, a nonprofit fighting homelessness in Greater Savannah, through annual donation drives for Parker's House - a women's emergency housing program. The firm has conducted multiple annual drives (2021, 2022, 2023) and participated in the Raising Hope event.
• Southern Center for Human RightsminorOthersPartner William J. Hunter works pro bono with the Southern Center for Human Rights on criminal justice reform matters including compassionate release cases under the First Step Act, achieving releases for non-violent drug offenders after decades of incarceration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HunterMaclean: Savannah-based full-service law firm of comparable size, competing head-to-head with Oliver Maner in southeast Georgia across litigation, business, and transactional practices.
• Bouhan Falligant: Another established Savannah law firm with similar practice breadth and long regional history, directly competing for local business and government clients.
• Hull Barrett, PC: Augusta, Georgia-based full-service regional firm with comparable scope including business litigation, government, and professional liability work, sized similarly to Oliver Maner.
• Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP: Atlanta-headquartered mid-size full-service firm serving Georgia and the Southeast with overlapping practice areas including litigation, government, real estate, and corporate transactions.
• Swift Currie McGhee & Hiers LLP: Atlanta-based litigation-focused firm with strong insurance defense and governmental liability practices, comparable in scale and Georgia footprint.
• Dofflemyre Burns Shields (now Sterling Heights): Atlanta-based litigation boutique of comparable size handling insurance defense and complex civil litigation, overlapping with Oliver Maner's defense and trial practice.

Broad incumbents

• Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz: Larger regional powerhouse with offices across the Southeast including Georgia, offering overlapping government, healthcare, and litigation services as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Ogletree Deakins: Largest U.S. employment and labor law specialty firm with a major Atlanta office, competing for Oliver Maner's employment-law, workers' compensation, and civil-rights defense work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Oliver_ManerLLP
• Facebookfacebook.com/OliverManerLLP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oliver-maner

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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