Martin W. McManaman
Martin McManaman has over 25 years of experience litigating municipal liability, civil rights and employment matters. He advises elected and appointed officials and their staffs on a variety of matters, ranging from personnel issues, public disclosure requirements, insurance and risk management issues and ordinance amendments.
Mr. McManaman has represented public officials, government offices and agencies, and police departments and their employees in hundreds of cases. He regularly handles claims arising from the law enforcement setting, such as excessive force, false arrest, malicious prosecution and other constitutional claims. His caseload also includes many matters involving other operations of local government, such as executive offices, highway departments, and treasurers’ and clerks’ offices.
He also concentrates a significant portion of his practice on employment matters. For public employers, Mr. McManaman routinely defends claims involving free speech, equal protection and due process claims, as well as claims based on the various state and federal anti-discrimination and retaliation statutes. He regularly advises on policy and training issues and conducts internal investigations.
Mr. McManaman works closely with clients to solve sensitive and complex matters before litigation. His careful and thoughtful approach recognizes the uniqueness of each matter and delivers unparalleled responsiveness to his clients.
Before entering private practice in 2002, Mr. McManaman served for six years as an Illinois Assistant Attorney General, handling complex litigation matters for several state agencies. He has been a member of the federal trial bar since 1999. He received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and his law degree from Loyola University Chicago.
Education:
- Indiana University – 1992
- Loyola Chicago Law School – 1996