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Thomas McManus

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Licensed for 41 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Business

Language

English

About

Attorney Tom McManus has been practicing law for over twenty years, and for the past ten years he has been a partner at Sasscer, Clagett & Bucher. He began his career as a law clerk for Judge Joseph Mattingly in St. Mary's County Maryland and then worked as a prosecutor in both St. Mary's and Prince George's County. His more noteworthy criminal cases include: * In 1985, Michael John Desasrno was convicted of sexual child abuse for acts committed by the former highschool wrestling coach while acting in the capacity as a wrestling coach. * In 1987, Mr. McManus successfully prosecuted Willie Horton for beating and raping an Oxon Hill woman. The case received national media attention in the 1988 presidential election between George Bush and Michael Dukakis. Willie Horton, serving a life sentence for murder, escaped from a Massachusetts prison furlough program to commit the rape, while Mr. Dukakis was governor of the state. * In 1988, Mr. McManus convicted a trucker for Motor Vehicle manslaughter in the 1986 deaths of two highschool girls in Riverdale. A truck with 18 safety defects carrying hot asphalt stalled at the top of a hill and rolled into a car occupied by three highschool girls. One was severely injured and the other two died when nearly 14,000 pounds of hot asphalt was dumped on the car. Mr. McManus has developed a reputation as one of the premier personal injury attorneys in Southern Maryland. He has successfully represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a number of major truck accident cases, and developed a specialty in negotiating complex personal injury settlements. Mr. McManus has lectured, along side several judges, at multiple personal injury seminars for lawyers. An 'AV' rated attorney, he is a member of the American Bar Foundation, the Maryland State Bar Foundation, the Governor's Trial Courts Nominating Commission, and has chaired or co-chaired the local bar's Tort Law Sub-Committee for the past seven years.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Business

Real Estate

Personal Injury

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

Sasscer, Clagett & Bucher5407 Water St. #101Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772-3048

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Rebecca
March 4, 2021

Mr. McManus was wonderful in helping me. I lost my husband in January and was confused on what to do next. Mr. McManus was very compassionate and understanding, helping me through the myriad of paperwork and legalese. He answered my questions with patience, stating in simple language, so I would be able to understand. I had to open an estate for my husband, fill in a lot of other paperwork and he explained it all. I am so thankful for his understanding and compassion.

Mark
February 3, 2021

A contractor sued me. Mr. McManus's defense of me and my family was tremendous. We won a rather difficult case, proving the contractor did shoddy work. I heartily recommend Mr. McManus to anyone.

Robin
August 22, 2018

Mr McManus handled my case with both compassion and professionalism. And, we Won!

Luule
April 14, 2018

Thomas McManus handled my slip and fall case which achieved a settlement. He kept me informed of the court filings and settlement process in Maryland. He is a people person and dedicated to his clients. I highly recommend him to others!

Tonya
January 10, 2018

Mr. McManus has helped me twice and won both cases. The first case he assisted me on was a few years ago. I was being sued for property that I owned. Mr. McManus represented me and not only won that case on my behalf, but had me awarded sole ownership of the property. The second case and most recently was a Personal Injury case. I was hit from behind, suffered a fracture in my neck, a concussion and contusions. Mr. McManus took over immediately, so I could rest and get the care needed to recuperate. He also won my case resulting in a nice settlement.

Shelia
June 25, 2015

I found him to be very impressive with his speaking, his actions and his defense. We did win our case and I was very proud of the fact that I picked the best ever attorney. He tells you up front what your up against and goes for the truth and nothing but the truth. Excellent, Excellent, Excellent ATTORNEY.

anonymous
April 14, 2014

I hired Mr. McManus to defend me in an appeal for a 2nd degree assault charge after losing my initial case and having what I felt was very poor representation from my first attorney. Admittedly I was a little distrusting of any attorney at this point but Mr. McManus displayed a level of professionalism and knowledge second to none. It was a hard fought case and Mr. McManus came out victorious despite the state’s best effort to convict with any means possible. During the trial, Mr. McManus showcased his in-depth knowledge of the law and for his services I am forever grateful. If you want a great attorney who is not afraid to fight for you, he is your man. If I ever need an attorney in the future, he is at the top of my list and should be at the top of yours too! Many thanks Mr. McManus!!

CHRISTINE
March 22, 2013

I was very pleased with Mr. McManus professionalism in handling my father's estate planning matters. I live out of state and Mr. McManus was able to assist me and finalized my father's documents expeditiously. I would highly recommend his services....

anonymous
February 13, 2013

Tom far exceeded my expectations. He represented me in an extremely complicated case. His performance was exemplary during the preparation of my case and throughout litigation. His knowledge of and connection to people and resources was invaluable. He handled my case as if I had been a valued, long time client. His services are truly an asset.

anonymous
February 11, 2013

Tom is very knowledgable in the State Court of Appeals. There was lots for me to learn, but he was going above the call of duty in many ways and very willing to help an emotional woman reason on all the factors involved. Thank you Tom.

Rebecca
March 4, 2021

Mr. McManus was wonderful in helping me. I lost my husband in January and was confused on what to do next. Mr. McManus was very compassionate and understanding, helping me through the myriad of paperwork and legalese. He answered my questions with patience, stating in simple language, so I would be able to understand. I had to open an estate for my husband, fill in a lot of other paperwork and he explained it all. I am so thankful for his understanding and compassion.

Mark
February 3, 2021

A contractor sued me. Mr. McManus's defense of me and my family was tremendous. We won a rather difficult case, proving the contractor did shoddy work. I heartily recommend Mr. McManus to anyone.

Robin
August 22, 2018

Mr McManus handled my case with both compassion and professionalism. And, we Won!

Luule
April 14, 2018

Thomas McManus handled my slip and fall case which achieved a settlement. He kept me informed of the court filings and settlement process in Maryland. He is a people person and dedicated to his clients. I highly recommend him to others!

Tonya
January 10, 2018

Mr. McManus has helped me twice and won both cases. The first case he assisted me on was a few years ago. I was being sued for property that I owned. Mr. McManus represented me and not only won that case on my behalf, but had me awarded sole ownership of the property. The second case and most recently was a Personal Injury case. I was hit from behind, suffered a fracture in my neck, a concussion and contusions. Mr. McManus took over immediately, so I could rest and get the care needed to recuperate. He also won my case resulting in a nice settlement.

Shelia
June 25, 2015

I found him to be very impressive with his speaking, his actions and his defense. We did win our case and I was very proud of the fact that I picked the best ever attorney. He tells you up front what your up against and goes for the truth and nothing but the truth. Excellent, Excellent, Excellent ATTORNEY.

anonymous
April 14, 2014

I hired Mr. McManus to defend me in an appeal for a 2nd degree assault charge after losing my initial case and having what I felt was very poor representation from my first attorney. Admittedly I was a little distrusting of any attorney at this point but Mr. McManus displayed a level of professionalism and knowledge second to none. It was a hard fought case and Mr. McManus came out victorious despite the state’s best effort to convict with any means possible. During the trial, Mr. McManus showcased his in-depth knowledge of the law and for his services I am forever grateful. If you want a great attorney who is not afraid to fight for you, he is your man. If I ever need an attorney in the future, he is at the top of my list and should be at the top of yours too! Many thanks Mr. McManus!!

CHRISTINE
March 22, 2013

I was very pleased with Mr. McManus professionalism in handling my father's estate planning matters. I live out of state and Mr. McManus was able to assist me and finalized my father's documents expeditiously. I would highly recommend his services....

anonymous
February 13, 2013

Tom far exceeded my expectations. He represented me in an extremely complicated case. His performance was exemplary during the preparation of my case and throughout litigation. His knowledge of and connection to people and resources was invaluable. He handled my case as if I had been a valued, long time client. His services are truly an asset.

anonymous
February 11, 2013

Tom is very knowledgable in the State Court of Appeals. There was lots for me to learn, but he was going above the call of duty in many ways and very willing to help an emotional woman reason on all the factors involved. Thank you Tom.

Rebecca
March 4, 2021

Mr. McManus was wonderful in helping me. I lost my husband in January and was confused on what to do next. Mr. McManus was very compassionate and understanding, helping me through the myriad of paperwork and legalese. He answered my questions with patience, stating in simple language, so I would be able to understand. I had to open an estate for my husband, fill in a lot of other paperwork and he explained it all. I am so thankful for his understanding and compassion.

Mark
February 3, 2021

A contractor sued me. Mr. McManus's defense of me and my family was tremendous. We won a rather difficult case, proving the contractor did shoddy work. I heartily recommend Mr. McManus to anyone.

Robin
August 22, 2018

Mr McManus handled my case with both compassion and professionalism. And, we Won!

Luule
April 14, 2018

Thomas McManus handled my slip and fall case which achieved a settlement. He kept me informed of the court filings and settlement process in Maryland. He is a people person and dedicated to his clients. I highly recommend him to others!

Tonya
January 10, 2018

Mr. McManus has helped me twice and won both cases. The first case he assisted me on was a few years ago. I was being sued for property that I owned. Mr. McManus represented me and not only won that case on my behalf, but had me awarded sole ownership of the property. The second case and most recently was a Personal Injury case. I was hit from behind, suffered a fracture in my neck, a concussion and contusions. Mr. McManus took over immediately, so I could rest and get the care needed to recuperate. He also won my case resulting in a nice settlement.

Shelia
June 25, 2015

I found him to be very impressive with his speaking, his actions and his defense. We did win our case and I was very proud of the fact that I picked the best ever attorney. He tells you up front what your up against and goes for the truth and nothing but the truth. Excellent, Excellent, Excellent ATTORNEY.

anonymous
April 14, 2014

I hired Mr. McManus to defend me in an appeal for a 2nd degree assault charge after losing my initial case and having what I felt was very poor representation from my first attorney. Admittedly I was a little distrusting of any attorney at this point but Mr. McManus displayed a level of professionalism and knowledge second to none. It was a hard fought case and Mr. McManus came out victorious despite the state’s best effort to convict with any means possible. During the trial, Mr. McManus showcased his in-depth knowledge of the law and for his services I am forever grateful. If you want a great attorney who is not afraid to fight for you, he is your man. If I ever need an attorney in the future, he is at the top of my list and should be at the top of yours too! Many thanks Mr. McManus!!

CHRISTINE
March 22, 2013

I was very pleased with Mr. McManus professionalism in handling my father's estate planning matters. I live out of state and Mr. McManus was able to assist me and finalized my father's documents expeditiously. I would highly recommend his services....

anonymous
February 13, 2013

Tom far exceeded my expectations. He represented me in an extremely complicated case. His performance was exemplary during the preparation of my case and throughout litigation. His knowledge of and connection to people and resources was invaluable. He handled my case as if I had been a valued, long time client. His services are truly an asset.

anonymous
February 11, 2013

Tom is very knowledgable in the State Court of Appeals. There was lots for me to learn, but he was going above the call of duty in many ways and very willing to help an emotional woman reason on all the factors involved. Thank you Tom.