Thomas J. McManus

Thomas J. McManus is the Managing Member and Director at Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C. in New York. His practice focuses on municipal liability, premises liability, and counsel work for the Uniformed Firefighters Association, including daily work on firefighter injury cases.

Thomas earned his J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law in 2005. He earned his B.A. from Boston College in 2002. His education prepared him for a legal career centered on trial work, public safety matters, injury claims, and complex civil advocacy.

Thomas is admitted to practice in New York, where he was admitted in 2006, and Pennsylvania, where he was admitted in 2021. These admissions support his ability to represent clients in serious injury matters and handle cases involving public entities, premises issues, and accident-related claims.

Thomas has obtained major results for injured clients, including a $28 million settlement for a worker who suffered severe traumatic brain injuries after being struck by a Port Authority vehicle. He also won a $1.2 million verdict against the City of New York for sidewalk-related injuries.

Thomas has handled several other significant cases, including a $1 million pedestrian knockdown settlement, a $929,000 verdict against Con Edison, and a $772,000 verdict for an injured pedestrian. He also settled a $725,000 case at trial involving separate fall accidents and knee injuries.

Thomas is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, New York City Trial Lawyers Association, and Brehon Society. He also serves on the Board of Governors of the NYC Trial Lawyers Alliance and supports charitable organizations that assist firefighters and their families.

Thomas J. McManus brings focused trial experience, leadership, and strong advocacy to serious injury cases in New York. Through his work with the Uniformed Firefighters Association and injured clients, he continues to handle municipal liability, premises liability, and firefighter injury matters with preparation and commitment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Member, Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C.
• Member, New York City Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, New York State Trial Lawyers’ Association
• Board of Governors, NYC Trial Lawyers Alliance
• Member, Brehon Society

Licensed State

• New York
• Pennsylvania

Education

• American University, Washington College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Boston College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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