William J. Maniatis

Attorney William J. Maniatis founded his Manhattan law firm, William J. Maniatis, LLC, in 2003 with the goal of protecting the rights of personal injury victims in New York City and the surrounding areas in southern New York. 

Today, Mr. Maniatis has a reputation as one of the state's most dedicated and successful personal injury attorneys, which leads injured victims and families from the Bronx to Long Island and beyond to seek his help when pursuing compensation related to the following areas: 

• Car, truck and motorcycle accidents 
• Product and premises liability 
• Defective drugs and medical devices 
• Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases 
• Birth injuries and nursing home abuse 
• Municipal liability 
• Construction accidents 
• Wrongful death 

Mr. Maniatis also handles criminal defense matters.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in communications from Syracuse University in 1990, Mr. Maniatis received his Juris Doctor degree from Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and was authorized to practice in the states of New York in 1996 and New Jersey. After his admission to the bar, Mr. Maniatis went to work for the New York County Legal Aid Society and then served as an attorney at two personal injury firms before founding his firm. The experience he gained in those positions continues to benefit his clients today. 

Over the course of his 20-year legal career, Mr. Maniatis has earned the respect of his clients and peers. He is a regularly requested guest speaker at legal events, and he is an adjunct professor at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, where he teaches trial techniques. In addition, he is a valued member of the American Association for Justice and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.