Patrick McManus
Patrick McManus is an attorney in Fennemore’s Business Litigation practice group. As an experienced litigator and trial attorney, he assists clients with complex business matters, real estate, construction disputes, and employment law. He also represents clients throughout all stages of litigation, advocating before judges, juries, arbitrators, and appellate courts.
Patrick has represented general contractors and subcontractors in a variety of construction disputes. His representative experience covers a broad range of areas, including breach of contract, breach of warranty, Miller Act claims, licensure issues, and delay, disruption, and acceleration claims. He also holds significant experience guiding clients in litigation involving California’s public bidding laws and conflict of interest laws.
Outside of practicing law, Patrick has devoted significant time to furthering legal education in San Diego, CA. Patrick has served as an adjunct professor at The University of San Diego School of Law, California Western School of Law, and San Diego State University. He has instructed students on a plethora of topics, including Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, and Contract Law.
Education
- J.D., California Western School of Law, magna cum laude
- Executive Lead Articles Editor, California Western Law Review
- B.A., Seton Hall University
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Experienced, forward-thinking advocates who go beyond the expected for clients in dispute prevention and resolution.
Our construction attorneys have substantial experience with the diverse and often complex aspects of the construction business.
Awards and Honors
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, Real Estate: Business, Business Litigation, Employment Litigation: Defense, and Construction Litigation: Consumer, 2023-2025
Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California