John J. Mc Manus

Overview My clients are unique in their backgrounds, experiences, and objectives. I enjoy the process of determining and implementing the best path forward to achieve their short-term and long-term goals.Johns real estate practice focuses primarily in the Commonwealth of Virginia in Fredericksburg, Blacksburg, and Northern Virginia. He also manages real estate transactions in other states and countries based on the needs of his clients. Johns real estate clients include businesses and individuals engaged in real estate development, construction, home building, sales, leasing and operations. Among these clients are developers of commercial and mixed use projects, real estate investors, lenders, residential home builders, commercial and retail owners, non-profits, general contractors, and end users. John also advises business owners, contractors, physicians, defense contractors and individuals on business operational and transactional matters. He works with individuals in the formation of limited liability companies and corporations (operating and shareholder agreements) and counsels clients in estate planning and the preparation of wills, powers of attorney, trusts, and advanced medical directives. John is the chair of the firms real estate section. He also serves on the firms Board of Directors and as chair of the Information Technology Committee. Recognition Best Lawyers in America® for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Real Estate Law, 2024 - 2025 Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® - This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. Named to Legal Elite (Real Estate/Land Use), Virginia Business, 2009 - 2011, 2013 - 2014, 2019 - 2022, 2024