Diana Manning, a Principal of the firm, has over two decades experience in complex commercial litigation, including professional liability claims. Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney, she is an accomplished litigator who handles a broad range of matters. Diana is also a skilled appellate practitioner, with experience appearing before the New Jersey Supreme Court. She is frequently retained by clients and other attorneys solely on an appellate level.
Diana is very active in the legal community. The New Jersey Supreme Court has appointed Diana Chair of the District XA Ethics Committee. In May 2016, she joined the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey State Bar Association, where she serves as Vice Chair of the Amicus Committee. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association. She is a Past President of Trial Attorneys of New Jersey, as well as the Morris County Bar Association and the Morris County Bar Foundation. In her role as Chair of the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey’s Amicus Committee, she appeared in several matters, including arguing before the New Jersey Supreme Court in Guido v. Duane Morris, LLP, 202 N.J. 79 (2010), a case that involved the impact of a settlement on a legal malpractice claim.
Diana lectures and writes on topical issues, including ethics. She is the author of the New Jersey Chapter of The Law of Lawyer’s Liability: Fifty-State Survey of Legal Malpractice, ABA/First Chair Press, June 2012, which provides an overview of the laws governing attorney malpractice in each state. Because of her depth of experience in the area of legal malpractice, she was appointed to the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Blue Ribbon Panel Committee in Professional Malpractice. The goal of the committee is to examine current trends in professional malpractice, and develop strategies to handle rising malpractice insurance premiums.
Diana has been recognized for her leadership in the New Jersey legal profession. In 2017, Diana received the Professional Lawyer of the Year Award conferred by the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism of New Jersey, as well as, Trial Attorneys of New Jersey and The Morris County Bar Association. In 2016, the New Jersey Law Journal selected Diana for its inaugural class of Top Women in the Law. She has an AV Preeminent Rating By Martindale-Hubbell. She has been listed in Super Lawyers, from 2009-2018, in "Top 100 Lawyers in New Jersey" for 2018, and in “Top Women Lawyers” in New Jersey for 2013 and 2017-2018. She is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America for 2016-2019. In 2007, she was chosen for the New Jersey Law Journal’s “40 Under 40.”
Experience
- Motorworld, Inc. v. Benkendorf, 228 N.J. 311 (2017)
- Guido v. Duane Morris, LLP, 202 N.J. 79 (2010) (argued amicus curiae)
- Kranz v. Tiger, 390 N.J. Super. 135 (App. Div.), certif. den., 192 N.J. 294 (2007)
- Stoeckel v. Twp. of Knowlton, 387 N.J. Super. 1 (App. Div.), certif. den., 188 N.J. 489 (2006)
- Jerista v. Murray, 185 N.J. 175 (2005)
- Grzanka v. Pfeifer, 301 N.J. Super. 563 (App. Div. 1997), certif. den., 154 NJ 607 (1998)
News
- August 15, 201926 Bressler Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2020, Including 3 ‘Lawyers of the Year'
Florham Park, NJ – August 15, 2019 – Bressler, Amery & Ross is pleased to announce that 26 of its attorneys have been named to the 2020 edition of the Best Lawyers i… Read more
- August 1, 2019Diana Manning Appointed Vice-Chair of NJSBA Appellate Practice Committee
Bressler Principal Diana Manning has been appointed Vice-Chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association Appellate Practice Committee for 2019-2020.… Read more
- June 25, 2019Diana Manning Featured in New Jersey Law Journal Article Regarding Recent Appellate Win
New Jersey Appellate Division overturns a legal malpractice verdict in a case of alleged negligence. The defendant lawyer was represented by Diana Manning of Bressle… Read more
- May 15, 2019Diana Manning to Receive Amicus Curiae Award
Principal Diana Manning will receive an Amicus Curiae Award from the New Jersey State Bar Association in recognition of her efforts in assisting with the Bar's amicu… Read more
- March 201920 Bressler Attorneys Recognized as 2019 Super Lawyers in New Jersey
Florham Park, N.J. – March 18, 2019 – Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C., is pleased to announce that 20 attorneys from the firm have been selected to the 2019 New Jersey … Read more
- January 17, 2019Bressler, Amery & Ross Names Diana C. Manning and Michael T. Hensley Co-Chairs of the Business and Commercial Litigation Practice
The law firm of Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. announced today that Diana C. Manning and Michael T. Hensley have been named as co-chairs of the firm's Business and Com… Read more
- August 15, 201825 Bressler Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2019
Congratulations to the following Bressler attorneys for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2019 edition. Cynthia Borrelli (Insurance Law) and Jed Marcus (Labor… Read more
- August 1, 2018Diana Manning's Successful Amicus Argument for DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar in Accutane Suits
Principal Diana Manning submitted a brief on behalf of amicus curiae DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar in the case In Re: Accutane Litigation (A-25-17) (079958).… Read more
- June 25, 2018Diana Manning Recognized in NJBIZ Vanguard Series: Leaders in Law
Principal Diana Manning has been recognized in the NJBIZ Vanguard Series: Leaders in Law.… Read more
- May 4, 2018Diana Manning, Jed Marcus and Mark Tallmadge Nominated to the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
Bressler is pleased to announce that Diana C. Manning, Jed L. Marcus and Mark M. Tallmadge have been nominated to become Fellows of the American Bar Foundation (ABF)… Read more
- March 19, 201822 Bressler Attorneys Recognized by New Jersey Super Lawyers
Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. is pleased to announce that 16 firm attorneys have been selected to the 2018 New Jersey Super Lawyers list and 6 attorneys were selected… Read more
- November 9, 2017Principal Diana Manning Selected as Recipient of 2017 Professional Lawyer of the Year Award
Bressler Principal Diana Manning has been selected by the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey and the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law as a recipient of… Read more
- August 15, 2017Best Lawyers in America 2018 Recognizes Bressler Attorneys
Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. is pleased to announce that 26 firm attorneys have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018 list, one of the leg… Read more
- June 21, 2017Diana Manning Appointed Gala Director of NJWLA for 2017-2019
Bressler Principal, Diana Manning has been appointed Gala Director of the New Jersey Women Lawyer Association (NJWLA) for 2017-2019.… Read more
- June 9, 2017Bressler’s Diana Manning Appointed Vice Chair of NJSBA Amicus Committee for 2017-2018
Bressler Principal, Diana C. Manning, a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association Board of Trustees, has been appointed Vice Chair of the Association’s Amicus C… Read more
- March 15, 201722 Bressler Attorneys Recognized by New Jersey Super Lawyers
Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. is pleased to announce that 13 firm attorneys have been selected to the 2017 New Jersey Super Lawyers list and 9 attorneys were selected… Read more
- September 14, 2016Bressler's Diana Manning Named to Top 25 Women in Law 2016 by New Jersey Law Journal
Diana C. Manning, a Principal of Bressler, Amery & Ross, has been named to the Top 25 Women in Law 2016, by the New Jersey Law Journal. Diana is a commercial lit… Read more
- August 15, 2016Best Lawyers in America 2017 Recognizes Bressler Attorneys
Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. is pleased to announce that twenty firm attorneys have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017 list, one of… Read more
- June 22, 2016Special Counsel Quotes Diana Manning: “5 Tips for Recruiting and Retaining Women Lawyers"
Bressler Principal Diana Manning was quoted in the article “5 Tips for Recruiting and Retaining Women Lawyers.” The article appears on the Special Counsel blog, The … Read more
- March 11, 201623 Bressler Attorneys Recognized by New Jersey Super Lawyers
Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. is pleased to announce that 13 firm attorneys have been selected to the 2016 New Jersey Super Lawyers list and 10 attorneys were selecte… Read more
- September 25, 2015Diana C. Manning Appointed By the Supreme Court of New Jersey as the Vice Chair of the District XA Ethics Committee
Bressler congratulates Diana C. Manning who was appointed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as the Vice Chair of the District XA Ethics Committee. Ms. Manning curre… Read more
- August 19, 2015Association of County Bar Presidents
On August 5, 2015, nearly 40 county bar association representatives from 19 of New Jersey’s 21 counties met at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe for the Association of… Read more
- August 17, 2015Best Lawyers in America 2016 Recognizes Bressler Attorneys
Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. is pleased to announce that seventeen firm attorneys have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016 list, one of … Read more
- April 30, 2015Diana Manning Offers Advice for New Litigators at Law360.com
Along with more than 45 veteran attorneys, principal Diana C. Manning shared her tips for “What New Litigators Can Do To Win Their First Trial” with Law360.com. “A… Read more
- March 16, 201520 Bressler Attorneys Recognized by New Jersey Super Lawyers
Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. is pleased to announce that 11 firm attorneys have been selected to the 2015 New Jersey Super Lawyers list and 9 attorneys were selected… Read more
- March 4, 2015New Jersey Women Lawyers Association's First Business Development Summit
On February 24, 2015, the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA) held the first Business Development Summit at Park Avenue Club. The Summit was presented by … Read more
- January 19, 2015Diana Manning Installed as President of the Morris County Bar Association
FLORHAM PARK, NJ, January 19, 2015 - Bressler, Amery & Ross proudly congratulates Diana C. Manning on being installed as President of the Morris County Bar Associati… Read more
- December 14, 2014Close Up: Diana Manning
Diana Manning was featured in the NJBiz Executive Moves section. The "Close-Up" feature talked about her Trial Attorneys of New Jersey presidency. To view the articl… Read more
- October 9, 2014Diana Manning Installed as President of the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey
On October 9, 2014, Diana C. Manning was installed as President of the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey at the 47th Annual Trial Bar Awards Reception… Read more
- March 17, 2014Bressler, Amery & Ross Attorneys Named To The 2014 New Jersey Super Lawyer List
Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. is pleased to announce that twelve Firm attorneys have been named to the 2014 New Jersey Super Lawyer List. Each year, Thomson Reuters p… Read more
- December 3, 2013Bressler Will Host Ethics Boot Camp for Corporate Counsel
On Tuesday, December 3, 2013, Bressler, Amery & Ross will host an Ethics Boot Camp for Corporate Counsel. Seminar topics will include: Issues in Corporate Compliance… Read more
- November 25, 2013Bressler Co-Hosts 2013 Update for Insurance Defense Counsel
On November 25, 2013, Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C., along with the Law Office of Viscomi & Lyons, will host a seminar entitled 2013 Update For Insurance Defense Coun… Read more
- September 9, 2013Nine Bressler, Amery & Ross Attorneys Listed in 2013 Super Lawyers Business Edition
Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. is pleased to announce that nine Firm attorneys have been included in the 2013 Super Lawyers Business Edition. Super Lawyers Business E… Read more
- June 6, 2013Trial Attorneys of New Jersey Annual Meeting & MCLE Seminar
Diana C. Manning will be speaking at the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey Annual Meeting and MCLE Seminar on Thursday, June 6, 2013. She will be speaking on legal malpr… Read more
- April 9, 2013Diana Manning Included as a 2013 Top 50 Women Lawyer in New Jersey
Bressler, Amery & Ross is pleased to announce that Diana C. Manning has been included as one of the "Top 50 Women" in 2013 New Jersey Super Lawyers… Read more
- March 28, 2013Bressler, Amery & Ross Attorneys Named to the 2013 New Jersey Super Lawyer List
Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. is pleased to announce that eleven Firm attorneys have been named to the 2013 New Jersey Super Lawyer List. Each year, Thomson Reuters p… Read more
- February 4, 2013Diana C. Manning Begins Term as President of Morris County Bar Foundation
FLORHAM PARK, NJ, FEBRUARY 4, 2013 – Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. is pleased to announce that partner Diana C. Manning has begun her term as President of the Morris … Read more
- July 16, 2012Diana Manning and Benjamin DiLorenzo Author ABA Chapter on New Jersey Professional Liability
Diana C. Manning and Benjamin Di Lorenzo, members of the firm’s Professional Liability Practice Group, authored the chapter on New Jersey State law for the 50-State … Read more
- May 31, 2012Diana Manning Speaks at American Conference Institute's Advanced Forum on LPL/Legal Malpractice Claims and Litigation
On May 31, 2012, Diana Manning was a panelist at the American Conference Institute’s Advanced Forum on LPL/Legal Malpractice Claims and Litigation. She spoke on "Ad… Read more
- March 23, 2012Eleven Bressler, Amery & Ross Attorneys Named to the 2012 New Jersey Super Lawyer List
Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. is pleased to announce that eleven Firm attorneys have been named to the 2012 New Jersey Super Lawyer list. Each year, Thomson Reuters … Read more
- July 5, 2011Diana Manning Has Been Named as a Member of the Editorial Board of the New Jersey Law Journal's Smart LitigatorRead more
- April 26, 2011Eight Bressler, Amery & Ross Attorneys Named to 2011 New Jersey Super Lawyer List
Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. is pleased to announce that eight Firm attorneys have been named to the 2011 New Jersey Super Lawyer list. Each year, Thomson Reuters pu… Read more
- April 22, 2011Diana C. Manning Has Been Certified by the Supreme Court as a Civil Trial AttorneyRead more
- April 13, 2010Eight Bressler, Amery & Ross Attorneys Named to the 2010 New Jersey Super Lawyer List
Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. is pleased to announce that eight Firm attorneys have been named to the 2010 New Jersey Super Lawyer list. Each year, Law & Poli… Read more
- February 16, 2010Diana C. Manning Argues Before the New Jersey Supreme Court
Diana C. Manning argued amicus curiae in the New Jersey Supreme Court on behalf of Trial Attorneys of New Jersey. On January 20, 2010, the Court heard argument in th… Read more
- January 21, 2010Diana C. Manning Installed as Secretary of the Morris County Bar Association
On January 21, 2010, Diana C. Manning, a member of the firm’s Professional Liability, Commercial Litigation, and Construction Law practice groups, was installed as S… Read more
Speaking
- November 26, 20192019 Update for Insurance Defense Counsel
Bressler Principal Diana Manning will be presenting at The seminar titled "2019 Update for Insurance Defense Counsel".… Read more
- November 20, 2019Principal Diana Manning to Speak at a Barry Croland Family Law American Inn of Court Seminar
Principal Diana Manning will participate on a panel at a Barry Croland Family Law American Inn of Court Seminar.… Read more
- November 19, 2019Diana Manning to Speak at NJWLA Seminar "Ethics Questions for Solo and Small Firm Practitioners"
Principal Diana Manning will participate on an engaging panel of thought leaders in the field of Ethics as it applies to solo and small firms. On Tuesday, November 1… Read more
- October 18, 2019Diana Manning to Speak at the 2019 LegalpaloozaRead more
- July 24, 2019Diana Manning to Speak at the New York State Judicial Institute's Judicial Summer Seminars
On July 24, 2019, Principle Diana C. Manning will be speaking at the New York State Judicial Institute's Judicial Summer Seminars.… Read more
- May 14, 2019Diana Manning to be Honored as a Women Pioneer in Law by the Morris Country Bar Association
On May 14, 2019 the Morris County Bar Association will host its' annual Morris County Law Day Celebration and the opening celebrations of a unique exhibit, Women Pio… Read more
- April 10, 2019Diana Manning to Speak at TANJ Seminar "Lessons I Learned From Trials I Have Lost"
Principal Diana Manning will speak at a seminar hosted by the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey (TANJ) titled "Lessons I Learned From Trials I Have Lost."… Read more
- February 21, 2019 and March 14, 2019Diana Manning to Speak at NJICLE Program: Current Developments on the Admissibility of Expert Testimony in New Jersey: Daubert, In Re Accutane, Townsend v. Pierre and Beyond
Principal Diana Manning will speak at at the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE) Program: Current Developments on the Admissibility of Exper… Read more
- November 12, 2018Diana Manning to Speak at The New Jersey Defense Association Annual Women and the Law Seminar
Principal Diana Manning will serve as a panelist at The New Jersey Defense Association 9th Annual Women and the Law Seminar on November 12 in Woodbridge, NJ.… Read more
- October 23, 2018Principal Diana Manning to Speak at Litigators' Roundtable
Principal Diana Manning will speak at the Litigators' Roundtable taking place October 23, 2018 from 5:30-7:00pm in Livingston, New Jersey.… Read more
- September 27, 2018Principal Diana Manning to Speak at NJICLE Program: Everybody Lies - Big Data, New Data and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are
Principal Diana Manning will be speaking at the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE) Program: Everybody Lies - Big Data, New Data and What th… Read more
- May 16-18, 2018NJSBA 2018 Annual Meeting and Convention
Bressler, Amery & Ross is a proud sponsor of the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) 2018 Annual Meeting and Convention taking place May 16-18, 2018 at the Borg… Read more
- April 26, 2018Bressler Sponsors DRI Conference: Turning the Tables on Plaintiffs in Trucking Litigation
Bressler, Amery & Ross is a proud sponsor of the DRI Conference: Turning the Tables on Plaintiffs in Trucking Litigation.… Read more
- March 20, 2018Bressler Sponsors New Jersey Women Lawyers Association 11th Annual WILL Platinum Gala
Bressler, Amery & Ross is a proud sponsor of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA) 11th Annual Women's Initiative and Leaders in the Law (WILL) Platinum G… Read more
- March 6, 2018Principal Diana Manning to Speak at Women in Leadership - Lessons Learned Roundtable
Principal Diana Manning will be speaking at an upcoming roundtable titled "Women in Leadership - Lessons Learned" hosted by the Morris County Bar Association (MCBA) … Read more
- January 24, 2018Bressler Sponsors Morris County Bar Association Annual Installation & Awards Dinner
Bressler, Amery & Ross is a proud sponsor of the Morris County Bar Association Annual Installation & Awards Dinner taking place January 24, 2018 at the Brooklake Cou… Read more
- December 6, 2017Bressler Hosts Ethics for Corporate Counsel Seminar
On December 6, 2017 Bressler will host a seminar titled Ethics for Corporate Counsel Seminar at their Florham Park, New Jersey office.… Read more
- November 21, 2017Bressler Co-Hosts 2017 Update for Insurance Defense Counsel
On November, 21, 2017 Bressler, Amery & Ross along with the Law Office of Viscomi & Lyons will host a seminar titled 2017 Update for Insurance Defense Counsel. It w… Read more
- November 13, 2017Principal Diana Manning to Speak at NJSBA Program: Making It (Ethically) Rain
Principal Diana Manning will be speaking at the NJSBA Program: Making it (Ethically) Rain, a hands-on program for women attorneys.… Read more
- November 7, 2017NJICLE Seminar: Ethics for Civil Trial Attorneys
Principal Diana Manning will be speaking at the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE) Seminar: Ethics for Civil Trial Attorneys.… Read more
- September 16, 2017Principal Diana Manning to Speak at NJICLE Seminar: Hot Tips for Civil Litigators
Principal Diana Manning will be speaking at the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE) Seminar: Hot Tips for Civil Litigators.… Read more
- June 22, 2017National Conference of Insurance Guaranty Funds (NCIGF) Legal Seminar
Bressler, Amery & Ross is a proud sponsor of NCIGF Legal Seminar taking place June 22-23, 2017 at the Hilton New York Midtown in New York, NY.… Read more
- June 8, 2017Trial Attorneys of New Jersey (TANJ) Annual Meeting and MCLE Seminar
Bressler attorneys Thomas Weisenbeck, Diana Manning and Benjamin DiLorenzo will present on Ethics and the Modern Trial Attorney at the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey … Read more
- May 17, 2017NJSBA 2017 Annual Meeting and Convention
Bressler Principals Frank Cuccio, Diana Manning and Frederick Schoenbrodt II will present at NJSBA 2017 Annual Meeting and Convention on May 17-19, 2017 at the Borga… Read more
- January 25, 2017Morris County Bar Association Annual Installation Dinner
Bressler attorneys Mark Tallmadge, Tom Weisenbeck, Diana Manning, Angela Scafuri, Ron Campione, Ben DiLorenzo, Katie Rockwood and Polina Dostalik attended the Morris… Read more
- December 7, 2016The Ethical Implications of Technology and Social Media
Bressler Principal Diana Manning will speak at the Morris County Bar Association’s dinner seminar on the topic of “The Ethical Implications of Technology and Social … Read more
- August 12, 2016NJICLE Seminar: Understanding and Presenting Legal Malpractice Claims
Bressler Principal Diana Manning will speak on “Understanding and Presenting Legal Malpractice Claims” at a New Jersey Institute for Continuing Education (NJICLE) Se… Read more
- June 22, 2016In-House CLE Presentation: Ethical Duties Underlying Supervision of Litigation, Corporate Governance and Regulatory Matters
Cynthia Borrelli, Diana Manning and Mark Tallmadge will present a CLE ethics program, "Ethical Duties Underlying Supervision of Litigation, Corporate Governance and … Read more
- May 18, 20162016 NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention
Bressler Principals Diana Manning and Ed Zipf will speak at the 2016 New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) Annual Meeting and Convention in Atlantic City. On Wedn… Read more
- April 13, 2016ABA Section of Litigation Annual Conference – Researching Jurors During Voir Dire
Bressler Principal Diana Manning will participate in the Ethics Breakout session “Researching Jurors During Voir Dire: #Do, #Don’t, and #HowTo” on Friday, April 15 a… Read more
- November 23, 20152015 Update for Insurance Defense Counsel
Diana Manning will moderate the seminar, “2015 Update for Insurance Defense Counsel” on Monday, November 23. MJ Dobbs will speak on "Loss of Earnings Claims by Illeg… Read more
- November 14, 20152015 MCBA CLE Legalpalooza
Diana Manning and Angela Scafuri will moderate panels at the 2015 Morris County Bar Association (MCBA) CLE Legalpalooza on Saturday, November 14. Diana will moderate… Read more
- November 11, 2015NJDA Presents Women and the Law
Diana Manning will speak on “Ethics and Electronic Communication, Discovery & Devices” at the New Jersey Defense Association’s (NJDA’s) Women and the Law seminar on … Read more
- November 4, 2015'Civil in a Civil Law State' at NJSBA 2015 Mid-Year Meeting
Principal Diana Manning will speak on the panel, “Civil in a Civil Law State” at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s (NJSBA’s) 2015 Mid-Year Meeting on Friday, No… Read more
- February 24, 2015New Jersey Women Lawyers Association's Business Development Summit
Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. is proud to sponsor the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association’s (NJWLA’s) first Business Development Summit on February 24, 2015 at Park … Read more
- December 10, 2014Ethical Implications of E-Discovery & the Use of Social Media
Bressler Principals, Ken Cesta, Diana Manning, and Angela Scafuri will speak on “Ethical Implications of E-Discovery and the Use of Social Media” for a CLE event on … Read more
- November 25, 20142014 Update for Insurance Defense Counsel
Bressler, Amery & Ross will co-host an Update for Insurance Defense Counsel Seminar. The speakers will discuss ethical issues in e-discovery and the use of social me… Read more
- November 22, 2014MCBA CLE Legalpalooza
The MCBA CLE Legalpalooza will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014, and is an all day CLE program that includes 16 separate CLE courses, running in four tracks fr… Read more
- November 19, 2014American Conference Institute's Advanced Forum on LPL/Legal Malpractice
Diana C. Manning will be speaking at the American Conference Institute's Advanced Forum on LPL/Legal Malpractice on November 19, 2014 in New York. She will speak on … Read more
- October 2, 2014New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics Training Conference
Diana C. Manning and Kenneth J. Cesta are speaking at the Office of Attorney Ethics Annual Training Conference on October 2, 2014 at the Mercer County Community Coll… Read more
- April 23, 2014Bressler to Present Ethics In-House CLE Program
On April 23rd, Cynthia Borrelli, Diana Manning and Harry Baumgartner will be presenting a CLE ethics program to in-house counsel at Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield in… Read more
- April 9, 2014The Pitfalls of the Young Lawyer
MCBA Young Lawyer Committee Presents "The Pitfalls of The Young Lawyer" on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM in East Hanover, NJ. The panel will discu… Read more
- March 26, 2014Insurance Broker Liability in the Wake of Superstorm Sandy
On Wednesday, March 26, Cynthia J. Borrelli, Diana C. Manning, and Harry M. Baumgartner will present a transitional CLE program entitled “Broker Liability for Failur… Read more
- December 11, 2013New Jersey Law Journal CLE Seminar
Diana C. Manning will be speaking at New Jersey Law Journal's 2013 CLE Seminar on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Diana will be speaking on What Ethically To Do (And N… Read more
- June 6, 2013Trial Attorneys of New Jersey Annual Meeting & MCLE Seminar
Diana C. Manning will be speaking at the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey Annual Meeting and MCLE Seminar on Thursday, June 6, 2013. She will be speaking on legal malpr… Read more
- March 16, 20132013 Legal Malpractice Update
On March 16, 2013, Diana C. Manning will be speaking at the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education's Program "2013 Legal Malpractice Update." The topic… Read more
- November 20, 20122012 Update for Insurance Defense Counsel Seminar
On November 20, 2012, Bressler, Amery & Ross will co-host a 2012 Update for Insurance Defense Counsel Seminar. The speakers will discuss 1) the use of technology to… Read more
- September 28, 2012Lawyers and Accountants - An Interdisciplinary Dialogue: Issues and Understandings
On September 28, 2012, Diana Manning will be a panelist at the New York County Lawyers’ Association’s seminar "Lawyers and Accountants – An Interdisciplinary Dialogu… Read more
- March 31, 20122012 Legal Malpractice Update
On March 31, 2012, Diana C. Manning will be a speaker at the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s (NJICLE's) Program “2012 Legal Malpractice Update.… Read more
- March 20, 2012MCCA 11th Annual CLE Expo
On March 21, 2012, Diana Manning will speak at the Minority Corporate Counsel Association's 11th Annual CLE Expo in Chicago, Illinois. Her topic is "Ethics Alert: Mu… Read more
- November 21, 2011Ethics Seminar
On November 21, 2011, Bressler, Amery & Ross, along with the Law Office of Baumann & Viscomi will conduct a seminar on ethical issues for the insurance defense couns… Read more
- August 17, 20112011 Back to Basics for the Experienced Trial Attorney
Diana C. Manning will be one of the lecturers at the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey presentation of 2011 Back to Basics for the Experienced Trial Attorney to be held … Read more
- May 18, 20112011 NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention
Diana Manning and Angela Scafuri will be speakers at this year's NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention. Ms. Manning will be speaking Wednesday, May 18th, on "Hot Tips … Read more
- March 26, 2011NJICLE 2011 Legal Malpractice Seminar
On Saturday, March 26, 2011, Diana Manning will speak at the NJICLE 2011 Legal Malpractice Update Seminar. She will lead an in depth discussion of issues raised by t… Read more
- June 9, 2010The Changing Landscape: The Impact of Financial Regulatory and Health Care Reform on the U.S. Economy Seminar
On June 9th, Bressler, Amery & Ross and Wells Fargo will co-host a seminar discussing the Financial Regulatory and Health Care Reform. Topics include the global … Read more
- March 27, 20102010 ICLE Legal Malpractice Update
On March 27, 2010, Diana C. Manning will speak on "Effect of Settlements on the Record Enforcability and More"… Read more
Publications
- April 2019Emoticons and Emojis: Hazards to be Aware of in DiscoveryRead more
- February 18, 2019Bressler Attorneys Draft Amicus Brief Submitted To The New Jersey Supreme Court On Behalf Of The New Jersey State Bar Association
Bressler attorneys Diana Manning, Benjamin DiLorenzo, and Ann Marie Effingham drafted an amicus brief on behalf of the New Jersey State Bar Association that was file… Read more
- October 10, 2018Diana Manning Mentioned in New Jersey Law Journal's Capitol Report
Principal Diana Manning was mentioned in a New Jersey Law Journal article on October 10, 2018.… Read more
- September 5, 2018NJ Supreme Court Clarifies Proper Gatekeeping Role of Trial Courts in Determining the Admissibility of Expert Scientific Testimony
Litigation Alert… Read more
- April 30, 2018Diana Manning Mentioned in New Jersey Law Journal Bar Report - Capitol Report
Principal Diana Manning was mentioned in a New Jersey Law Journal article on April 30, 2018.… Read more
- April 24, 2018Diana Manning Mentioned in New Jersey State Bar Association Article on Trial Court Ruling
Principal Diana Manning was mentioned in a recent New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) article titled "Appellate Division Affirms Trial Court Ruling in Bianchi v… Read more
- March 19, 2018Diana Manning's Amicus Argument for the New Jersey State Bar Association on case over real estate transactions, professional malpractice
The New Jersey State Bar Association was a friend-of-the-court in a case that questions procedures used in real estate closings, the role title companies should play… Read more
- November 20, 2017Diana Manning Mentioned in New Jersey Law Journal Article on Amicus Brief
Principal Diana Manning was mentioned in a New Jersey Law Journal article on November 20, 2017.… Read more
- July 31, 2017Bloomberg BNA Quotes Diana Manning: “Called for Jury Duty? That Facebook Rant is Fair Game”Read more
- May 23, 2016Could Failing to Google Potential Jurors Land You in Trouble?
Within the last few years, bar associations, courts and the media alike have paid much attention to one particular ethics issue affecting every trial attorney: wheth… Read more
- November 3, 2015Pitfalls of Practicing in the Electronic Age
The day-to-day practice of law is dominated by technology. Mobile accessibility permits access and communication from anywhere the lawyer may be. Law firms routinely… Read more
- February 18, 2015New York Court of Appeals Sets New Standard In Legal Malpractice Actions
Professional Liability Alert… Read more
- July 1, 2012The Law of Lawyers' Liability
50-State Survey of Legal Malpractice, State of New Jersey Chapter… Read more
- March 1, 2012The Importance of Defining the Scope of Representation
Executing a retainer agreement when commencing a legal matter has become routine. In fact, in most jurisdictions, a written agreement is required. In many cases, how… Read more
- February 1, 2012Getting Paid and Staying Covered
The Importance of Reviewing Your Professional Liability Policy Before Filing a Suit for Fees… Read more
Awards & Honors
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®, "Lawyer of the Year," Florham Park, NJ, Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, 2020
- Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney
- Recognized in New Jersey Law Journal's "Top Women in Law," 2016
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®, 2015-2020
- Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent Rating
- Martindale-Hubbell's “Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers,” 2012-2013
- Recognized in New Jersey Super Lawyers, 2009-2019
- Recognized in Super Lawyers, “Top 50 Women Lawyers in New Jersey,” 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Recognized in Super Lawyers, "Top 100 Lawyers in New Jersey," 2018, 2019
- Recognized on the New Jersey Law Journal’s “40 Under 40” List, 2007
- Recognized on the Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” List, 2006-2007
- Fellow, American Bar Foundation
- Recognized in NJBIZ Vanguard Series: "Leaders in Law," 2018