Brian Manning

Practice Areas:
Eminent Domain
Inverse Condemnation
Real Property
Civil Trial

Admitted:
California

Member Of:
Sacramento County Bar Association
State Bar of California

Born:
August 10, 1978, Redding, CA

Education:
J.D. (2005)
McGeorge School of Law
University of the Pacific

B.S. (2002)
Georgetown College

Other Accomplishments:

Sacramento Magazine’s 2020-2023 List of Top Lawyers in the areas of eminent domain and real estate.

Northern California Super Lawyers, (Eminent Domain / Condemnation) 2019-2023

Super Lawyers, Rising Stars (Eminent Domain / Condemnation)  2013-2018

PRACTICE AREAS

Brian Manning is a partner practicing in eminent domain, inverse condemnation, real estate, and general civil trial and litigation. His primary concentration is in eminent domain/inverse condemnation and real estate, representing property and business owners in eminent domain and inverse condemnation cases for total and partial takes involving public projects related to gas pipelines, flood control; water conveyance; transportation; sewer projects; energy transmission; and other public works projects. He has successfully represented clients in fighting the government’s right to take the property, and works on a daily basis to ensure DNLC’s clients achieve their Constitutional right to just compensation.

He has tried matters on behalf of property and business owners in the areas of eminent domain, business valuation, real property, contract disputes, failure to disclose, real property tax appeals, and partnership dissolutions.

Mr. Manning has handled numerous Court of Appeal cases involving condemnation and real estate disputes.

In addition to condemnation, Mr. Manning represents individuals and businesses in general real estate matters, including land use and development, easements, purchase and sale agreements, leases, and environmental issues.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Mr. Manning’s law firm is one of U.S. News & World Reports Best Law Firms in eminent domain (2011-2024).
• He is individually listed by Best Lawyers as “Ones to Watch” in eminent domain and real estate litigation.
• He is also recognized for his achievements by Sacramento Magazine, including its 2023 List of Top Lawyers in the areas of eminent domain and real estate. 
• Since 2013, he has been selected by the Super Lawyers organization for his achievements in Eminent Domain / Condemnation (2013-2018- Rising Star; 2019-2024- Super Lawyer). Being named a Super Lawyer is an achievement attained by less than 5% of the attorneys in California, with each candidate being evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement.
• He co-authored Eminent Domain Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Leading Lawyers on Examining Condemnation and Compensation Issues in a Post-Kelo Environment, part of the Inside the Minds series. 
• He has also been included in Who’s Who In America in Law since 2012 (a national publication established in 1899).
• He is a member of the Condemnation Attorney’s Group.
• He has a client review rating of “preeminent” on Martindale Hubbell.

BACKGROUND

Mr. Manning is a 4th generation Sacramentan with strong ties to the community. He graduated from Christian Brothers High School, and after attending college on a baseball scholarship, he returned to Sacramento and graduated “with distinction” as a member of the Traynor Honor Society from McGeorge School of Law.

He has worked with Gary Livaich at DNLC since becoming an attorney. Mr. Livaich is an AV rated lawyer by Martindale Hubbell; a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates; a “Super Lawyer” in eminent domain from 2008-2023; and named a Best Lawyer – Eminent Domain by Sacramento Magazine.

His focus is to ensure that the client’s concerns and goals are satisfied in the most economical way. To view some of Mr. Manning’s results, click here.

“I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever yet imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution.” Thomas Jefferson (1789).

Professional and Community Associations

• Christian Brothers Philanthropy Committee- Member
• NeighborWorks Board of Trustees, a non-profit organization supporting need-based housing and education
• Christian Brothers Alumni Board of Directors- Past President
• Sutter Club- Membership Committee
• California State Bar
• Member of the Real Property Section of California State Bar
• Condemnation Attorney’s Group