Manuel & Thompson, PA

Our church had the wonderful opportunity to use Manuel & Thompson to deal with some unresolved insurance issues after hurricane Michael (2018). They were absolutely amazing. Not only were they professional, but they took it to the next level of kindness and caring. They made the whole experience less stressful and awkward. They took the intimidation factor out of dealing with lawyers. The majority of our dealings was with and through Lauren Dodge. She is a perfect representation of the firm and we feel we have not just created a professional relationship, but now have a friend.

Lauren Dodge, esq. and her paralegal, Stephanie Stopka, handled my case. They did an excellent job. Lauren and Stephanie always kept me updated promptly. Lauren negotiated really well on my behalf. I received a well deserved settlement, to the amount that I was satisfied with. If it wasn't for the great work of the Manuel & Thompson firm, I would not have gotten a justified bad faith settlement. I absolutely recommend the Manuel & Thompson firm for legal needs.

We had a great experience with Zach Taylor from Manuel and Thompson. He was empathetic to our situation and needs. He was very understanding and was able to resolve our situation with ease. Most notably, he really seemed to care, personally, for our concerns as well as helped us by working with us to resolve our issue and obtain a better than expected outcome. I would highly recommend Mr Taylor and this firm to anyone with legal needs as well as a caring, empathetic, and competent legal service(s).

I was recently in an accident that left me very concerned about my situation. I hired Jay Manuel and that was the best decision I could have made. He explained everything to me and they communicated well which is very important when hiring an attorney. Jay was able to resolve my case and everything turned out to be better than I expected. I was also able to learn a lot though all of this because of Jay taking the time to explain everything so well. If you're wondering which firm to hire, make the decision to go with this one and you'll be glad you did.

From Day 1, very efficient, professional and empathized with the car accident that my son was involved with. Mr. Jay Manuel listened to us and answered all of our questions and spoke 100% truth on what is to be expected from beginning to settlement. Highly recommend them.

Zachary Taylor, esq. and his paralegal, Melissa Peak, did such an amazing job on my case. They always kept me informed and went above and beyond with helping me get the settlement I deserved after a drunk driver totaled my car on Christmas Eve. I would 100% recommend them for your legal needs.

Attorney Lauren Dodge helped us with a legal issue for our business. She is prompt and answers all questions we have. She's the best. Highly recommend this law firm and Lauren Dodge.

Zach Taylor was recommend and WOW what a recommendation. Professional, knowledgeable and driven. Your best advocate. Hope I don’t need a lawyer again but if I do I know who I’ll call first.

We worked with Zachary Taylor and he did a fantastic job! He helped assist us with a very important legal issue and did so with great skill. Would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal services and we can’t thank him enough.

Zach Taylor of Manuel and Thompson did a great job assisting me in a car crash claim.His experience was crucial. I highly recommend him!!!

I can't say enough about this firm! After being in a terrible auto accident, I hired Waylon Thompson to handle my case. Between he, and his assistant Michelle Cates, everything was handled very well. I was able to focus on myself and and my recovery, and anything I had to do was done by email, text, or phone. I was treated with such compassion in a difficult, painful time of my life. It is so nice to be treated like a person, not just another case. I highly recommend using this firm for anything requiring that kind of expertise. They are so knowledgeable and thorough in all they do!

Zach Taylor was an amazing attorney for our family! He went above and beyond during a hard time and made the whole process so much easier. We are so grateful for his professionalism and promptness.

Zach Taylor was amazing! He handled our Hurricane Michael claim with patience, facts, and most importantly, relentless pursuit of what we needed to settle our claim justly. As we head into Hurricane 2023 season, I hope we do not need to make any claims, but if we do, I strongly recommend hiring Zach and Manuel & Thompson. They cut through the red tape of insurance claims.

My experience seeking legal counsel with Zachary B. Taylor was fantastic! My questions and concerns were answered by Mr. Taylor in a way that anyone without a law degree would understand. I would highly suggest Mr. Taylor for any of your legal needs.

I have used the services of the Manuel and Thompson law firm in the past. I was pleased with the outcome and that the case was handled in a professional manner. I have personally known Waylon Thompson and Zachary Taylor for more than 20 years. They both are of high moral character, and I would trust them with any legal issue. They are involved in community organizations, including school and church, and give back with their time and resources. Definitely recommend.

Living in this state and area unfortunately we have had a couple accidents where we needed the assistance of an attorney. Jay Manuel was recommended by a friend of mine and I'm so glad we went this route. He and his team (shout out to Ms. Sheryl and Ms. Elouise) have worked on 3 cases for us (I know) and I will continue to recommend him to others. He is very thorough in explaining each step, the expectations, what certain words mean (let's face it I don't know all that jargon), and he even recommends certain limits for car insurance. Never thought of it that way but I guess your attorney would be the best person to get that type of advice from. If my husband or myself had any questions they were always prompt at getting back with us. He is up front about pricing and time length. But one of the things I love the most, they are KIND.

Fortunately, I had not needed an attorney since the 80's and those interactions left a very bad taste. Not only were the outcomes not in my favor, even worse, the 2 different attorneys I used were incredibly disorganized, unprofessional and did not remember even the most basic facts concerning my case....like my name.

So when the need arose recently, being older and wiser, I sought references. I received several referrals for Manual and Thompson.

From the moment I walked through the doors I felt very comfortable with my choice. The entire staff was highly professional. Mr. Zach Taylor handled my cases. In both cases I received a favorable outcome but even more importantly, I had great interactions with Mr. Taylor. He spoke to me in laymen's terms and broke down every aspect of my cases so I would know what to expect in court.

I am forever grateful for the effort of Mr. Taylor and their entire staff!! I highly recommend Manuel and Thompson!!

Great law firm! Zach Taylor was professional and amazing to work with. I have recommended him to a few of my friends. He has the best interest in mind and goes out of his way to make sure our needs are met! 100% recommended!

Mr. Zach Taylor with Manuel & Thompson goes above and beyond to answer all questions and explains them perfectly. I have known Mr. Taylor personally for over 30 years and he hasn’t forgotten his home town! He still supports local youth and high school sports as well as community involvement! He is a man of integrity and honesty and I would trust him with any case for my family!

I can personally recommend Waylon Thompson. Having known him for over 20 years and worked for him for several of those early years, I know firsthand that he cares about his clients and their cases, and how hard he works to get his clients the best outcome. He always returns his phone calls and will keep you informed on the status during your case. Waylon is extremely knowledgeable of the law and trial work. He’s not afraid to go to court.
Even now I can call him, and he is always ready to help me with even the smallest questions.