
Meryl Colle Maneker, Class Action Attorney in San Diego, California
Over 37 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action, Employment, and Litigation · 4.6/5 rating from 8 verified client reviews
Retired Partner
San Diego, CA
Practicing class action in San Diego since 1989.
- 37+
- Years practicing
- 4.6 ★
- 8 client reviews
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Quick answer
Meryl Colle Maneker is a retired partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Employment, and Litigation. Meryl has over 37 years of legal experience. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 8 client reviews.
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Experience
- over 37 years
- Known for
- Class Action · Employment · Litigation
- Handles Class Action, Employment, and Litigation matters from San Diego, CA.
- Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Meryl Colle Maneker: Meryl Colle Maneker is a retired partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Employment, and Litigation. Meryl has over 37 years of legal experience. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 8 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Meryl Colle Maneker
Meryl concentrates on class action, employment, litigation, product liability, and business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Meryl handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Class Action
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Employment
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Litigation
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Product Liability
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Business
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Class Action cases in San Diego, California
Meryl takes class action matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Meryl agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in San Diego, California
Meryl takes employment matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Meryl agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in San Diego, California
Meryl takes litigation matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Meryl agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in San Diego, California
Meryl takes product liability matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Meryl agrees to represent you.
Business cases in San Diego, California
Meryl takes business matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Meryl agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Meryl Colle Maneker — Over 37 years of California class action experience
Meryl Colle Maneker is a retired partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Employment, and Litigation. Meryl has over 37 years of legal experience. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 8 client reviews.
Meryl Colle Maneker is a lawyer practicing class action defense, labor and employment, products liability defense and 1 other area of law. Meryl received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years. Meryl practices at Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP in San Diego, CA.
Meryl's approach to class action cases
Meryl Colle Maneker is a lawyer practicing class action defense, labor and employment, products liability defense and 1 other area of law. Meryl received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years. Meryl practices at Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP in San Diego, CA.
The kind of cases Meryl takes
Meryl reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, employment, and litigation matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Meryl Colle Maneker's legal education and bar admissions
New York University
J.D. · 1988
Brown University
A.B. · 1983
Jurisdictions
Meryl's state bar admissions
California
1997 · ACTIVE
Georgia
1992 · ACTIVE
Virginia
1990 · ACTIVE
New York
1989 · ACTIVE
Meryl studied at J.D. in New York University and A.B. in Brown University.
Law school and academic background
Meryl completed J.D. in New York University and A.B. in Brown University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Meryl runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Meryl Colle Maneker
Meryl has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Meryl Colle Maneker's office in San Diego
Meryl's primary office is at 402 West Broadway, Suite 1600, San Diego, CA, 92101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Meryl Colle Maneker — 4.6/5 rating from 8 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Meryl. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing class action attorneys in San Diego.
4.6
8 client reviews
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How to hire Meryl Colle Maneker — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Meryl usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Meryl charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Meryl's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Meryl will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a class action attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Meryl
Meryl discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Meryl confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Meryl's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Meryl Colle Maneker
How much does it cost to hire Meryl for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Meryl walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Meryl offer a free consultation?
Meryl charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Meryl's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Meryl's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in California typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Meryl gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Meryl take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
Meryl is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Meryl will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Meryl?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Meryl will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Meryl accepting new class action clients right now?
Meryl's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Class Action attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Meryl handles class action matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified class action attorneys in that community.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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