Serving West Virginia and Ohio
Personal Injury Attorney
Jon Mani is a founding partner of Mani Ellis & Layne, PLLC, and a passionate advocate for people who have suffered life-changing injuries.
“I love being in the thick of a legal battle,” he says. “I always competed in sports growing up, and I guess it appeals to that side of me.”
With more than two decades of courtroom experience, Jon channels that competitive spirit into helping clients rebuild their lives after devastating accidents.
“I really like helping people,” he explains, “and it’s gratifying when you can make an actual impact in their lives.” That drive defines his approach, strategic, personal, and rooted in genuine empathy for the people he represents.
Over 20 years of representing injured individuals in West Virginia and Ohio
Co-founding partner of Mani Ellis & Layne, PLLC, focused on catastrophic injury and complex personal injury litigation.
Former defense-side attorney in medical malpractice, now using that insight to anticipate insurer strategies.
President of the West Virginia Association for Justice in 2020
Part of a firm that has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for injured clients across West Virginia and Ohio
“We wanted a law firm that had a personal feel to it and a lot of community involvement,” Jon says. “Our goal has always been to treat every case like it’s the only one that matters.”
Settlement for catastrophic brain injury in West Virginia
Multi-million dollar recovery in a medical malpractice and nursing home abuse case
$151 million class action related to water contamination in West Virginia
$4 million product-liability award for wrongful death caused by unsafe machinery
Multiple seven-figure verdicts for construction, trucking, and nursing home negligence cases
Traumatic brain injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Severe burn injuries
Amputations
Construction accidents
Commercial truck and big-rig accidents
Medical malpractice and nursing home negligence
Wrongful death from catastrophic negligence
Jon’s success comes from his ability to connect — not just argue. “I love making connections with people,” he says, “and that’s what trying a case really is — making a connection with jurors and presenting a case in such a way that it’s impactful but also accurate to the evidence and true to the law.”
Deep understanding of insurance defense strategies from prior experience on the defense side
Direct partner-level attention and personal representation in every case
Extensive regional experience in both West Virginia and Ohio courts
Proven trial record and respected leadership within the state legal community
Clear communication, empathy, and trust-driven client relationships
During his term as President of the West Virginia Association for Justice, Jon emphasized collaboration and public trust in the legal system.
“It is an honor to serve as president of the West Virginia Association for Justice,” he said. “It means a lot that our members and my colleagues have placed their trust in me to represent their interests and guide their organization.”
He often speaks about the importance of cooperation in improving the legal profession:
“Lawyers and judges need to come together to share information and ideas so that we can make the practice of law better in our state,” Jon notes. “Working together, we can not only find ways to do our jobs better, but also improve our courts, increase access to justice, and strengthen public confidence in our system.”
J.D., West Virginia University College of Law (2001)
B.A., West Virginia University (1997)
Admitted to practice in West Virginia (2001) and Ohio (2021)
President, West Virginia Association for Justice (2020)
Frequent lecturer on medical-legal topics, including malpractice and nursing home litigation
Contributor to educational publications on personal injury and trial advocacy
Featured in professional directories and firm media as a leading personal injury attorney
Appears in the firm’s “Meet Attorney Jon Mani” video series and client education campaigns
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