Stacy Manes
SENIOR PARALEGAL
Similar to the founder of the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC,
Senior Paralegal, Stacy Manes always knew she was headed for a career
in law. Ms. Manes chose one of the best paralegal programs in which to
enroll at Marist College located right here in the Mid Hudson Valley.
Ms. Manes successfully completed the American Bar Association approved
Paralegal Program at Marist College and received her Paralegal Certification
in January of 1998. In a consistent effort to broaden her base of knowledge
in the law and to add to her diverse background, Ms. Manes also obtained
her Certification in Alternative Dispute Resolution in 1997. But Ms. Manes'
achievements in academia did not stop there. In May of 1999, Ms. Manes
graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree also from Marist College.
Armed with her extensive education, Stacy knew that to reach her goal of
Senior Litigation Paralegal she would need to gain substantial additional
training and experience. So she accepted a position as Court Assistant
for the Rockland County Supreme Court, New City, New York. To flourish
as a Court Assistant for the Rockland County Supreme Court, Ms. Manes
called upon her stellar organizational skills and attention to detail.
As Court Assistant, Ms. Manes became a master at multi-tasking, managing
multiple court calendars, scheduling a multiplicity of court actions while
accepting and examining a voluminous amount of court filings. In 2000,
Stacy continued to challenge herself by transitioning to a Legal Secretary
Position at the Orange County District Attorneys Office. At the Orange
County District Attorneys Office, Ms. Manes began to sharpen her ability
to create superlative written legal work product while gaining valuable
litigation experience. While at the District Attorneys Office Stacy among
other tasks, created, organized, transcribed and maintained Felony Indictments,
examined legal documents for sufficiency and maintained case history files
while working closely with the public, attorneys and court personnel.
But Ms. Manes' vast prior legal experience does not stop there, Stacy
went on to amass over 10 years of additional litigation experience, including
but not limited to, 6 years as a Litigation Paralegal with the law office
of Duggan, Crotty & Dunn, P.C. as well as 4 years as a Senior Litigation
Paralegal with Meth Law Offices, P.C. At Duggan, Crotty & Dunn, Ms.
Manes further honed her legal research and writing skills, conducting
legal research regarding various legal issues and drafting multiple different
types of legal documents ranging from general legal correspondence to
motions, affidavits and memoranda of law. Thereafter, at Meth Law Offices,
in true Stacy fashion she immersed herself in her cases, fully accepting
the responsibilities that came along with her newly minted title of Senior
Litigation Paralegal. She knew what would be expected of her as a Senior
Litigation Paralegal, create stellar legal written work product, conduct
thorough, efficient legal research upon a number of different topics,
organize and manage complex case files from filing through trial or settlement,
conduct client and witness interviews, act as liaison between attorney
and client and maybe most importantly, report directly to the senior managing
partner acting not only as the most trusted of legal professionals but
also providing invaluable legal information and case insights. As expected,
Stacy excelled in the Senior Litigation Paralegal role.
In keeping with her mantra, of continuing to grow each and every day, in
her legal knowledge and experience, Stacy knew it was time for a new challenge.
So in 2010, after a grueling interview process, Stacy Manes was chosen
to join the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC. Stacy is one of
the most senior members of the team of legal professionals that is the
Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC. Hiring Stacy Manes remains
one of the best business decisions the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano,
Jr., LLC has ever made. From day one, Ms. Manes quickly became one of
our most valued team members. As Senior Litigation Paralegal, Stacy Manes
is the centerpiece of our highly educated, experienced team of legal professionals.
With nearly 20 years of litigation experience, Stacy Manes has assisted
in handling literally 1000's of cases regarding virtually every conceivable
type of Divorce and Family Law matter; including but not limited to, Child
Support, Spousal Support, Child Custody and Visitation, Family Offenses/Orders of Protection, Child Abuse and Neglect, domestic violence issues, Juvenile Delinquency,
Persons In Need of Supervision, Guardianship, both contested and uncontested
Divorce, including but not limited to everything from the simple to the
most complex and contentious of Divorce cases.
Anyone who knows Ms. Manes knows, she has always and will always put family
first! Not just her own, but the families of her clients as well. At the
Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC, Ms. Manes works as a liaison
between client and attorney. While Stacy is not an attorney and cannot
advocate in court, Stacy Manes can be your greatest advocate in your Divorce
or Family Law Litigation case. Stacy is a master with words, from behind
her keyboard, Stacy does not simply generate stellar legal written work
product, she makes your case come to life. She translates your most compelling
legal and factual arguments into a logical format with which the presiding
judge is most likely to empathize. Stacy Manes has truly reached the pinnacle
of her profession. Her legal research and writing skills are significantly
better than most lawyers. So, if you suspect you may be in for a real
fight in Divorce Court or Family Court, you definitely want Stacy Manes
in your corner!
Education
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Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York
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Bachelors Degree,
Cum Laude-1999
- Paralegal Certificate approved by the American Bar Association-1998
- Certification in Alternative Dispute Resolution, 1997
- Notary Public
