About Christopher Rodney
Christopher Rodney Mank is an attorney based in Lakeland, Florida, specializing in personal injury, business law, and maritime law. With over 25 years of legal experience, he provides comprehensive services to clients throughout Polk County. His office is conveniently located at 425 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801. Mr. Mank's educational background includes a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, which he earned after completing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management at Mercer University. After finishing his education, Mr. Mank began his legal career as in-house counsel in Zurich, Switzerland. This international experience provided him with a unique perspective on legal matters.
Upon returning to the United States, he worked in Miami and Coral Gables, where he handled a variety of defense cases. His focus included premises liability, medical malpractice, products liability, and admiralty/maritime law. This diverse background laid a strong foundation for his later work in personal injury law. In 2006, Mr. Mank relocated to Lakeland, Florida, where he shifted his focus to representing individuals. He began handling personal injury, workers' compensation, and social security disability claims. His commitment to helping clients navigate complex legal issues became a hallmark of his practice. In 2015, he founded his own firm, Mank & Mank, PLLC.
Under this banner, he continued to represent clients in personal injury cases while also addressing workers' compensation premium disputes for employers, foreclosure defense, longshore and harbor worker claims, and bankruptcy. In 2023, Mr. Mank joined Morgan & Morgan as a workers' compensation attorney. In this role, he represents injured workers, advocating for their rights to obtain medical benefits and lost wage compensation. His experience in various areas of law makes him a valuable asset to the firm. Mr. Mank is a member of the Florida Bar and is admitted to practice in the Federal Courts for the Northern, Southern. Middle Districts of Florida, adding to his legal reach.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Mank is actively involved in his community. He dedicates his evenings and weekends to attending, coaching, or stadium announcing games for his children. This commitment to family and community reflects his belief in giving back and supporting the next generation. With a robust legal background and a deep connection to his community, Christopher Rodney Mank continues to make a significant impact in the lives of his clients and those around him.
