About Daniel
Daniel McManus earned his J.D. from Vermont Law School in 2001 after beginning his studies there in 1998. His legal education placed him among practitioners who followed an era of increasing interest in alternative dispute resolution and restorative approaches to justice, threads that would later appear in his professional affiliations.
He founded McManus Law Office, PLLC and has run the practice in Vermont. The office has served clients in a range of matters and has been the base for his courtroom work and client counseling. Over the years he has balanced trial practice with negotiation and client advocacy in state matters.
McManus is active in professional circles. He serves as an At-Large Director of the Vermont Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (VTACDL). He also sits on the board of the Centers for Restorative Justice. Those roles place him in networks that bridge traditional criminal defense and community-based approaches to resolving harm. He attends continuing education and association meetings to stay current on practice developments.
His practice mix reflects those connections. He handles criminal defense work and engages in processes that consider restorative outcomes when appropriate. He represents individuals in court proceedings, prepares cases for trial when necessary, and participates in negotiation and problem-solving that can include diversion or alternative resolution mechanisms. His courtroom experience is paired with efforts to explore options outside the formal trial calendar when those paths are available.
Outside client work, McManus has taken part in discussions and panels related to restorative justice and defense practice. Serving on a nonprofit board has involved him in policy conversations and program oversight. That engagement has informed how he approaches cases where victim-offender mediation or community restitution might be relevant.
He remains based at McManus Law Office, PLLC. His current practice concentrates on criminal defense and restorative justice-related matters in Vermont.
