About Jonathan Richard
Jonathan Richard Mani completed his studies at West Virginia University in 1997. He entered the legal field after finishing his education and has since built a practice that crosses state lines. The early record of his career shows steady involvement in the legal community, and his academic background at West Virginia University remains a frequent point of reference in his professional biography.
Mani’s leadership roles surfaced in public view when he served as president of the West Virginia Association for Justice in 2020. That post put him at the center of an organization focused on trial advocacy and professional standards for plaintiff attorneys in the state. He also expanded his professional reach by joining the Ohio Bar in 2021, adding formal membership in that jurisdiction to his credentials. He is admitted to practice in both West Virginia and Ohio and maintains an active presence in both legal markets.
His practice is based at Mani Ellis & Layne Accident & Injury Lawyers, where he works out of offices in Charleston, West Virginia, and Columbus, Ohio. The firm’s name describes the area of law that dominates his caseload: accident and injury work. Over the years he has handled matters that arise from motor vehicle collisions, workplace incidents, and other personal injury scenarios. Courtroom experience and negotiated settlements have each been part of his work, reflecting the varied ways these cases are resolved.
Colleagues and peers have noted Mani’s willingness to take on organizational responsibilities as well as case work. Serving as a bar organization president required managing programs, representing members, and engaging with policy issues that affect civil litigation in West Virginia. His later membership in the Ohio Bar broadened the geographic scope of his practice and allowed him to represent clients on both sides of the Ohio River. He splits time between the Charleston office and the Columbus office, handling cases in both jurisdictions. He handles accident and injury claims across West Virginia and Ohio.
