About Ryan E.
Ryan E. Manley practices law in New York and is admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He combines a steady legal training with courtroom experience. Colleagues describe him as methodical and attentive to detail. He has built a practice that spans state and federal matters.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science and criminal justice from the State University of New York at Albany in 2006, after beginning his undergraduate studies in 2002. He later attended Albany Law School, completing his Juris Doctor in 2011. His academic path followed a conventional route from broad social science study into formal legal training.
Manley is admitted to the New York bar and has secured the credential to appear before the Second Circuit. Those admissions allow him to handle matters at both the trial and appellate levels. His work includes briefing, oral advocacy, and the procedural tasks that accompany litigation across state and federal forums.
He joined Harris, Conway & Donovan, PLLC, where he practices alongside attorneys who handle a range of civil matters. At the firm he takes on litigation responsibilities that require both trial preparation and appellate drafting. He is involved in client interviews, evidence review, and strategic planning for contested matters. The role requires steady case management and the ability to adapt arguments for different courts.
Peers and supervisors note his clear writing and attention to procedural detail. He prepares memoranda, motions, and appellate briefs intended to clarify the legal stakes for judges and opposing counsel. He also participates in settlement negotiations when a resolution outside the courtroom better serves a client’s interests.
Outside court filings and client meetings, Manley stays engaged with developments in New York law and federal practice. That attention informs his courtroom filings and helps him anticipate procedural hurdles. He works to ensure arguments are tailored to the specific standards and precedents that govern each forum.
He currently practices at Harris, Conway & Donovan, PLLC, handling matters in New York state courts and appeals in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
