About Vince William

Vince William Finaldi is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2005. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Finaldi is a partner at Manly, Stewart & Finaldi, a law firm specializing in representing victims of sexual abuse and harassment. The firm's office is located at 19100 Von Karman Ave, Suite 800, Irvine, California 92612.

Mr. Finaldi earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, graduating magna cum laude in 2002. He then pursued his Juris Doctor at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, where he served as an editor for the Journal of Environmental Law and Policy and participated in joint study courses with the Georgetown University Law Center and University College of London. He graduated in 2005.

Mr. Finaldi's practice focuses on civil litigation involving sexual harassment, assault, exploitation, molestation, and abuse in various settings, including educational institutions, sports, familial environments, recreational activities, employment, and religious organizations. He also handles cases involving violations of civil rights. His work encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.

Throughout his career, Mr. Finaldi has represented clients in the Superior Court of California for the County of Orange, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. He has also appeared before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Prior to joining Manly, Stewart & Finaldi, he served as an Infantryman in the U.S. Marine Corps, earning numerous decorations and a meritorious promotion before his honorable discharge in 1997.

Mr. Finaldi is an active member of the State Bar of California and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Central and Eastern Districts of California. He is also a member of the Orange County Bar Association. In 2021, he was honored with the Consumer Attorney of the Year award by the Consumer Attorneys of California. Additionally, he has been recognized by Super Lawyers from 2016 to 2026 and by Best Lawyers since 2023. Mr. Finaldi is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse clientele effectively.

Education

Univ of California Berkeley

Undergraduate Degree

UCLA School of Law

Law Degree

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Lawyer

Manly & Stewart

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California for the County of Orange State Trial Court · Admitted 2005
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 2005
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 2005
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 2005

Types of Cases Handled

Sexual harassment assault exploitation molestation abuse civil rights violations

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Litigation Negotiations Trials

Professional Associations

U.S. District Court, Central and Eastern Districts of California

has membership Current

Orange County Bar Association

has membership Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 19100 Von Karman Avenue Suite 800 Irvine CA 92612