Manny Arora
Trial Attorney
As one of the most recognized names in criminal defense and sports law in the Southeast, Manny Arora has successfully represented clients facing charges of white collar crime domestic violence, major drug offenses and murder.
He began his career as a prosecutor for the United States Air Force from 1994 to 1998, during which time he earned a nomination as the top attorney in the USAF. He joined the Fulton County, Georgia District Attorney’s office in 1998 and worked in the major crimes (homicide) division until 2001. Prior to starting Arora & LaScala, Manny was a partner at in the prestigious criminal defense firm of Garland, Samuel & Loeb.
Manny is a former adjunct professor at Georgia State University School of Law and continues to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces as a Major in Air Force Reserve, where he also serves as a monthly columnist for the USAF publication, The Minuteman.
Named by the Indian Express as one of the top 6 Asian lawyers in the U.S., Manny is also a legal analyst for Atlanta's ESPN radio affiliate 680 The Fan and regional television show Sports Nite. He is a frequent guest on CNN, Fox News, ESPN and has been quoted as a legal expert in the New York Times and USA Today.
Manny continues to specialize in criminal defense as well as, asset forfeiture and civil litigation and crisis management. He has represented many high-profile clients including professional athletes, law enforcement agents, lawyers and politicians.
In addition to his criminal defense practice, Manny recently received his NFL agent certificate. Since 2007 he represents athletes with the Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs.
AREAS OF PRACTICE:
Criminal trial practice State & Federal
Criminal Appellate practice state & Federal
BAR ADMISSIONS:
Georgia, 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, 2001
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia, 2002
EDUCATION:
Georgia State University College of Law, 1994: Juris Doctor
Georgia Institute of Technology, 1991: Bachelor of Science, Nuclear Engineering
PUBLISHED WORKS:
The Benefits of Having a Living Will, Minuteman Magazine, 2005
Congress Strikes Out with Proposed Steroid Legislation, Sports Litigation Alert, July 2005
Uniformed Service Members Re-employment Rights, Minutemen Magazine, 2004
Military Tribunals, Khabar Magazine, January 2002
CLASSES/SEMINARS/LECTURES:
Adjunct Professor, Georgia State University School of Law, 2006-2007
Keynote Speaker at GSU Law School’s Law Day, 2008
Frequent Lecturer at State Bar of Georgia Sports and Entertainment Law Panel and Emory Law School’s Sports Law Section
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
United States Air Force Reserve, Major
Atlanta Bar Association, Member
Georgia Bar Association, Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Member
Sports Lawyers Association, Member
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Ranked one of the Top 6 Asian Lawyers in the United States by Indian Express, 2007
AV Rated (highest level) Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell