TESTIMONIALS BY MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEYS

I recently retained Roger to assist me with a rather complex opposition to a Motion to Dismiss in Federal   District Court. I had a very limited time to respond and address issues involving federal jurisdiction, minimum contacts, the Long Arm Statute and forum non conveniens, among others. It was clear to me that I was not going to be able to complete the task within the short window of time allotted. I had less than 14 days to complete the task and only a few available days when I was not in court on other matters. Roger’s work product was exceptional and delivered on time as promised. The resulting memorandum was delivered to me ‘signature ready’ and formatted for e-filing with the federal court. His writing is concise and his arguments are well considered. It is clear to me that he puts a considerable amount of research and effort into his work and his legal writing is technically superb. I recommend Roger without hesitation. My only concern is that in time he’ll be too busy when I call again!"

If you need the services of the best brief writer in Boston, call Roger Manwaring. Before I retired from practice, in December 2011, Roger worked with me at Barron & Stadfeld, P.C. for many years, assisting with pleadings, motion practice, trial memoranda and appellate briefs. I depended upon him for his keen intellect, quick grasps of legal issues, skill at legal research and his ability to write clearly and succinctly about even the most complex of legal and factual issues. Among his other great talents are his ability to function well under pressure and to be very efficient in the use of his time. I always felt that the two of us could, and did, compete successfully with much larger law firms that assigned numerous attorneys to a case."

I have worked with Roger for many years. He is, without question, the best legal researcher and writer that I have ever known. He has the ability to quickly identify critical issues, efficiently and exhaustively research the relevant issues, and produce briefs and memoranda that are both clear and persuasive. He has, on numerous occasions over the years that I have worked with  him, produced work that impressed not only clients but opposing counsel. He is professional and a pleasure to work with. He is extremely organized and dependable and excels at working under pressure to meet deadlines. In part because he has focused for much of his career on legal research and writing, he brings to those assignments a broad scope of knowledge that makes him an excellent sounding board both in narrowing the scope of issues to be addressed and in identifying arguments or positions that may now have been recognized by others. I plan to continue using Roger and to continue to recommend his work to others."

Roger excels at writing appellate briefs and difficult dispositive motions and oppositions.  I trust that work assigned to him will be done on time and will meet the highest professional standards.  In short, a project given to Roger is one I don’t need to worry about. In addition to being an excellent researcher and writer, Roger is often able to bring clarity to confusing situations.  He can dissect a factually complex case into well defined legal issues addressed by convincing, well supported arguments.  Roger is also well versed in both the trial court and appellate rules. Roger has done work for me on a wide range of legal issues, from wrongful death to the Truth in Lending Act.  In every case, he has added value and benefited my client.  For example, I recently worked closely with Roger on a complex case in which a commercial landowner claimed a prescriptive easement over an abutting owner’s property.  Roger drafted motions for and oppositions to summary judgment.  As mediation approached, facts were discovered which were significantly different than those which the parties had assumed in their summary judgment papers.  Roger quickly understood the significance of the new facts to my client’s legal position, crafted some entirely new legal arguments, and helped me settle the case on very favorable terms for my client. Roger is an absolute pleasure to work with and I recommend him without reservation.  He is the best legal researcher and writer I have encountered in my 19 years of practice."

Roger is, without doubt, the best legal researcher and legal writer that I have ever encountered. His work helped enable our small firm to litigate and win cases against much larger firms having greater resources. In short, Roger leveled the playing field. I and other shareholders consistently relied on Roger to perform the firm’s most difficult and demanding research and to draft its most complex pleadings, appellate briefs, motions and other documents. Roger’s work was highly valued because he excelled at every stage of the research and writing process. His research skills are highly developed and include a strong knowledge of both computerized and traditional resources. On many occasions when we were collaborating on a motion or brief, Roger was able to locate the 'needle in a haystack': a case highly supportive of our position which opposing counsel had not located."

Roger is an exceptionally talented legal researcher and written advocate. He is a skilled writer able to produce forceful legal arguments in a signature-ready brief or objective legal analysis in an office memorandum. The documents Roger produces are clear, persuasive and well organized. Using a direct writing style, his briefs and memoranda always exhibit a careful and sophisticated analysis of the applicable law, including both the position I hope to take and, if requested, any opposing arguments. Roger quickly understands the legal issues of a case, identifies facts which are most relevant and avoids becoming bogged down in irrelevant minutia. He recognizes and understands nuances in the law that can make the difference between winning and losing. In completing a research and writing assignment, Roger works closely with the attorney handling the case. He takes an initial assignment, discusses it with you throughout the research process, and often suggests new or different legal issues or arguments. He also does not hesitate to question the arguments I’ve suggested if he finds them not best supported by the law, with very beneficial results for the client. My practice focuses on products liability, medical malpractice and other torts. Over many years, I have relied on Roger for my most complicated legal research and writing projects. His work is excellent. He never misses an agreed-upon deadline. I highly recommend his services."

Roger and I worked together for 26 years at a mid-size law firm. ...Roger researched legal issues and wrote briefs, memoranda of law or internal memoranda for me in a number of contentious matters involving different areas of the law.  Roger’s writing is superb.  He writes with great authority and is direct and to the point. ... Roger is always easy to work with and responsive to requests.  He dependably produces the work in a timely manner. He is also a good editor, is cost-effective, and works well as part of a team. Roger is a unique lawyer with a unique skill set. I highly recommend him and would not hesitate to call upon him."

Roger is the best writer/researcher I have ever worked with. His timelines are always met, his input and analysis invaluable."