Attorneys

Mr. Manly took on his first sexual abuse case in 1997. The case involved a young man victimized by his priest/high school principal. After 5 years of litigation, leaving no stone unturned, Mr. Manly was able to achieve a 5.2 million dollar settlement in the action—still the largest single-victim pre-trial settlement in history for the type of abuse suffered.

Mr. Stewart’s practice focuses on representing survivors of childhood sexual abuse and sexual assault in the civil claims against perpetrators and established organizations and their failure to properly and adequately train, hire and supervise said individuals.

Mr. Finaldi's practice is concentrated on litigation of civil actions involving sexual harassment, assault, exploitation, molestation and abuse in educational, sports, familial, recreational, employment, religious and other settings, and actions involving violation of civil rights.

Jane Reilley is an associate attorney with Manly, Stewart & Finaldi. Her practice is focused exclusively on sexual abuse, assault, and harassment, and she has litigated numerous sexual abuse cases against school districts, youth sports organizations, medical practices, and individual perpetrators.

Cristina J. Nolan is a Southern California native who attended California State University, Fullerton and obtained a Bachelor of Art Degree in Political Science, with a minor in Spanish. Thereafter, Cristina attended Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law.

Since becoming an attorney in 2013, Mr. Cunny’s practice has been focused upon litigating every aspect of childhood sexual abuse cases, from pre-litigation investigation through trial and appeal. Specifically, Mr. Cunny has litigated on behalf of victims in matters involving childhood sexual abuse cases, sexual harassment cases, school hazing, personal injury matters, and civil rights violations, at every phase of litigation including trial.

Saul has been named a “Rising Star” in 2014, 2015, and 2016 by SuperLawyers Southern California magazine. He is an active member of the Builders’ Industry Association, the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA)’s Construction Law Section and, Athletes Touch.

Taylor Boren is an associate attorney with Manly, Stewart & Finaldi. He attended the University of Washington in Seattle as a Mary Gates Scholar, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Bachelor of Arts in Law, Societies, and Justice; and minors in Philosophy, Political Science, and Human Rights.

Stu is widely recognized as one of California’s leading strategists in political campaigns and communications. His past clients have included California Governor Pete Wilson, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and director Rob Reiner.