Oliver Maner LLP - Savannah, GA

Over a Century of Distinguished Legal Excellence in Savannah

For more than 125 years, Oliver Maner LLP has stood as a beacon of legal integrity, trial excellence, and transactional acumen in Savannah and throughout the Southeastern United States. Originally established in 1897, the practice has grown into one of Georgia premier multi-practice institutions, bringing together nearly thirty seasoned trial attorneys and corporate advisors. When regional enterprises, public institutions, or private families need to find an attorney in Savannah capable of handling high-stakes disputes and sophisticated business matters, Oliver Maner delivers unmatched experience.

The firm enduring longevity stems from a culture of thorough preparation, deep civic dedication, and strategic innovation. Whether counsel is needed to structure a complex commercial real estate transaction, defend a municipal agency in federal court, or protect substantial generational wealth through estate planning, Oliver Maner provides the depth of an elite institutional firm paired with personalized client attentiveness. Organizations seeking to hire a business litigation attorney benefit from litigators who have shaped Georgia case law in state and federal appellate courts.

Comprehensive Legal Practice Areas and Advisory Capabilities

• Complex Business Litigation: Representing public corporations, closely held businesses, and financial institutions in contract disputes, shareholder breakups, partnership dissolutions, and fiduciary litigation.
• Commercial Real Estate and Land Use: Guiding developers, lenders, landlords, and purchasers through commercial acquisitions, zoning appeals, environmental compliance, commercial leasing, and financing transactions.
• Estate Planning, Trusts, and Probate: Formulating custom revocable living trusts, irrevocable asset protection trusts, last wills and testaments, healthcare directives, and navigating complex probate and fiduciary disputes.
• Corporate and Business Transactions: Assisting entrepreneurs and established entities with business formation, limited liability company operating agreements, corporate governance, and merger acquisitions.
• Medical Malpractice Defense: Defending hospitals, physicians, clinics, and allied healthcare professionals against high-exposure medical liability and malpractice claims across Georgia courts.
• Government and Municipal Defense: Serving as special counsel and defense litigators for city governments, county boards of commissioners, school districts, and law enforcement agencies.
• Personal Injury and Wrongful Death: Advocating with equal skill in select high-damage personal injury matters, catastrophic trucking collisions, and product liability lawsuits.
• Taxation and Business Succession: Advising high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients on estate and gift taxation, tax planning, and seamless generational business succession.

Peerless Professional Honors and Civic Dedication

Oliver Maner attorneys hold an exceptional track record of leadership in the legal community. Firm partner Patrick T. O Connor served as President of the State Bar of Georgia, and numerous firm attorneys have led the Savannah Bar Association, the Georgia Judicial Nominating Commission, and the Federal Bar Association. Best Lawyers in America recognized Oliver Maner across 20 distinct practice categories in its 2025 Best Law Firms edition, including Tier 1 Metropolitan rankings in commercial litigation, real estate law, trusts and estates, and construction litigation.

Historic Downtown Savannah Offices and Client Services

Situated in the heart of historic downtown at 218 W State St, Savannah, GA 31401, Oliver Maner LLP maintains an exceptional operational framework equipped with modern legal technology and a secure online payment portal. The firm remains steadfast in its dedication to serving regional commerce, civic organizations, and individuals across Georgia and South Carolina.