About Brett Manske

Brett Manske is the Managing Attorney of The Barnes Firm's Rochester, NY office. He studied pre-medicine before pursuing law and, immediately after law school, was appointed Assistant District Attorney with the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, gaining significant trial experience prosecuting cases. He later returned home to Rochester to practice civil law alongside Steve Barnes, representing individuals and families harmed by serious accidents. His practice covers motor vehicle accidents, construction and workplace injuries, slip-and-fall accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, and complex negligence claims.

Practice areas

Education

University at Buffalo School of Law
J.D.
University at Albany (SUNY Albany)
Undergraduate

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of New York
New York State Bar Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Awards & recognition

Super Lawyers Upstate New York (2017-2024)

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