Manny Serra

Managing Partner

“People who find themselves in our legal system deserve every stone overturned in their quest for justice – there are no shortcuts to securing extraordinary results.”

Speaking engagements & Publications

  •  Florida’s Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel: Regional Conflict Counsel Summit, Orlando, FL – “Gaining a Competitive Edge in Jury Selection”, Speaker, 2026
  • Florida Justice Association: 2026 Christian D. Searcy Voir Dire Institute, Orlando, FL – “Jury Social Media Research”, Speaker, 2026
  • MyLawCLE, “AI’s Expanding Role in Criminal Justice and Law Firm Management,” Practice Management CLE
  • MyLawCLE, “Florida DUI Essentials Through Prosecutor and Defense Lenses” Expert CLE
  • MyLawCLE, “How to Handle Your First DUI Case” Education CLE

Professional Associations

  • Florida Bar
  • Broward County Bar Association (Board of Directors)

Education

J.D., Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law

  • Honors and Activities
    • Law Review, Member and Editor
    • Moot Court Society, Member and Competitor
    • Tort Law Society, Member
    • Shepard Broad Scholarship, Recipient
    • Dean’s List, Member

B.S., University of Florida

  • Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Sports Management
  • Honors and Activities
    • Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, Recipient
    • Dean’s List, Member

Awards

  • Nation’s Top 1% Award Winning Attorney, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2024
  • Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2020
  • 5-Star Excellence in Insurance Law, Lawyers of Distinction, 2020
  • 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2019
  • National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2018

Career

Throughout his legal career, Manny Serra has approached every case by first understanding the person behind it: what happened to them, what they have lost, and what they need from their lawyer.

 

With more than 1,500 litigated cases and over 30 jury trials, he is known for thorough preparation and for challenging the systems that reduce individual human beings to case files. Serra’s commitment to exceptional client service extends to embracing innovative tools. He has taught courses on artificial intelligence in legal practice management, believing that technology should enhance, not replace, the personal attention every client deserves.

 

Trained in the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), Serra blends structure with creativity to lead effectively.

 

He empowers the team at Kelley | Uustal Trial Attorneys to manage every case in a way that strengthens the firm’s reputation, honors the trust of referring attorneys, and reinforces K | U’s tradition of excellence in protecting clients’ futures.

Background

Manny Serra was born and raised in South Florida. His parents are his heroes. His wife and kids are his world.. When he is not in the office you can find him playing pick-up games at a local field, court, or course.

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