Manny Serra

Managing Partner

Kelley | Uustal Managing Partner Manny Serra

“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.”

Education

  • University of Florida, B.S. 2011
    • Florida Bright Future Scholarship – Recipient
    • Dean’s List – Member
  • Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, J.D. 2014
    • Law Review – Member & Editor
    • Moot Court Society – Member & Competitor
    • Tort Law Society – Member
    • Shepard Broad 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 Client Satisfaction – American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys – 2019
  • National Trial Lawyers – Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers – 2018

Courses taught

  • Practice Management CLE: AI’s Expanding Role in Criminal Justice and Law Firm Management, published by MyLawCLE
  • Expert CLE: Florida DUI Essentials through Prosecutor and Defense Lenses (Florida Specific), published by MyLawCLE
  • Education CLE: How to Handle Your First DUI Case, published by MyLawCLE

Career

Throughout his legal career, Mr. Serra has built a reputation on a respected principle: treating every client as a person whose story matters. Over the past decade, from confronting big banks to challenging the government, Serra stands firm in his convictions.

With more than 1,500 litigated cases and over 30 jury verdicts, he is known for thorough preparation and for challenging corporate systems that reduce individuals to case files instead of human beings. 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 believes managing a firm is about scaling predictably, without sacrificing quality or client care.

Whether leveraging technology or leading teams, Serra’s greatest strength is his results-driven approach. He empowers his team to manage every case in a way that strengthens the firm’s reputation, honors the trust of referring attorneys and their clients, and will reinforce 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. He is actively involved in the sporting community. When he is not in the office you can find him playing pick-up games at a local field, court, or course – name a sport and he plays it. He is grateful to all the people who have supported and continue to support him in his journey.

Manny Serra in the News

Loving and caring. I really felt it.

CHET, FORMER CLIENT

The Best Law Firm in the country.

M.K., Chicago lawyer

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