Background
Mangano, Maria J. was born on January 29, 1957 in West Germany.
Mangano, Maria J. was born on January 29, 1957 in West Germany.
University of Virginia (Bachelor of Arts, with highest honors, 1978). Duke University (Master of Arts, in English, 1979). University of North Carolina (Juris Doctor, 1982).
Worked at Fuller, Becton, Slifkin & Bell, P.A. (Raleigh, North Carolina) specializing in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, Vehicle Collisions, Medical Malpractice and Product Liability. Land Condemnation Law. Business Torts and Commercial Litigation.
Admitted to the bar, 1982, North Carolina.
1984, United States. District Court, Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina. 1987, United States. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit.
Phi Beta Kappa. Member: Wake County and North Carolina Bar Associations.
North Carolina State Bar. North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers.
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys (Chair, Nominating Committee, 1993-1995.
Vice-President, 1995-1996.
President, 1996-1997). The firm"s practice is primarily directed towards settlement and trial of major personal injury cases. Most of these involve vehicle collisions, defective products, and professional negligence.
lieutenant is our goal to work diligently and zealously to protect our clients" rights and to hold accountable and responsible those individuals, corporations, and governmental bodies who engage in conduct that is unsafe, negligent, and criminal.
In addition, the firm"s practice includes commercial litigation and land condemnation. Because of a commitment to making justice for all a reality, the firm has worked as cooperating counsel with North Carolina Legal Services, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Legal Defense Fund, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the American Civil Liberties Union.
The firm also provides consultation and advice to minority businesses.
Member: Wake County and North Carolina Bar Associations. North Carolina State Bar. North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers.
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys (Chair, Nominating Committee, 1993-1995. Vice-President, 1995-1996.
President, 1996-1997).