Benjamin C. McManus

Ben has worked as a civil litigator since he was admitted to practice in 2015.  His practice focuses on medical malpractice defense, Medical Board investigations, assisting hospital risk managers, and nursing home litigation. He has experience with trials, hearings, and depositions, as well as review and assessment of medical records and other complex documents.

Ben has given educational presentations on scope of practice drift and social media use for healthcare providers. His pro bono work has included preparing end of life planning documents for cancer patients.  He is an accomplished musician, playing the tuba in his church orchestra.  An Asheboro native, he lives with his wife, a middle school teacher, his daughter, and their dog.

Education, Honors & Admissions

• University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 2015

  • Articles and Notes Editor, First Amendment Law Review, 2014-2015

  • Staff Member, North Carolina Law Review, 2013-2014

• High Point University, B.A. summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

  • Namesake for the Ben McManus High Point University Pep Band Spirit Award

• Summer Clerk, Justice Paul Newby, N.C. Supreme Court, 2013

• Admitted:  N.C. 2015

Affiliations

• American Society for Healthcare Risk Management, N.C. Chapter

• North Carolina Bar Association

  • Health Law Division and Young Lawyers Division.

• North Carolina Assisted Living Association