Mano DeAyala serves as counsel to individuals and companies in various industries, including oil and gas, real estate, construction, manufacturing, financial services, distribution, retail, healthcare, hospitality and non-profits.
He handles claims involving business torts, corporate governance, contracts, and employment matters.
His trial, arbitration, and appellate practice concentrates on disputes in domestic and international matters.
He is licensed in multiple states and international jurisdictions and represents clients in courts and arbitrations throughout Texas, Alabama, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia, Illinois, the U.S.
Court of Claims and in England.
Mano regularly tries cases to verdict, judgment, or arbitration award.
Mano serves in the Texas House of Representatives, House District 133; home to several Fortune 500 companies and the Energy Corridor.
As an appointee of the United States Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President, Mano serves as an arbitrator of trade disputes under the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement.
As an appointee of Governor Gregg Abbott, Mano served as a member of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and the Windham School District (2017-2022), and in leadership roles with the “C” Club of Houston, Houston Regional Business Coalition, Hispanic Leadership Alliance, Spring Branch-Memorial Sports Association and the Children’s Fund.
Mano is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell, a ranking at the highest level of professional excellence by his peers.
He has also been recognized in Best Lawyers in America (Real Estate Litigation), Texas Sup.