Serving Santa Cruz with Experience, Integrity & Focus

The Law Office of James C. Eschen has been part of the Santa Cruz legal community since 1997, offering trusted counsel in business disputes, real estate matters, and civil appeals. Led by James C. Eschen-a seasoned Santa Cruz attorney with over four decades of legal experience-our firm is known for clear communication, realistic guidance, and a hands-on approach to every case. Se habla español.

Katelyn Manning

Partner 

Attorney Katelyn Manning joined the firm in 2015 as an intern while earning her B.A. in Legal Studies at Quinnipiac University. She continued working for Attorney Collier as a paralegal after graduating and worked for the firm through law school. She earned her Juris Doctor from New England Law | Boston in 2020.


Attorney Manning focuses her practice on personal injury litigation. She has tried many jury cases in Connecticut. She is a member of the Milford Bar Association, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and American Association for Justice. In addition, she serves as a director of the Milford Bar Association. She is admitted to practice in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts and the Supreme Court of the United States.


She has been named as a “Rising Star” in the field of personal injury by Super Lawyers since 2020.


Attorney Manning is passionate about the work she does for her clients. She thrives in the courtroom and advocates for her clients vigorously. In her free time, she enjoys being with her daughter and husband. 

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