PENSACOLA, FL — Clark Partington announces the retirement of longtime shareholder A. Alan Manning, who will conclude his tenure with the firm this week to return to teaching history at Pensacola Catholic High School.
Alan has been a valued member of Clark Partington since 1998. A graduate of the University of Southern California and UCLA School of Law, with a Master’s Degree in History from the University of West Florida, Alan built a distinguished legal career focused on real estate, finance, and business transactions. From 2022 to 2024, Alan served as President of the Firm, leading with integrity and a deep commitment to excellence. His leadership and dedication have been instrumental to the firm’s success.
Alan also served as legal counsel for Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc., working alongside Scott Remington to support transformative economic development across the eight-county Triumph region of the Florida Panhandle. His wise counsel and sage advice will make a generational difference in the economic development of Northwest Florida.
Beyond the legal field, Alan is a recognized presidential historian and author of Father Lincoln: The Untold Story of Abraham Lincoln and His Boys. He has also served as an adjunct instructor at UWF and previously taught at Catholic High during a sabbatical from 2012-2017. His return to the classroom reflects his enduring passion for history and education.
“We are grateful for Alan’s years of service and the positive impact he’s made on our firm and our community,” said Firm President Keith Bell. “His retirement is bittersweet, while we will miss practicing law with him, we wish him all the best as he continues to inspire students and share his love of history.”