About Manu
- Bio
- Bar Admissions
- Education
- Publications
- Memberships
My practice focuses on representing the interests of condominium and cooperatives in litigation involving a wide array of challenging issues, ranging from breach of contract disputes to claims of discrimination in housing and accessibility issues, such as those under the FHA, Title III of the ADA, the New York State Human Rights Law and the New York City Civil Rights Law. I also represent attorneys and real estate professionals in professional malpractice claims.
Prior to joining Braverman Greenspun in 2013, I was a partner at one of Florida’s premier law firms, as ranked by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers, with a practice devoted to general commercial litigation, products liability and catastrophic personal injury. As a seasoned litigator with experience across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions, I am well-situated to help my clients navigate their way through the adversarial and complex world of litigation in state and federal courts, as well as various administrative agencies.
One of my favorite quotes is from Abraham Lincoln whose writings sometimes included guidance to lawyers. He wrote: “Always bear in mind that your resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.” In keeping with that message, I strive to discern my clients’ goals and concerns, develop a creative strategy tailored to meet those needs, and work tirelessly to succeed on their behalves, whether through a negotiated settlement or trial.
- Florida, 2003
- District of Columbia, 2008
- New York, 2013
- U.S. Court of Appeals (11th Circuit) U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida
- Nova Southeastern University, 2003, Editor-in-Chief, Nova Law Review
- University of Miami, 1994, B.A., International Studies and Political Science
- 189 Schermerhorn Owners Co., LLC v. Board of Manages of be@Schermerhorn Condominium, 186 A.D.3d 1467 (2d Dep’t 2020)
- Blumenfeld v. Stable 49, Limited, 62 Misc.3d 1208 (A) (Sup. Ct., NY Co. 12/17/2018)
- Florida Diversified Films, Inc. v. Simon Roofing & Sheet Metal Corp., 118 So. 3d 240 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013)
- Attorneys’ Fees on Appeal: Misapplication of the Law of the Case Doctrine Raises Procedural and Substantive Due Process Concerns, The Florida Bar Journal, Vol. 90, No. 3 (Mar 2016) (Co-Author)
- Rodriguez v. Miami-Dade County: The Florida Supreme Court Clarifies Certiorari Review in Sovereign Immunity Cases, Florida Bar Journal, Vo. 88, No. 1 (Jan 2014) (Co-Author)
- The Florida Bar
- The District Columbia Bar
- New York State Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute, Women in the Law Committee
- The Claims Management Alliance
- National Asian Pacific Bar Association (NAPABA)
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association, 2013
- Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Activities Chair, 2013
- South Florida Asian Pacific Bar Association, 2011-2013
Fun Facts
Manu speaks Ukrainian and Polish.
Manu is an alumna of the University of Miami and a fan of the University of Miami Hurricanes (Go ‘Canes!).
