Cinthia Maria Manzano

Cinthia Maria Manzano

also known as Cindy Manzano

4.6
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 31 years

Construction and development Lawyer at Boulder, CO
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Litigation, Real Estate ... +2 more

4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO

About Cinthia

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Construction and Development 30%

Reviewing, drafting and editing of construction contracts for contractors, engineers, architects, subcontractors or owners. Construction disputes, construction defects, and Mechanic's liens.

31 years | 300 cases

30%
Litigation 30%

Commerical litigation regarding contracts, promissory notes, business disputes and employment matters.

32 years | 220 cases

30%
Real Estate 20%

Real estate transactions, questions regarding contracts, resolution of disputes during contract period, review of title work or construction issues, and problems that arise after sale or purchase. Homeowner association law, landlord tenant law. Assist clients with setting up their own real estate brokerage firms and/or property management businesses.

30 years | 220 cases

20%
General Practice 12%

Prior experience in Adoptions, family law, criminal defense, trademark and copyright law, education law and governmental law.

32 years | 200 cases

12%
Employment and Labor 8%

Wage and compensation disputes, discrimination complaints, drafting employee manuals, employment contracts, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, trade secrets, independent contractor agreements and compensation disputes.

30 years | 100 cases

8%

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 26 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 29 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1997

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 31 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1994

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Frascona, Joiner, Goodman & Greenstein, PC

4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO, 80305

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Cinthia Maria Manzano's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Pam | January 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

new home warranty issues with builder

Cinthia came very highly recommended. I hired Cinthia on a recommendation of my realtor due to issues with the builder who would not complete warranty items. I was met with opposition and lack of cooperation from the builder. As soon as I hired Cinthia the tone changed dramatically for the good. ... She is very professional, knowledgeable about real estate, very good listener, reviewed a number of documents I had provided, was very thorough and took action. It was a pleasure to deal with an attorney who knows the real estate law as well as she does. I always felt that I was in good hands. It was very difficult with the builder and she did not back away from them at all. As it turned out all warranty items and more were completed by the deadline she had given the builder and their attorney.

Posted by Doug | May 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development

Top Notch--a Winner!

We hired Cinthia to file suit against a construction contractor for a latent defect in construction of our property. The issues were complex, including possible time barred defenses, issues of proof and other matters that complicated our case. She was thorough, professional and tenacious. She has ...a command of Colorado construction and litigation law that saved time and outmaneuvered the opposition. Her deposition techniques completely flummoxed the other side and its witnesses so that we essentially proved our case via their testimony. She also was instrumental in assisting us in hiring the best expert witnesses that we could have so that there were no holes in our case that. She 'won' virtually all of the motions that were presented to the judge, again completely overwhelming the other side with her preparation and presentation. After almost 2 years of stonewalling and delay by the other side, we achieved a settlement where virtually all of our claims were paid in cash. Cindy was aggressive when she needed to be, but tempered when that called for, exhibiting a sense of when to push and when not to. She counseled us along the way so that our expectations were always managed expertly. We have the highest praise for the job that she did and were absolutely satisfied with the result, the cost of getting there and the attention that we received from Cinthia. We can recommend her without reservation.

Posted by Bob | April 28, 2015 | Real Estate

Timely on a Saturday Legal Advice

Cinthia Maria Manzano provided exception and timely legal advice on a Saturday for my clients. I am a Realtor in Boulder, Co. Representing home buyers, we were in a competitive bidding war for a house. Scenario: multiple offers, all above list price. My clients are also Realtors (from out of sta...te) and we needed to ensure our transaction was above board and ethical. Cinthia provided excellent advice. I gave her 4 stars on knowledge - because she double checked an item with a senior partner in her office. And that EXTRA AAB - Above and Beyond - effort protected my clients very significant earnest money deposit. It directly assisted the buyers to win the bidding war with the BEST but NOT the Highest priced offer. And all of this during the middle of the afternoon on a Saturday. Cinthia Manzano is responsive, passionate about what she does and an all around great lawyer. I highly recommend her, have used her in the past. She is the FIRST and only person I think of when it comes to solid real estate legal advice in Colorado.

Posted by Julie | March 21, 2012 | Real Estate

Thank You, Cindy!

Cindy handled a personal real estate matter for me. She was diligent in responding to me, cognizant of my needs, and conscientious in her work. I was very happy with her services and highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2011 | Insurance

Cindy Manzano

Cindy was retained by our Errors and Omissions insurance company when my company and I were added to a lawsuit against some sellers I had represented. Cindy spent a good deal of time investigating the facts of the case and the details of the accusations that were being lodged against the Defendants.... She counseled me before and during the depositions. The insurance company eventually wanted to settle, and after consultation with Cindy, I agreed.

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Appreciation for work on the Board, Colorado Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals

2000

Appreciation for Coach of Mock Trial Team, Monarch High School

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Shareholder, Frascona, Joiner, Goodman & Greenstein, PC

2000 - 2006

Associate, Frascona, Joiner, Goodman & Greenstein, PC

2000 - 2001

Professor of Business Law, Front Range Community College

1999 - 2001

Mock Trial Coach, Monarch High School

1998 - 2000

Associate, Burdman and Benson

1994 - 1998

Associate, Krupnick & Campbell, PA

1991 - 1994

Law Clerk, Sharpstein & Sharpstein, PA

Associations

2009 - Present

Colorado Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals

Secretary

2007 - Present

Boulder County Bar Foundation

2000 - Present

Boulder Bar Association

2000 - Present

Colorado Hispanic Bar Association

2000 - Present

Colorado Association of HIspanic Real Estate Professionals

2000 - Present

National Association of Professional Women

1999 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

1998 - Present

Community Associations Institute

Sample of Legal Cases

SR Condominiums, LLC v. K.C. Construction, Inc.

Mechanic's lien invalid and upheld on appeal despite recent change in law regarding spurious liens

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Education

1994

University of Miami School of Law

J.D. Cum Laude

1991

University of Miami

BS - Bachelor of Science

1988

St. Brendan High School

Speaking Engagements

2016

Colorado Title Institute Fall Session

HOA's v. Special Districts

2015

Meth Labs, Disclosures and Remediation in Colorado

Meth Labs, Disclosures and Remediation

2015

Construction Defects in Colorado

Construction Defects

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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