Background

Manu Davidson is a managing partner of Boyd Richards Parker & Colonnelli’s New York City office, with a legal practice dedicated to representing the interests of condominiums and cooperatives in complex disputes. Her expertise spans a wide range of challenging issues, including governance issues, litigation of breach of contract disputes to claims of fiduciary breaches, and discrimination in housing and accessibility claims, including under the FHA, Title III of the ADA, the New York State Human Rights Law, and the New York City Civil Rights Law, as well as appellate matters.

Before joining Boyd Richards Parker & Colonnelli, Manu served as a litigation partner at a prominent New York City firm known for representing the interests of boards and board members of condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowners’ associations across the five boroughs and northern counties in upstate New York. Prior to that, she was a litigation partner at a Florida firm ranked by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers, focusing on general commercial litigation, insurance coverage, premises liability, products liability, and catastrophic personal injury.

A seasoned litigator with a proven track record across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions, Manu is well-equipped to guide clients through the complexities of litigation in state and federal courts, as well as various administrative agencies.

Notable published court decisions and articles include:

• 189 Schermerhorn Owners Co., LLC v. Board of Managers 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, Vol. 88, No. 1 (Jan 2014) (Co-Author)

Recognized as a Super Lawyer in both New York and Florida, Manu approaches each case with a commitment to discerning clients’ goals, crafting tailored strategies, and working tirelessly to achieve positive outcomes—whether through negotiation or litigation.  Her love of history and law are exemplified in one of her favorite quotes about the correlation between drive and success: “Always bear in mind that your resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.” Abraham Lincoln.

Outside of the legal field, Manu is passionate about historic preservation, gardening, and is an avid fan of Hurricanes football. She serves as Secretary of the Warrensburgh Historical Society Board of Directors and is a Member of the Board of Trustees at SUNY Adirondack.