Michael B. Manning

Competent handling of a residential lease dispute

I hired Mr. Manning to assist with a contentious lease renewal issue for my apartment in Brooklyn. His knowledge of New York landlord-tenant law was evident, and he drafted a strong response to my landlord's demands that ultimately led to a fair resolution. For a lawyer with his level of experience at a firm like Martin Clearwater & Bell, his work was technically sound. However, the process felt a bit impersonal at times. Responses to my emails could take several business days, and I sometimes had to follow up for updates. While I achieved my desired outcome, the communication flow and client management aspects felt like they are still developing. He is a capable attorney for straightforward general practice matters, but set clear expectations regarding timelines.