E’leese D. Manrique, Esq

Attorney

E’leese D. Manrique, Esq. is an experienced litigation attorney who focuses her practice on civil defense with a strong emphasis on construction defect, premises liability, first-party property, and complex commercial litigation. She is known for her tenacious advocacy, strategic case management, and ability to deliver favorable trial results in both jury and bench trials.

Attorney Profile Overview

E’leese has successfully defended developers, general contractors, and design professionals in high-exposure construction defect litigation involving structural failures, water intrusion, and code compliance issues. She regularly works with engineers, architects, and construction experts to develop technically sound and defensible litigation strategies. Her experience extends from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal, with a proven track record of securing complete defense verdicts and advantageous settlements.

As lead trial counsel in numerous cases, E’leese has obtained favorable jury verdicts across Florida, including in highly contested liability matters. She has argued dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment, Daubert motions, and motions in limine, with successful outcomes that have limited client exposure and streamlined litigation.

Her background includes representing Fortune 500 companies in premises liability and negligent security claims, as well as insurers in complex property and casualty disputes. She is also well-versed in business litigation, wrongful death defense, and multi-party commercial matters.

Her early career as an Assistant Public Defender in Miami-Dade County provided her with extensive courtroom experience and a strong foundation in trial advocacy.

Bar Admissions:

Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

Education:

J.D., Florida International University College of Law, cum laude
Honors: Best Oral Advocate – Emory Law Civil Rights Moot Court; First Place – FIU Appellate Advocacy Competition
B.A., Saint Leo University, Criminal Justice, cum laude

Practice Areas:

Construction Defect Litigation
Premises Liability & Negligent Security
Bodily Injury & Auto Negligence
First-Party Property Defense
Wrongful Death
Business & Commercial Litigation
Criminal Defense

Professional Highlights:

Represented developers and contractors in multi-million dollar construction defect cases
Successfully defended jury trials to verdict in premises liability and first-party property matters
Achieved favorable outcomes in high-stakes mediations and arbitrations
Handled complex depositions of general contractors, engineers, and medical experts
Lead counsel for South Florida litigation matters on behalf of national retail and insurance clients