From the classroom to the courtroom, Manuel J. Solano is one of the Denver Metro Area's most experienced attorneys. In civil litigation, Manuel defends your rights and ensures that victims receive maximum compensation.

Manuel J. Solano has been the sole proprietor of Solano Law since 1988. He has managed and prosecuted substantial civil litigation cases in both Federal and State Courts including the Colorado Court of Appeals and the Colorado Supreme Court.

His areas of expertise include Breach of Contract, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Workers' Compensation, Bad Faith Insurance Claims, as well as Criminal Cases.

Professional Associations and Personal Background

Admitted to practice in Colorado (1976), the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals (1983).

Member of the Colorado Bar Association, Adams County Bar Association, and Hispanic Bar Association. Past President of Hispanic Bar Association (1985). Past President of Hispanics for Opportunity (1991).

Member of the Board of Directors of Metropolitan Denver Legal Aide Society (1978 - 1985), Board of Directors, Community Corporation (1978 - 1984).

Elected to Board of Directors of Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (2000 - 2006).

Board of Directors - Colorado Environment Coalition (2006 - Present).

Appointed by Governor Roy Romer to the 17th Judicial Nominating Committee (1996 - 2006).

Real Estate Broker's License (1985).

Appointed by the Colorado Supreme Court Committee to revise the Public Defender Act (1979).

Appointed to the Human Relations Commission for the City of Boulder (1975).

Legislative Intern for State Senator Donald McManus (1973).

Married to State Representative Judy Solano, a retired teacher turned State Legislator; they have four children, Ronald, Jonathon, Jennifer, and Lucas.