Our team focuses on representing Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and serving as their general counsel. Our HOA lawyers can handle the enforcement of HOA governing documents, ensuring compliance to avoid expensive lawsuits. Additionally, we provide defense against homeowner lawsuits related to HOA policies and rules.
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As experienced co-op lawyers, we understand the distinctive laws that govern co-ops and understand the challenges they face. We offer innovative solutions to address co-op-related issues and can handle co-op matters including drafting contracts, securing financing, resolving landlord/tenant disputes, advising on policy creation and implementation, and more.
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Laws impacting condominiums can be complicated. Our condo lawyers can help! With a strong track record of assisting condos in Long Island, New York City, and the Metropolitan New York area, we provide comprehensive legal support in handling the issues affecting condominiums.
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Co-Chair of New York State Bar's Condo & Co-Op Committee. Featured in the NY Times and trade journals.
Over 1,000 HOA, Co-Op and Condo boards and associations successfully represented over three decades in practice.
Fourteen attorneys working together, each experienced in different aspects of Community Association laws.
Six offices across NYC, Long Island, Western NY, Central NY, Capitol Region, and serving all 62 counties statewide.
As the former president of a community association board, I understand the need for a partner you can trust, who understands what you are going through.
At Schneider Buchel, every attorney is focused on a specific area of Community Association Law. When legal issues arise, you don’t get a generalist. Here, you get a coordinated team of legal specialists, each bringing deep experience in their field. Whether it’s day-to-day governance, contract negotiation, or complex litigation, you have the right attorney with the right experience working to protect your community’s interest and deliver the legal outcome you need.
Transactional Department:
Handles all day-to-day legal needs, including governance and contract matters.
Landlord, Tenant & Foreclosures Department:
Manages complex disputes and represents boards and associations in court.
Real Estate Department:
Specialists in all real estate transactions—drafting and negotiating leases, closings, etc.
Litigation Department:
Manages complex disputes and represents boards and associations in court.
Partners Department:
Combine deep expertise in community association and real estate law with a hands-on approach, providing leadership and strategic guidance across all client matters.
Having served as a Board President of a community association himself, Marc knows firsthand the unique needs of associations and what it takes to protect and elevate a community for all. He built his entire New York law practice around meeting and solving these needs. Today Schneider Buchel is very much a reflection of Marc’s personal affection for and sense of commitment to the people who manage community associations.
Our practice is dedicated exclusively to representing Community Associations. We’re serving all of their needs in one place.
Results Driven Experience
Pursue exceptional outcomes with dedication and accountability, ensuring our clients’ success is our success.
Hug Our Client
Go above and beyond to make every client feel valued and supported, delivering responsive, personalized service with genuine care.
Respect & Empathy
Foster a culture of respect, valuing diverse perspectives and treating everyone with dignity and understanding.
Integrity & Transparency
Act with honesty, ethics, and transparency in all our interactions, building trust and credibility.
Collaborative Teamwork
Succeed together through open communication, mutual support, and a commitment to shared goals.
Work-Life Balance
Promote a healthy balance, supporting personal well-being and professional fulfillment.
Continuous Growth & Learning
Embrace challenges as opportunities, continuously learning and evolving to achieve excellence.
