With more than a century of combined experience representing over one thousand community associations across New York, our legal team has a clear understanding of the challenges boards face today. Contact Schneider Buchel LLP to learn how our proven strategies can benefit your association.
How We Help
Practice Areas Your Home, Our Priority
At Schneider Buchel, every community association matter is handled by a team member who focuses specifically on that area of law. Our departmentalized structure ensures that your issue is managed by an attorney with deep, practical experience, from HOA disputes to appellate cases. This specialization allows us to resolve matters more efficiently while protecting the long-term interests of your community.
Homeowners Association Law
Homeowners Association Law
Our team represents Homeowners Associations (HOAs) as general counsel, handling enforcement of governing documents, compliance, and defense against homeowner lawsuits. We provide proactive guidance to minimize conflict and costly litigation.
Condominium Law
Condominium Law
Condominium laws are often complex. We deliver practical solutions and ongoing support to boards and owners throughout Long Island, New York City, and the greater metropolitan area.
Co-Op Law
Co-Op Law
With decades of focused experience, our attorneys advise co-op boards on governance, financing, contracts, and landlord–tenant disputes. We create forward-thinking strategies that help co-ops operate smoothly and confidently.
Commercial Litigation
Commercial Litigation
In legal disputes, individuals and businesses often find themselves entangled with another party. Our commercial litigation lawyers evaluate and represent clients in claims and defenses for various disputes. We handle administrative agencies, alternative dispute resolution, trials, and appeals.
General Litigation
General Litigation
When disputes rise beyond negotiation, our litigation team delivers aggressive, results-driven advocacy for HOAs, condominium boards, and co-op boards. With decades of exclusive focus on community association law, we combine trial-tested experience with cost-effective strategies to protect your community’s interests.
Foreclosures & Collections
Foreclosures & Collections
Our law firm assists with foreclosures and debt collections, especially involving community associations in New York. We understand the ins and outs of foreclosure proceedings and debt collection laws, and we are here to advocate on your behalf.
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
We represent associations and landlords in leases, evictions, and policy enforcement disputes. With clear strategy and precision, we reduce risk and resolve conflicts effectively.
Transactional Law
Transactional Law
From contract negotiations to complex corporate matters, our team provides the transactional guidance community associations need to operate smoothly. We combine sharp legal insight with practical business understanding to ensure every transaction supports your association’s long-term success.
Closings
Closings
Buying or selling property in New York demands experienced legal oversight. Our closing attorneys focus exclusively on real estate transactions, guiding clients through every detail to ensure a smooth process and secure outcome.
Appellate Law
Appellate Law
Our appellate team crafts compelling arguments to protect or overturn rulings when decisions are challenged. Our attorneys’ clarity and precision make us a trusted partner in high-stakes appeals.
Corporate Representation
Corporate Representation
We advise on governance, compliance, and conflict resolution for corporations, boards, and associations. Whether negotiating contracts or navigating regulatory obligations, we ensure your organization's protection.
Real Estate Law Litigation
Real Estate Law Litigation
Our litigators handle disputes ranging from contract breaches to property rights and land use conflicts. We pursue solutions that safeguard your community’s investments and long-term stability.
Board Governance
Board Governance
Running a community association means navigating ever-changing laws and regulations. Our attorneys partner with boards to provide clear, tailored guidance that promotes effective governance, compliance, and stability. With us, boards have the support they need to lead with confidence.
Construction Litigation
Construction Litigation
When construction disputes arise, associations need advocates who understand both the law and the practical realities of building issues. Our litigation team has decades of experience delivering results in construction defect, contract, and performance cases for boards across New York.
Insurance Claims Defense
Insurance Claims Defense
Community associations can face claims ranging from renovation denials to harassment allegations. Our attorneys defend these matters with skill and efficiency, working closely with boards and insurers to minimize liability, reduce costs, and safeguard the community’s reputation.
Why Associations Choose Schneider Buchel
At Schneider Buchel, preeminence means more than legal knowledge; it means protecting and enriching the communities we serve.
Commitment Beyond the Case
We pride ourselves on delivering responsive, personalized service that makes every client feel valued and supported.
Specialized Teams
Unlike firms that handle community law part-time, our departmentalized structure ensures that attorneys with focused expertise manage your matter.
First-Hand Experience
Founder Marc Schneider served as a Community Association Board President, giving him a rare insider’s perspective on board challenges. His leadership has shaped our processes and positioned us as New York’s foremost authority in community association law.
Proven Results
With more than 100 years of combined experience and over 1,000 associations represented, we deliver outcomes that preserve community integrity and promote long-term success.
Integrity & Transparency
We act with honesty, ethics, and openness in every interaction, building trust with the communities that rely on us.
First-Hand Experience & Knowledge
Marc Schneider, our founder, served as a former Community Association Board President himself. His insider knowledge of client challenges has not only shaped our firm's processes, structure, and team composition to better meet client needs but continues to ensure that we provide a unique perspective and understanding of the issues you face. He actively serves as Co-Chair of the NYS Bar Association's Condominiums and Cooperatives Committee, further demonstrating our firm's leadership position in community association law.
Statewide Representation 7 Offices Serving 62 Counties Across New York State
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