Construction Litigation

Name: Construction Litigation
Brand: Schneider Buchel LLP
Rating: 4.7 (60 reviews)

At Schneider Buchel LLP, we understand the unique challenges New York homeowners associations, condominium boards, and cooperatives encounter when construction issues arise. When your community needs legal advocacy, schedule a consultation with our dedicated team today.

Trust Our Construction Litigation Lawyer Team to Get Results

For over 20 years, our construction litigation team has represented the needs of hundreds of New York communities. We bring unmatched expertise to every matter and have built our reputation on delivering results for homeowner associations, condominium boards, and co-op communities across diverse construction disputes. Our approach remains steadfast and unwavering: We get results. We don't compromise.

Common Issues in Construction Litigation for Associations

Community associations regularly encounter construction-related legal challenges that threaten property values, increase assessment burdens, and disrupt community life. Our attorneys have extensive experience representing community association boards in disputes involving developers, contractors, and construction professionals. We understand how construction problems can affect entire communities and work diligently to protect the collective interests of association members throughout the litigation process.

Construction Defects

Defective construction in community developments can significantly reduce property values and place costly, long-term maintenance burdens on homeowners. At Schneider Buchel, we collaborate with experienced industry professionals to identify construction deficiencies and pursue full-scale legal remedies that protect the community's long-term interests.

Our construction litigation attorneys conduct thorough investigations into defect claims involving common areas, structural systems, and individual units, including:

Structural problems affecting building foundations and load-bearing elements.
Water intrusion issues—causing damage to common areas and individual units.
HVAC system failures—impacting multiple units and common spaces.
Roofing defects—creating leaks and energy efficiency problems.
Landscaping and drainage issues affecting community grounds.

We also represent associations in sponsor construction defect disputes, holding developers accountable for failures in original construction and ensuring communities receive the remedies they deserve.

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Client Testimonials What Our Clients Have To Say

Highly skilled at navigating the complex web of laws that apply only to associations.

John, Board Member

Your diligence and commitment to our community has been the catalyst to solving our delinquencies.

Ralph, Board President

Your professionalism and strong determination was the leading factor in winning all of our litigations.

Steve, Board President

We've had the pleasure of working with this exceptional law firm over 25 years and couldn't be more impressed.

Paul, Property Manager

Extremely competent and an exceptional ability to communicate effectively with Board Members.

Alexis, Board Member

Deep expertise in HOA law and strong commitment to protecting the best interests of our community.

Billy, HOA Association

Results-driven and the best choice we ever made. Highly recommended to anyone seeking the best legal counsel.

Steven, Co-op Association

I’ve had the pleasure of working with the firm for 10 years. They’ve been incredibly responsive, effective, and always get the job done.

Richard, Board President

Breach of Contract

Contract disputes between associations and construction professionals require careful analysis of community development agreements, construction contracts, and warranty obligations. Our construction litigation lawyers carefully analyze contractual terms to protect association interests when developers or contractors fail to meet their obligations to the community. Our firm represents the following:

Failure to complete common area improvements according to specifications.
Deviation from approved community development plans.
Use of substandard materials in community construction projects.
Non-compliance with homeowners' association architectural guidelines.
Warranty violations affecting community infrastructure.

Scope of Work Disputes

Disagreements over the scope of construction projects frequently arise in community association projects, particularly during major repairs or capital improvements. Our construction litigation team helps associations clarify contractual obligations and ensures communities receive the work they contracted for while protecting against unauthorized changes that increase assessment obligations.

Payment Disputes

Payment conflicts involving community association construction projects can create financial strain and disrupt essential maintenance schedules.

These disputes often require swift legal intervention to prevent further harm to the community’s operations and long-term planning:

Mechanic's lien filings against association common property.
Payment bond claims involving association construction projects.
Disputes over special assessment collections for construction work.
Retention payment disagreements affecting project completion.

Project Delays

Project delays in community association construction work can create financial pressure on association reserves, interfere with residents' routines, and result in unplanned special assessments. Our construction litigation attorneys examine delay allegations, establish contractor liability, and seek appropriate damages while working to reduce interference with the association's daily management activities.

Insurance Claims

Insurance coverage disputes often complicate association construction litigation, particularly when defects affect multiple units or common areas within the association. Our construction litigation lawyers work closely with association insurance carriers and adjusters to maximize coverage for construction-related claims, while protecting the community's financial interests throughout the claims process.

Preeminent Specialists Meet Our Attorney Teams

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.

Marc H. Schneider

CEO and Managing Partner

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Justin S. Buchel

Partner

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Cassidy R. Kalmenson

Landlord-Tenant Litigation Attorney

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Ivana Garbowski

Foreclosure Attorney

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Jason Goodman

Transactional Department Chair

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Mitchell J. Flachner

Litigation Department Chair

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Pete Weintraub

Attorney

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Sloan Zarkin

Attorney

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Suzanne Player

Foreclosure Attorney

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Vanessa Wilcox

Attorney

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Victoria M. Waller

Real Estate Department Chair

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Mason T. Luke

Attorney, Transactional Department

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Jennifer L. Anderson

Paralegal

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Idalia Innocent

Paralegal

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Margarita Morales

Paralegal

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Alexander Raimondi

Paralegal

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Nicholas A. Buzzeo

Attorney

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Partners:

Lead the firm with deep expertise in community association and real estate law.

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

Transactional

Landlord-Tenant & Foreclosures

Real Estate

Litigation

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Meet Our Founder & CEO Marc H. Schneider, Esq

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.

Former Board President of a NY Community Assn.

Three Decades of Community Law Experience

Co-Chair NY State Bar Condo & Co-Op Committee

Council of New York Co-Ops & Condos Member

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Construction disputes involving community associations require skilled legal counsel that comprehends both the engineering elements of building projects and the distinctive legal obstacles confronting associations. Reach out to Schneider Buchel today to explore your association's construction dispute requirements and discover how our committed construction lawyers can safeguard your community's rights.

Construction Litigation

Trust Our Construction Litigation Lawyer Team to Get Results

Common Issues in Construction Litigation for Associations

Construction Defects

Protect Your Community Practical, Reliable Legal Advice.

Client Testimonials What Our Clients Have To Say

Breach of Contract

Scope of Work Disputes

Payment Disputes

Project Delays

Insurance Claims

Preeminent Specialists Meet Our Attorney Teams

Meet Our Founder & CEO Marc H. Schneider, Esq

Stay Up to Date on Industry News

Schedule a Consultation

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