Long Island Transactional Lawyer

Drawing on more than 100 years of collective experience, our attorneys offer in-depth knowledge of the legal structures behind New York’s community associations, co-ops, and real estate transactions. Reach out to Schneider Buchel, LLP today.

Trusted by Long Island Associations for Transactional Law

Community associations across Long Island rely on Schneider Buchel to manage their transactional legal needs with clarity and efficiency. With decades of focused experience, we handle the full range of matters—from document amendments and capital project agreements to governance structuring and contract negotiation. Our approach combines real-world board insight with deep legal knowledge, ensuring every transaction is handled with care and foresight. For Nassau and Suffolk County clients, we offer unmatched reliability and responsiveness.

Established Success in Community Transactions

We bring a long history of success in community association transactional law. Our attorneys guide clients through refinances, vendor negotiations, document overhauls, and organizational planning with precision. Having managed high-stakes matters with multimillion-dollar implications, our firm is known for legal solutions that reduce risk, uphold regulatory requirements, and support operational goals. Clients continue to place their trust in our deep knowledge and outcome-driven representation.

Recognized Authorities in the Industry

Professional organizations and trade publications consistently recognize our attorneys for their contributions to community association and real estate law. We write on key legal topics, lead CLE presentations, and consult on governance policies shaping today’s associations. Our role as thought leaders helps clients anticipate challenges and implement changes that protect their long-term interests in an increasingly regulated legal landscape.

Comprehensive Transactional Counsel

We offer robust legal services for the wide-ranging transactional matters that arise in community governance, real estate operations, and corporate development. Our team focuses on providing strategic, compliant, and risk-aware legal solutions. Working closely with clients, we tailor transaction structures that address immediate priorities and align with long-term organizational objectives.

Governing Documents

From initial development to ongoing administration, we assist associations with creating governing documents that reflect legal requirements and real-world functionality.

Our attorneys help boards maintain compliance and clarity by providing:

Employment agreements for community association staff
Declaration and bylaws preparation and amendments
Board contracts and vendor agreements
Management agreements and service contracts
House rules and regulations

Protect Your Community Practical, Reliable Legal Advice.

Real Estate Transactions

We handle real estate transactions with a focus on legal integrity, regulatory alignment, and long-term strategy. Our attorneys bring a deep understanding of how these transactions intersect with governance, risk, and financial health. Our transactional law services for associations include:

Title searches and property surveys
Easement and encroachment agreements
Development and construction contracts
Co-op and condominium conversions
Commercial lease negotiations for association-owned spaces
Purchase and sale agreements for association properties

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

Mortgage Financing

Our attorneys represent community associations in securing optimal financing for capital projects and refinancing initiatives. With extensive experience in lender negotiations, we craft lending strategies that respect fiduciary responsibilities while reducing financial risk and improving budget efficiency across a wide range of property types.

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

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Real Estate

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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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Legal Compliance

We support associations in staying compliant with all relevant laws and evolving mandates. Our regulatory counsel helps boards navigate risk, safeguard operations, and remain aligned with governing standards.

We regularly advise on a wide range of legal compliance matters, including:

Environmental compliance and remediation agreements.
Construction lien law compliance.
Fair housing and accessibility compliance.
Insurance and risk management agreements.
Securities compliance for cooperative corporations.

Corporate Finance

We help associations manage high-level financing transactions while aligning with compliance obligations and governance frameworks. Our team builds financially sound solutions that ensure strategic outcomes. Services include:

Inter-creditor agreements and subordination arrangements
Capital improvement funding mechanisms
Tax-exempt financing structures
Reserve fund management and investment agreements
Bond issuances and municipal financing

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Partner With Experienced Long Island Transactional Attorneys

Reach out to Schneider Buchel for legal counsel tailored to the unique transactional challenges facing Long Island community associations and real estate entities. Our team delivers results-oriented solutions that uphold your obligations, protect your interests, and support the success of your real estate or association transaction from contract through closing.

Long Island Transactional Lawyer

Trusted by Long Island Associations for Transactional Law

Established Success in Community Transactions

Recognized Authorities in the Industry

Comprehensive Transactional Counsel

Governing Documents

Protect Your Community Practical, Reliable Legal Advice.

Real Estate Transactions

Client Testimonials What Our Clients Have To Say

Mortgage Financing

Preeminent Specialists Meet Our Attorney Teams

Meet Our Founder & CEO Marc H. Schneider, Esq

Legal Compliance

Corporate Finance

Stay Up to Date on Industry News

Partner With Experienced Long Island Transactional Attorneys

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