Schneider Buchel Results-Driven Representation Committed to NYC Communities

With fourteen attorneys across six offices, Schneider Buchel stands as New York’s largest law firm exclusively devoted to Community Association law. Over 1,000 HOAs, Co-Ops, and Condo boards have relied on its dedicated team structure for trusted, strategic, and effective legal representation.

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Serving HOAs

We provide comprehensive legal representation to Homeowners Associations, acting as trusted general counsel. One of our community association law attorneys in NYC will help enforce governing documents and promote compliance to prevent litigation. We also defend HOAs in homeowner-initiated lawsuits tied to community policies, covenants, and rule enforcement.

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Serving Co-Ops

Representing co-ops in New York requires targeted legal knowledge and strategic thinking. Our team helps Boards address legal challenges through effective contract work, financing support, dispute resolution, and guidance on creating and applying policies that align with the cooperative’s governing documents and legal framework.

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Serving Condos

Condominium regulations in New York City are often complex. Our experienced condo attorneys assist NYC boards with navigating legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing rules. We offer personalized legal support to help your community stay compliant and operate effectively across the five boroughs, as well as statewide.

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Protecting & Enriching Uniquely Qualified 
& Structured for New York Community Associations

Industry Leadership

Co-Chair of New York State Bar's Condo & Co-Op Committee. Featured in the NY Times and trade journals.

30+ Year Record

Over 1,000 HOA, Co-Op and Condo boards and associations successfully represented over three decades in practice.

Focused Legal Expertise

Fourteen attorneys working together, each focusing on different aspects of Community Association laws.

Statewide Service

Six offices across NYC, Long Island, Western NY, Central NY, Capitol Region, and serving all 62 counties statewide.

Marc H. Schneider

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.

Marc H. Schneider, Attorney & Founder

Preeminent Professionals Meet Our Attorney Teams

At Schneider Buchel, we assign the right attorney for the right issue. Each lawyer concentrates on a specific area of community association law, so our clients benefit from focused expertise, not generalized advice. From bylaws enforcement and vendor contracts to housing litigation, our coordinated team knows what’s at stake. If you're seeking a reliable community association attorney in New York, we offer tailored legal strategies that deliver smart solutions and strong protection for your community.

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.

Justin S. Buchel

Partner

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George J. Mullane

Foreclosure and Landlord/Tenant Department Chair

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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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Jason Mohabir

Landlord Tenant Litigation Attorney

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Mitchell J. Flachner

Litigation Department Chair

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Amy Zamir

Attorney

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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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Jennifer Anderson

Paralegal

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Idalia Innocent

Paralegal

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Margarita Morales

Paralegal

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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.

Group icon media Former Board President of a NY Community Assn.
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What we’re really doing is trying to help people co-exist. We’re trying to help people live peacefully. We want to help build better communities.

Marc H. Schneider, Attorney & Founder

Marc's Story
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Our practice is dedicated exclusively to representing Community Associations. We’re serving all of their needs in one place.

Partner Attorney, Justin Buchel

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Results Driven Experience

Pursue exceptional outcomes with dedication and accountability, ensuring our clients’ success is our success.

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Go above and beyond to make every client feel valued and supported, delivering responsive, personalized service with genuine care.

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Respect & Empathy

Foster a culture of respect, valuing diverse perspectives and treating everyone with dignity and understanding.

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Integrity & Transparency

Act with honesty, ethics, and transparency in all our interactions, building trust and credibility.

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Collaborative Teamwork

Succeed together through open communication, mutual support, and a commitment to shared goals.

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Work-Life Balance

Promote a healthy balance, supporting personal well-being and professional fulfillment.

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Continuous Growth & Learning

Embrace challenges as opportunities, continuously learning and evolving to achieve excellence.

Core Values How We Fulfill Our Commitments to Community Associations

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Erie
Essex
Franklin
Fulton
Genesee
Greene
Hamilton
Herkimer
Jefferson
Kings (Brooklyn)
Lewis
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Madison
Monroe
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Nassau
New York (Manhattan)
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Ontario
Orange
Orleans
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Rockland
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Tioga
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Wayne
Westchester
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