Schneider Buchel Results-Driven Representation Committed to Communities in Rochester, NY

Schneider Buchel’s fourteen-attorney team and six-office reach make it New York’s top Community Association law firm. More than 1,000 Co-Ops, Condos, and HOAs have trusted the firm’s legal model to resolve disputes, draft documents, and ensure compliance with evolving governance standards.

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Serving HOAs

Schneider Buchel represents Rochester, NY HOAs in all aspects of legal governance, including document enforcement and compliance support. Our community association lawyers in Rochester aim to prevent disputes through proactive counsel, but are equally equipped to defend HOAs in litigation brought by residents over rules or association policies.

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Serving Co-Ops

We focus on co-op representation, offering legal support that addresses the structure, rules, and responsibilities unique to cooperatives in Rochester, NY. Our services include contract preparation, financial transactions, dispute resolution, and policy development, all delivered with proactive legal insight tailored to each community’s needs.

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Serving Condos

Condo boards in Rochester require skilled legal guidance to remain compliant and avoid costly disputes. Our attorneys understand the legal nuances of condominium governance in Rochester and provide targeted support in resolving legal issues, updating governing documents, and representing associations in complex matters.

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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

Legal issues facing HOAs and condos are complex—that’s why each attorney at Schneider Buchel focuses on a defined area of community association law. No matter your challenge, we assign a professional who knows it inside and out. Whether your Board needs help navigating governance, vendor contracts, or disputes, our firm delivers highly tailored support. If you're looking for a knowledgeable community association law attorney in Rochester, our experience and team-based approach set us apart.

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.

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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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