Our attorneys bring over a century of shared legal experience to New York’s community boards and real estate clients, offering practical solutions rooted in deep regulatory insight. Contact Schneider Buchel, LLP to get started.
Rochester’s Choice for Community-Based Transactional Counsel
Schneider Buchel provides seasoned transactional guidance to community associations, cooperatives, and real estate entities in Rochester and the surrounding areas. Our attorneys are known for their ability to navigate evolving governance rules while protecting client priorities. Whether drafting bylaws, negotiating refinancing agreements, or advising on operational decisions, we ensure legal clarity at every stage. Rochester clients benefit from our ability to deliver sound, business-aligned solutions rooted in over 100 years of collective experience.
Reliable Results in Legal Transactions
Our firm has guided clients through thousands of community and real estate transactions with clarity and success. From planning phases to final execution, we prioritize our clients’ legal and financial goals. Whether drafting governing amendments, managing development negotiations, or advising on title matters, our attorneys are known for producing dependable, efficient outcomes. Our collaborative approach and strategic foresight drive lasting results.
A Voice of Legal Leadership
Known for shaping best practices in the field, our attorneys frequently present on legal issues affecting boards and associations. We author industry publications and remain active in the legal dialogue that influences regulatory trends. Our ongoing engagement ensures that our clients receive not only expert transactional representation but also access to cutting-edge thinking that supports compliance, governance, and smart decision-making.
Supporting Your Transactional Legal Needs
From governance agreements to complex closings, our transactional law team serves a broad spectrum of legal requirements for associations, businesses, and real estate clients. We emphasize compliance and proactive risk control, offering counsel that helps clients successfully complete critical deals. Our attorneys develop strategies that support both short-term outcomes and enduring business goals.
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 am a property manager and have used Schneider Buchel for many years. They are extremely experienced in coop/condo law. Pete Weintraub recently advised a Coop Board on adopting a fine policy. He helped the Board develop the policy and gave them expert guidance on the process to get it approved by the shareholders. I highly recommend both the firm and Pete.
Richard Rush
Top Notch law firm. We entrusted Schneider Buchel LLP over the years as they provide us with their expertise on Co-Op Law. Justin Buchel has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to us, provides top tier representation and always delivers positive outcomes. Thank you.
Ingrid Baerwald
I've had the pleasure of working with Victoria Waller for a luxury condominium in the heart of Gramercy and can say, hands down, she is one of the best! Her construction background is just a bonus to her work ethic, professionalism, and thoroughness! When Victoria is involved, clients are confident that their concerns will be heard and addressed timely.
Maribel Vega
The firm exemplifies a high level of professionalism and great attention to detail. Throughout my years of experience collaborating with various firms in the industry, I have found this particular firm to be the most responsive and professional. Notably, Victoria Waller, who is extremely competent and has an exceptional ability to communicate effectively with Board Members, providing thorough explanations.
Alexis Fritz
We have had nothing but excellent interactions with Victoria Waller and the team at Schneider Buchel. Her advice is on point, clear and practical. She's readily available and always responds to messages and emails. She's a great addition to the team.
Tom Flood
Schneider Buchel LLP have represented our cooperative for over 20 years. Their staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and on target no matter what issue we present. They are result driven and the best choice we ever made. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking the very best legal counsel.
Steven Liss
I am an attorney in Florida and I have known Marc personally and professionally for almost 10 years. I would not hesitate in sending him any work relating to HOA or COA law; his expertise is amazing, and his ethics are second to none.
Craig Goldenfarb
Great law firm! Everyone is extremely helpful when dealing with all of our co-op issues. Big shout out to Anda! She is on top of everything all the time and constantly updates us! Highly recommend!
Lori Max
Love working with Victoria. She is very attentive and responses very quickly to e mails and calls. Working with Victoria makes the transactions go smooth and easy.:)
Elham Danialian
Marc has unmatched focus on everything an association needs to be successful and well run. His firm truly is one of the top in the country for this very specific area of law.
John Lin McCraw
I would like to share my experiences with this firm. All of my dealings with the entire team have been exceptional. All matters are dealt with efficiently, effectively and professionally. The level of expertise is beyond compare.
Joei Losito
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Practical, Reliable Legal Advice.
We draft, amend, and refine the key documents that define how associations function. Our attorneys help clients implement frameworks that meet legal requirements and promote administrative success through services such as:
Board contracts and vendor agreements
Management agreements and service contracts
House rules and regulations
Declaration and bylaws preparation and amendments
Employment agreements for community association staff
Mortgage Financing
We advise associations on financing large-scale improvements, managing debt restructuring, and building lender relationships. Our team structures loan terms to protect board members, meet legal obligations, and ensure the financing obtained meets the association’s long-term goals for fiscal responsibility and capital growth.
Legal Compliance
Schneider Buchel provides regulatory guidance to help community associations avoid penalties and operate with confidence. Our attorneys assist with both routine and complex compliance matters, ensuring obligations are met and risks mitigated.
Areas of legal compliance we evaluate include:
Insurance and risk management agreements.
Fair housing and accessibility compliance.
Securities compliance for cooperative corporations.
Environmental compliance and remediation agreements.
Construction lien law compliance.
Corporate Finance
Our firm supports associations with complex financing matters that require experience and careful legal structuring. We provide solutions that accommodate governance rules and evolving regulatory requirements. We advise on:
Capital improvement funding mechanisms
Tax-exempt financing structures
Bond issuances and municipal financing
Inter-creditor agreements and subordination arrangements
Connect with Schneider Buchel to discuss your real estate or association transaction in Rochester. Our attorneys bring deep knowledge of cooperative law, HOA governance, and commercial property matters—providing guidance that reduces legal risk while helping you achieve your desired financial and organizational outcomes with confidence.
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Representing Community Associations Large & Small
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