Schneider Buchel LLP is New York’s largest law firm dedicated exclusively to community association law, specializing in representing homeowners’ associations, condominiums, and cooperatives. With over 30 years of experience and a team of fourteen attorneys, the firm has successfully represented more than 1,000 community associations statewide, distinguishing itself through its focused, team-based legal model and deep expertise in the unique laws governing shared living communities.
The firm operates with a departmentalized structure, ensuring that each legal matter is handled by attorneys who specialize exclusively in that area, resulting in faster resolutions and cost-effective outcomes. Schneider Buchel serves all 62 counties in New York from seven regional offices, offering comprehensive support to HOA boards, condo associations, co-op boards, and property managers. Their approach combines technical legal skill with a genuine commitment to helping communities thrive, guided by core values that emphasize respect, integrity, and client-centered service.
Services Offered
- Homeowners Association Law
- Condominium Law
- Co-op Law
- Commercial Litigation
- General Litigation
- Foreclosures & Collections
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes
- Transactional Law
- Real Estate Closings
- Appellate Law
- Corporate Representation
- Real Estate Law
- Litigation
- Board Governance
- Construction Litigation
- Insurance Claims Defense
- Drafting and Negotiating Contracts
- Policy Creation and Implementation
- Enforcement of Governing Documents
- Defense Against Homeowner Lawsuits
- Securing Financing
Schneider Buchel serves clients across all 62 counties in New York, with offices in Long Island, New York City, Saratoga, Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester, and Dutchess County. The firm’s attorneys are actively involved in industry leadership, including co-chairing the New York State Bar’s Condo & Co-op Committee, and are frequently featured in publications like the New York Times and Habitat Magazine.
