Atty. Cliff S. Schneider

Atty. Cliff S. Schneider

Cliff S. Schneider is the Firm's lead transactional lawyer and practices in the Manhattan office.

New York New York 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Cliff S. Schneider at a glance

Cliff S. Schneider is a Managing Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Cohen Schneider Law, P.C.. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, and education. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2003) and New York (2004). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (J.D., 2003) and University of Florida (B.A., 2000). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of ·New York State Bar Association ·New York City Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Cliff S. Schneider is the Firm's lead transactional lawyer and practices in the Manhattan office
  • He focuses his practice on the representation of individuals and businesses in routine to complex business transactions and providing counsel to clients in their acquisition, disposition, leasing and financing of commercial and residential property
  • Mr. Schneider has assisted many clients in the formation of new business entities in industries including media, advertising, sports, fitness, health care, professional service firms and not-for-profit organizations, and provides ongoing support to many of them by acting as their outside general counsel
  • In addition to Mr. Schneider's business, corporate and real estate practice, he also represents charter schools, educational management & charter management organizations, educational service providers and other education support organizations throughout the country and in the United Kingdom
  • Mr. Schneider speaks frequently at national conferences on education law and policy topics and was a contributing author to Paul T. O'Neill, Esq.'s 2007 Charter School Law Deskbook published by Lexis Nexis
  • Mr. Schneider is also a founding board member of the La Cima Charter School located in Brooklyn, New York

Professional Associations

  • New York State Bar Association
  • New York City Bar Association
  • Activities and Special Recognition: Founding Board Member of La Cima Charter School
  • Co-Founder of Playground Champions, Inc., a not-for-profit organization formed to run sports leagues and tournaments with proceeds used to build playgrounds at NYC schools
  • Co-author of edlawblog.com- a education law and policy blog

Practice Areas Explained

Cliff S. Schneider's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cliff S. Schneider handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cliff S. Schneider

Where is Cliff S. Schneider's law office located?
Cliff S. Schneider's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cohen Schneider Law, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cliff S. Schneider handle?
Cliff S. Schneider focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Cliff S. Schneider practiced law?
Cliff S. Schneider has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Cliff S. Schneider go to law school?
Cliff S. Schneider earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact Cliff S. Schneider for a consultation?
You can contact Cliff S. Schneider directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Cliff S. Schneider received?
Cliff S. Schneider's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
- 2003
B.A.
University of Florida
- 2000

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2003
New York
Admitted: 2004

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