Atty. Jonathan D. Schechter
Jonathan D. Schechter’s practice and experience includes business counseling and corporate law, commercial real estate and financing, estates, trusts, taxation and cross-border and business tax planning.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Buffalo, NY · 33+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan D. Schechter at a Glance
Jonathan D. Schechter is a trusts, business, and real estate attorney based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Gross Shuman PC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1993) and New York (1993). Educated at Detroit College of Law (J.D., 1992) and Boston University School of Law (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan D. Schechter
- Jonathan D. Schechter’s practice and experience includes business counseling and corporate law, commercial real estate and financing, estates, trusts, taxation and cross-border and business tax planning
- Using his in-depth knowledge of tax law, he assists owners of both publicly traded and closely held businesses with their legal needs as well as their personal estate planning
- Jonathan provides day-to-day counsel and representation to publicly traded companies, small business enterprises, charter schools and not-for-profits on a wide variety of legal matters
- He prides himself in providing services to clients in a simple, thorough and cost-efficient manner
Practice Areas Explained
Jonathan D. Schechter's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan D. Schechter handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Buffalo.
Trusts in Buffalo
Jonathan D. Schechter is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New York →
Business & Corporate Law in Buffalo
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jonathan D. Schechter is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
Real Estate Law in Buffalo
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Buffalo
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 Buffalo 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 venue, 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.
Buffalo Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Buffalo-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Buffalo Choose Jonathan D. Schechter
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathan D. Schechter's practice in the field of trusts, business, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan D. Schechter brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts and New York, Jonathan D. Schechter can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, business, and real estate, Jonathan D. Schechter can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Buffalo
A Buffalo-based practice means Jonathan D. Schechter attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jonathan D. Schechter Handles in Buffalo
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