Atty. Jonathan D. Schechter

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.

Buffalo Buffalo 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (716) 854-4300 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

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). Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan D. Schechter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Jonathan D. Schechter is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New York →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Jonathan D. Schechter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →

Real Estate Law

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

Jonathan D. Schechter is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →

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 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 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.

Looking for additional New York attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Buffalo or all attorneys in New York.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan D. Schechter

Where is Jonathan D. Schechter's law office located?
Jonathan D. Schechter's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Gross Shuman PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan D. Schechter handle?
Jonathan D. Schechter focuses on trusts, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Jonathan D. Schechter practiced law?
Jonathan D. Schechter has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Jonathan D. Schechter go to law school?
Jonathan D. Schechter earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (—); (B.A.).
How can I contact Jonathan D. Schechter for a consultation?
You can contact Jonathan D. Schechter 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 Jonathan D. Schechter received?
Jonathan D. Schechter's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Education Law.

Education

J.D.
Detroit College of Law
- 1992
Boston University School of Law
- In Progress
B.A.
University at Buffalo
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Education Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected by New York Super Lawyers Upstate List, 2013–2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Buffalo Business First 40 Under Forty, 2006
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Buffalo)
- 2017

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1993
New York
Admitted: 1993

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.