Our Team CASM Leadership and Legal Expertise in New York

Built by industry leaders to set a new standard in property management training.

Our Why

Developing property management teams requires time, oversight, and a consistent approach—something many organizations find difficult to sustain as they grow.

CASM is designed for community association property managers, with a focus on supporting the demands of daily operations. It creates a more organized training framework while easing the strain on internal resources. This leads to a more streamlined process, fewer preventable issues, and clearer guidance for teams navigating complex responsibilities.

Adopting CASM is a commitment to strengthening your team’s capabilities, providing the structure and support needed to improve performance over time.

Leadership That Shapes the Industry

Marc H. Schneider Founder & Managing Partner, Schneider Buchel | Chief Executive Officer & Founder, CASM

Marc H. Schneider is the CEO, Managing Partner, and Founder of Schneider Buchel LLP, New York’s largest law firm dedicated exclusively to community association law. With more than three decades of experience, he has represented over one thousand communities across the state.

His work has positioned him as a leading voice in cooperative, condominium, and homeowners’ association law. Through CASM, he has extended that influence beyond legal counsel into education, creating a system that proactively strengthens the industry.

Justin S. Buchel, Esq. Partner, Schneider Buchel LLP | Founder, CASM

Justin S. Buchel is a Partner at Schneider Buchel LLP, where his practice focuses on cooperative, condominium, and homeowners’ association law. His work includes construction contracts, governing documents, financing transactions, and compliance-related matters.

Justin brings a practical, problem-solving approach shaped by real-world experience. His background in patent law and transition into community association law reflect that same focus on the day-to-day challenges faced by boards and managers. Through his work, he advises clients on the issues that shape operations and long-term stability.

Our Why The Vision Behind CASM

CASM was created by Marc H. Schneider, a recognized leader in community association law and the founder of Schneider Buchel LLP. Through years of working closely with boards and communities and having served as a board president of a community association, he identified a consistent issue across the industry.

CASM was created to support the continued evolution of the property management industry. As communities become more complex and expectations continue to rise, leading firms are placing greater emphasis on consistency, structure, and ongoing professional development across their teams.

Through decades of working with community associations, Marc H. Schneider recognized the value of a more unified approach to training, one that could support firms as they grow, scale, and adapt to changing demands.

CASM was built with that goal in mind.

By creating a centralized, modern training system, CASM gives property managers the tools they need to perform with clarity and confidence. It also gives firms a scalable way to develop stronger teams without relying on inconsistent, time-consuming internal processes. The goal is simple. Better-trained managers lead to better-run communities, stronger client relationships, and fewer preventable challenges.

CASM is not just a training platform. It is a long-term investment in raising the standard of property management. By translating decades of legal insight into a modern training system, Marc and Justin established a platform designed to elevate both individual managers and the firms they work for.

Powered by Schneider Buchel LLP

CASM is powered by Schneider Buchel LLP, a law firm built on decades of experience serving community associations across New York. The firm’s approach combines practical legal guidance with a deep understanding of how communities operate day to day. Schneider Buchel was shaped by Marc H. Schneider’s firsthand experience. Before building the firm, Marc served as president of his own cooperative board, navigating the same challenges property managers and boards face every day. That perspective continues to define the firm’s philosophy.

Today, Schneider Buchel represents over one thousand associations and has grown into a team of attorneys focused exclusively on community association law. Their work spans governance, operations, compliance, and complex legal matters, all grounded in real-world application. This foundation is what makes CASM different. The training is not theoretical or removed from practice. It is built on the same knowledge, experience, and problem-solving approach that Schneider Buchel brings to its clients every day. By integrating that expertise into a structured learning system, CASM delivers education that is practical, relevant, and designed to improve performance across the entire organization.

Backed by a Team of Legal Experts

CASM is powered by the broader Schneider Buchel legal team, a group with more than a century of combined experience representing community associations throughout New York.

This team has worked across hundreds of thousands of real scenarios, advising boards, resolving disputes, and guiding communities through complex legal and operational issues. That experience directly informs the CASM curriculum.

Rather than relying on generic education models, CASM reflects the knowledge gained from active legal practice. This ensures that every lesson is relevant, current, and grounded in reality. The following areas of expertise shape the platform:

Condominium and cooperative law
Homeowners’ association governance
Real estate transactions and contracts
Landlord and tenant matters
Banking and financing considerations
Litigation

A Shared Mission to Elevate the Industry

CASM is built on a clear mission: to improve the standard of property management through experienced education.

The team behind CASM believes that strong management begins with knowledge, structure, and consistency. When managers are properly trained, communities operate more effectively, and issues can be prevented before they escalate.

This mission is reflected in every aspect of the platform, from course design to user experience.

The Principles That Guide CASM

The leadership behind CASM shares a consistent philosophy about how property management should function. These principles shape both the curriculum and the broader vision of the platform.

Knowledge Drives Better Outcomes

When managers understand the legal and operational framework they work within, they make better decisions and avoid unnecessary complications.

Prevention Is More Effective Than Reaction

Many challenges in community association management can be avoided with the right training. CASM focuses on proactive education that reduces risk before it develops.

Consistency Strengthens Teams

A standardized training system ensures that every manager operates from the same foundation, improving communication and performance across the organization.

Real Experience Matters

Training should come from professionals who understand the work. CASM is built on decades of direct industry experience, not abstract theory.

Building the Future of Property Management Training in New York

CASM represents a new approach to training, one that is shaped by expertise, guided by experience, and designed for real-world performance.

With leadership rooted in one of New York’s most established community association law firms, CASM provides a level of credibility and authority that few platforms can offer.

Connect With the CASM Team

If you are looking to bring a higher standard of training to your organization, the team behind CASM is ready to help you take the next step. Reach out today to learn how CASM can support your team and elevate your approach to property management.