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Steven J. Weiss

Steven J. Weiss

Founding Partner
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What’s on your bucket list?

I would like to travel the world with my wife and family and friends and create memorable experiences. I would like to visit eastern Europe from where my family originates.

What’s the most interesting place you’ve ever been and why?

I have been to Israel several times and I find the culture and geopolitics fascinating. The conflict in the Middle East is very complicated and I appreciate the opportunity to introduce my friends to a place that means so much to me.

What is or are your guilty pleasure(s)?

Crunchy / salty snacks (when my wife/health coach isn't looking!)

What was your most memorable job or work experience?

Getting screamed at by an attorney who mistook me for someone else and waiting patiently to tell him he had the wrong person. Admittedly, I enjoyed telling him he was wrong until he told me to send the other person in. The experience impressed upon my how not to interact with colleagues...

Among your friends or family, what are you famous for?

For giving of time and money. It's actually one of the things I am most proud of. I also think I am really funny, but most family and some friends may not agree.

Something else I think you should know about me...

I believe being happy and feeling good are choices we make. I also believe that there are no accidents or coincidences — everything happens for a reason and people and things just show up on time exactly when they are supposed to.

Areas of Practice

Affordable Housing & Community Development

Historic Preservation

New York Practice

Education

Law School
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., 1991

Graduate
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Management, MBA, 1988

Undergraduate
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Management, B.S., 1987

Awards & Recognition

Leadership Buffalo Class of 1997

“40 Under 40”
Buffalo Business First

Memberships/Licenses

Community Preservation Corporation
Board Member

Buffalo Jewish Federation
President & Board Chair

Jewish Federations of North America
Board Member

Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Board Member

Trustees Council, Preservation League of New York State

American Bar Association Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law

New York State Bar Association’s Real Estate Committee

University at Buffalo Real Estate Development Advisory Committee and Mentor Program

University at Buffalo Dean’s Advisory Council

New York State Housing Finance Agency
Former Board Member & Vice Chair

Preservation Buffalo Niagara
Former Trustee & Board Chair

Preservation League of New York State
Former Board Member & Public Policy Committee Chair

Jewish Community Center, Temple Beth Zion and Hillel Foundation
Former Board Member

& several other community organizations...

Admissions

New York

Minnesota

CHW Internal Committees

CHW Executive Committee

Contact Us

Albany Office

54 State Street
5th Floor
Albany, NY 12207

Buffalo Office

726 Exchange Street
Suite 500
Buffalo, NY 14210

Contact Us

888-CHW-ATTY

info@chwattys.com

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