Experienced at counseling clients on litigation, real estate and construction matters, Ron has decades of experience in community association law and governance issues.
Ron’s expertise in litigation, real estate and construction matters positions him as the go-to attorney for matters involving condominium and homeowners’ associations, New York State Department of Law, offering plans for developers, and sponsors of condominiums and homeowners’ associations.
Ron’s clients trust him with a broad range of matters, including collecting outstanding assessments, guidance on enforcing governing documents, drafting and amending constituent documents, reviewing contracts, handling financing transactions, attending board and homeowners’ meetings and advising board members on day-to-day matters.
He continues to give back to the community through his memberships on various boards, and is an active member of Phillips Lytle’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.
Panelist, Condominium and Community Association Law, Western New York Chapter Community Associations Institute, June 2023
Presenter, “Governing Documents and Roles & Responsibilities,” Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Board Leadership Lunch Series, October 2020
Presenter, “Ask the Experts: Pest & Wildlife Control,” Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Webinar, September 2020
Panelist, “Mini Law School for HOAs,” Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, April 2019
Panelist, “Pets, People & Parking,” Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, April 2018
Panelist, “Legal Issues and Insurance,” Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, June 2017
Speaker, “Board Leadership Development,” Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, November 2016 and April 2017
Panelist, “How to Deal with Difficult Situations,” Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Event, April 2016
Speaker, “You & The Law: Condos,” WBFO Radio Program, September 2015
Panelist, “How to Deal with Difficult People,” Western New York Chapter of the Community Associations Institute Event, June 2015
Activities & Professional Associations
Present Activities
Community Associations Institute, Western New York Chapter, Board Member
Former President
Legislative Action Committee, Member
Phillips Lytle Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Member
Town of Amherst, Zoning Board of Appeals, Vice Chairman
Williamsville Education Foundation, President
Past Activities
Williamsville Central School District, Board of Education, 1999-2017
President, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2015-2016
Vice President, 2002-2003, 2011-2012
Parliamentarian, 2001-2002
Williamsville Central School District, PTSA Council, President
Town of Amherst, Traffic Safety Board, Member
Town of Amherst, Open Government Advisory Board, Member
