testimonials

Roll over a name to bring up a testimonial from that client or other professional.
Click on the name to visit that client’s or professional’s website.

from clients

• 3d Development Group L.L.C.

  Bruce Levine

  3d Development Group L.L.C.

  "We selected Cannon Heyman & Weiss because of their knowledgeable legal representation and genuine personal attention."
  
• Arker Companies

  Allan Arker

  Arker Companies

  “CHW is committed to ethical and technical excellence. We do not hesitate to offer our highest regard in their favor.”
  
• Artspace Projects, Inc.

  Wendy Holmes, Vice President, Consulting and Resource Development

  Artspace Projects, Inc.

  “CHW always goes the extra mile. Our work is extremely complex and CHW helps us to see the forest through the trees.”
• BBL Development Group, LLC

  Peter Cornell

  BBL Development Group, LLC

  “I wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for the remarkable job Cannon Heyman & Weiss did for us on our apartment project in Spring Lake, NC. From the moment we first met, there was a confidence and professionalism displayed by Cannon Heyman & Weiss that made us feel confident we were dealing with the right firm. Their attention to detail and ability to work with our staff has led to excellent representation for our project despite challenging circumstances during the financing, construction and post-construction phases. Cannon Heyman & Weiss has consistently shown itself to be a caring, trustworthy and dedicated professional services firm. Firms like this are a rare breed today and we look forward to a lasting and rewarding relationship. We are very proud of our project and they are a large part of the project’s success.”
  
• Calamar Construction Services Corp.

  Kenneth M. Franasiak

  Calamar Construction Services Corp.

  “Cannon Heyman & Weiss, aside from being great technicians, are exceptionally gifted in their ability to create a vision and structure which results in optimal results for all parties concerned. They are a law firm that we trust and depend upon to always have our best interests in mind and keep the deal moving forward at the same time.”
  
• Catholic Health Systems

  Aimee Gomlak, VP Strategic Redevelopment

  Catholic Health Systems

  "CHW's expertise was exactly what we needed.....our specific focus was converting a former hospital to affordable tax credit housing.  The CHW team was referred to us again and again by various experts in banking, finance, construction and real estate development.  When their name came up as often as it did, I knew I was with the right firm.  There is no one else we'd use but Cannon Heyman & Weiss for our housing transactions."
• Community Preservation Corporation

  Carolyn Au, Senior Vice President

  Community Preservation Corporation

  “Cannon Heyman & Weiss has for many years provided our company with consistently excellent legal advice and services concerning all manner of real estate transactions, with particular expertise in the areas of subsidized affordable housing development and tax-exempt financing. We are pleased to call upon them for representation in complex transactions in New York City and all throughout New York State, and we especially value the depth of their team: from partners to paralegals, we know we are getting the best.”
  
• Concern for Independent Living, Inc.

  Ralph Fasano, Executive Director

  Concern for Independent Living, Inc.

  "As a first time tax credit recipient we needed a lot of assistance to put together a complicated project.  We received first rate services from CHW, successfully completed this project and are now working on our fifth project with them.  They have a terrific team who are a pleasure to work with.  The partners are very accessible and have been personally involved with all of our projects."
• Domain Companies LLC

  Matthew Schwartz

  Domain Companies LLC

  “CHW has been a part of our team since the inception of our business and has played a critical role in our company’s growth and success. Success in our industry requires the ability to respond quickly to opportunity and to devise creative solutions to evolving and complex development challenges. With CHW as part of our team, we can operate with the confidence that we’ll be able to meet those challenges with every opportunity we pursue.”
• Douglaston Development

  Matthew Feldman

  Douglaston Development

  “In addition to providing sound legal advice, Cannon Heyman & Weiss truly understands how to navigate through the regulatory maze that affordable housing developers often find themselves in.”
  
• Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted Ctr for the Visually Impaired

  Ronald S. Maier, President

  Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted Ctr for the Visually Impaired

  “I endorse Cannon Heyman & Weiss with pleasure! Over the years, I have seen the staff of Cannon, Heyman & Weiss function in a number of different settings and always behave with great integrity, energy, and resourcefulness. As president of an agency serving the visually impaired, I have come to know Steven Weiss, Esq. as a gifted and visionary lawyer. Although his resume speaks to his many academic and professional accomplishments, it cannot due justice to the nature and depth of his foresight and creativity in helping to develop cutting edge tax credit housing for a special needs population. Steve is a holistic thinker, a willing team player, and a person to whom his colleagues come for guidance, advice and discussion. Most importantly, the attorneys at Cannon Heyman & Weiss are not only current with but more often than not ahead of their field. They are, all in all, a unique and rare law firm.”
  
  
• Kinderhook Development, L.L.C.

  Donna Bonfardeci, Managing Member

  Kinderhook Development, L.L.C.

  The folks at Cannon Heyman & Weiss, LLP are one of a kind -
  
  Caring about the client's needs
  Compassionate about the client's needs
  Considerate about the client's needs
  
  One word says it all -
  
  G - grant writing abilities
  R - rarity in the field of affordable housing and
       low-income tax credits
  E - excellence above and beyond
  A - affordable
  T - terrific team players
  
• Mountco Construction and Development Corp.

  Joel B. Mounty, President

  Mountco Construction and Development Corp.

  “Mountco has been represented by CHW for over 7 years. Together we have successfully structured and closed over 15 complex affordable housing transactions, all with multiple financing sources. Their ‘can-do’ attitude really makes things happen. I offer this testimonial because it is the right thing to do; however, I do so with mixed emotions. I would like to be selfish and keep CHW to myself!”
  
  
• PLACE

  Chris Velasco, President

  PLACE

  “Since the inception of our organization, Steve Weiss of Cannon Heyman & Weiss has been much more than just our attorney; he’s been a true “counsel” and friend. Not only does the Cannon Heyman & Weiss team strive to be the best at what they do, they provide a seamless working relationship that facilitates responsiveness, communication, and even cost control. We would not hesitate to recommend Cannon Heyman & Weiss to anyone who values the highest level of expertise and a strong attorney/client relationship.”
  
• Rochester's Cornerstone Group, Ltd.

  Roger W. Brandt, President

  Rochester's Cornerstone Group, Ltd.

  The law firm of Cannon Heyman & Weiss has provided Rochester's Cornerstone Group with valuable legal counsel as our organization navigates through the complex affordable housing world.  Their focus, insights and access to key sources of information have allowed Cornerstone to be successful in its affordable multi-family ventures.  The personal attention which we receive from the many talented attorneys and their supporting cast provides us great comfort in knowing that we are making the best decisions possible. 
  
• Rockland Housing Action Coalition, Inc.

  Gerri Levy, Executive Director

  Rockland Housing Action Coalition, Inc.

  "CHW represents the Rockland Housing Action Coalition (RHAC), a non-profit community housing development organization, in the financing and construction of rental housing for low income families and seniors through tax credits, tax-exempt bond financing and conventional bank financing.  CHW has helped RHAC navigate through the complicated process of obtaining subsidies to successfully develop affordable housing in the Lower Hudson Valley area.  It is a pleasure to work with the CHW team, whose expertise, commitment and responsiveness have all contributed to the success of our projects."
  
• Ticor Title Insurance Company

  Mary Jane Keyse, Esq., Buffalo District Counsel

  Ticor Title Insurance Company

  “Ticor has been working closely with CHW for several years. I find their staff, both attorneys and paralegals, to be very knowledgeable, responsive and committed to getting transactions closed in a timely and accurate manner. I have seen their firm brought in to the middle of deals that have been stagnating for months and get them moving and closed within a short period of time. It is a pleasure working with the people at CHW because their expertise and experience allows them to quickly understand the issues that inevitably arise with any closing.”
  
  
• Uniland Development Company

  Carl J. Montante Jr., Vice President of Strategic Planning

  Uniland Development Company

  “When we were looking for expertise in utilizing the federal New Market Tax Credit program for one of our downtown projects, CHW was the firm that just about everyone recommended, and we know why. They combine program knowledge, experience, and industry relationships with exceptional service to clients that we have rarely seen before.”
  
  

from other professionals

• Charles J. Noth, Esq.

  Smith, Dwyer & Bliss, PC

  Charles J. Noth, Esq.

  “I am counsel for two northern New York State clients that provide housing to low income tenants. About two years ago we engaged Cannon Heyman & Weiss to assist in the formation and launch of a low income housing tax credit project. The attorneys and staff were both very knowledgeable and very responsive, and exhibited timely performance and great attention to detail. I was impressed with their legal work and have engaged them to perform similar services on a second LIHTC project that is currently underway.”
  
• Daniel N. Maxwell, Vice President

  First Niagara Risk Management, Inc.

  Daniel N. Maxwell, Vice President

  “Because we provide construction surety on many affordable housing and community development projects, we recognize and appreciate the involvement of lawyers who are well-versed in the real estate and construction business and can not only advise their clients about the business pitfalls, but also know when to step back so as to not impede the progress of a deal. The “can-do” attitude of the attorneys at Cannon Heyman & Weiss is refreshing and helps close deals faster for the benefit of all involved parties. When they are partners with us in business, we know our customers are well represented.”
  
  
• David Reznick, CPA

  The Reznick Group

  David Reznick, CPA

  “For competent, caring and efficient affordable housing legal services in the New York regional area, CHW delivers.”
  
• George M. Hezel, Esq.

  Affordable Housing Unlimited

  George M. Hezel, Esq.

  "What makes this law firm so outstanding is its exclusive focus on affordable housing and community development law and its service orientation in providing excellent care of its clients.  This combination is unique and potent in the development of affordable housing."
• Harry P. Messina, Jr., Esq.

  Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

  Harry P. Messina, Jr., Esq.

  “Cannon Heyman & Weiss LLP, as special counsel, assisted us in representing the owner of a 516-unit affordable housing project in three separate locations. The owners were undertaking a $60 million dollar refinancing and rehabilitation of the housing project, with all the legal and tax intricacies involved with respect thereto, including agreements with the municipality, state agencies, bank, investor, contractor and others. Their knowledge, experience and familiarity with the players, as well as their professionalism made for a smooth, effective and successful process.”
  
  
• James M. Scaramozza, Esq.

  Mayo Crowe LLC

  James M. Scaramozza, Esq.

  “My experiences with Cannon, Heyman & Weiss have been nothing short of extraordinary. Each attorney, paralegal and staff person has been exceedingly polite, responsive and thoughtful in his or her approach to closing a transaction with my firm and our clients. The firm obviously understands the complexities involved with regard to affordable housing and has been most helpful in addressing the myriad issues that invariably arise during the course of a particular project. What I like most about the firm, though, is the decency and humor that the attorneys and staff exhibit, as well as their commitment to helping resolve an issue, as opposed to leaving it to others to figure out.”
  
  
• Joseph S. Petrillo, Esq.

  All New York Title Agency, Inc.

  Joseph S. Petrillo, Esq.

  “As a title insurance company, we always look forward to working with CHW. The firm’s solution-oriented team approach to closing complex real estate transactions is efficient and professional at all times. Clearly, their clients are consistently better prepared and ready to close sophisticated real estate matters despite difficult circumstances and pressing time constraints.”
• Michael P. Licitra, Senior Vice President

  Advantage Title

  Michael P. Licitra, Senior Vice President

  “Advantage Title has worked with Cannon Heyman & Weiss on many complex and difficult real estate  closings over the years. We have always found them to be extremly professional.  Their attention to detail and their creative approach to closing complex deals, has made it a pleasure to work with them.”
• Niall J. Murray

  Rockabill Advisors LLC

  Niall J. Murray

  “Cannon Heyman & Weiss brings their extensive technical knowledge and ability to our unique and complex transactions. The firm also consistently provides a dedicated set of professionals, a business acumen to the deal points and a superlative level of service throughout the process — not just at closing time.”
  
• Paul A. Tokasz, former Majority Leader

  New York State Assembly

  Paul A. Tokasz, former Majority Leader

  “During my nearly 20 years as a member of the New York State Assembly I have worked with many attorney groups. Steve Weiss from Cannon, Heyman & Weiss is the most knowledgeable and resourceful individual I have worked with in the area of affordable housing. His inventivness and understanding of state and federal rules helped move projects from concept to completion throughout my former Assembly District.”
  
• Philip J. Silvestri, AIA, President

  Silvestri Architects P.C.

  Philip J. Silvestri, AIA, President

  "I have had the pleasure of working with Steve Weiss on many affordable housing and community development projects in Western New York.  I can always count on his firm providing professional, competent and highly responsive legal services for my projects.  They are a pleasure to work with."
  
• Stephen Karnath, Acquisitions Manager & Underwriter

  National Equity Fund

  Stephen Karnath, Acquisitions Manager & Underwriter

  “I’ve worked with Cannon Heyman & Weiss for 15 years – as a tax credit project manager for DHCR, and as an underwriter for a national credit syndicator. They are professional and a pleasure to work with — whether they are representing you or one of the other parties in the deal. ”