Robert J. Chanis

Member

Bob represents institutional and private lenders in all aspects of commercial real estate finance, including construction and permanent loans, loan workouts, mortgage foreclosures and lender liability litigation. He also represents buyers and sellers of distressed mortgage debt, including debt subject to existing foreclosure proceedings. His practice includes the buying and selling of commercial real estate, including connected private offerings. Additionally, he represents title companies, owners and lenders in connection with title claims and related litigation.

Legal Practices

Commercial Real Estate

Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights

Foreclosure

Industry Teams

Financial Institutions and Capital Markets

Duke Law School

1987

Boston College

1984

magna cum laude

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March 11, 2021

Help or Harm? New Legislation Aimed at Helping Tenants and Borrowers Impacted by COVID Causes Concern for Landlords and Lenders

In his recent State of the State Address, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo indicated a desire to stay mortgage foreclosures, commercial evicti...read more

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March 1, 2021

United States District Court Finds CDC Order Exceeds Constitutional Power Granted to Federal Government

In a February 25, 2021 decision, U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker found that the nationwide eviction moratorium issued by the Centers ...read more

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January 25, 2021

Supreme Court Holds Creditor Retention of Debtor’s Property Does Not Violate “Automatic Stay”

The Supreme Court of the United States recently issued a decision regarding the scope of the “automatic stay” codified at section 362 of the...read more

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December 29, 2020

New York State Adopts COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act

The New York State Legislature has adopted legislation (S.9114 / A.11181) which extends the moratorium on residential evictions to more than...read more

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October 23, 2020

NY Moratorium on COVID-Related Commercial Evictions and Foreclosures Extended Through the End of 2020

By Executive Order 202.70, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has further extended – through Jan. 1, 2021 – the moratorium prohibiting the initiatio...read more

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October 6, 2020

Moratorium on COVID-Related Residential Evictions Extended Through End of 2020

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has extended the Tenant Safe Harbor Act through Jan. 1, 2021 to protect residential tenants suffering financial h...read more

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Robert J. Chanis

rchanis@harrisbeach.com

D: (516) 880-8491

Long Island, NY Office

■ Areas of Expertise

Commercial Real Estate Legal Practice

Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Legal Practice

Foreclosure Legal Practice

Financial Institutions and Capital Markets Industry Team

■ Profile

■ Education

Duke Law School

,JD

,1987

Boston College

,BS

,1984

,magna cum laude

Harris Beach and its subsidiaries provide a full range of legal and professional services for clients across New York state, as well as nationally and internationally. Harris Beach is among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal and is among the BTI Elite law firms based on in-depth interviews of more than 600 corporate counsel at the world’s largest and most influential companies. Our clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately-held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Principal industries we represent include education, energy, financial, food and beverage, health care, insurance, manufacturing, medical and life sciences, real estate developers, and state and local governments and authorities.

Industry Teams
Automotive and Vehicle Dealerships
Cannabis
Construction and Surety
Educational Institutions Higher Ed
Educational Institutions K-12
EMS and Fire Protection Providers
Energy
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
Food and Beverage
Health Care
Industrial and Consumer Manufacturing
Medical and Life Sciences
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Nanotechnology
Photonics
Racing and Gaming
Real Estate Developers
Science and Technology
Telecommunications and Media
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
USA Collegiate Sports
Veterinary Medicine

Practices
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appellate
Business and Commercial Litigation
Collection Law
Commercial Real Estate
Corporate
Cybersecurity Protection and Response
Diversity Compliance
E-Discovery (e-infoSM)
Employee Benefits
Employment Litigation
Environmental Law
Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
Government Compliance and Investigations
Health Law
Immigration Law
Insurance Coverage
Intellectual Property Law
International Trade Law
Internet Law
Labor and Employment Law
Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation
New Markets Tax Credit
Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law
Product Liability and Comprehensive General Liability
Public Finance and Economic Development
Real Property Valuation Litigation
Residential Real Estate
Sports Law
Tax Law
White Collar Crime
Wills, Trusts and Estates

Consulting Services
HB Solutions LLC
Collegiate Sports Compliance
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Economic Development and Public Affairs
Educational Institution Assistance
EMRG® (E-Discovery Management Resources Group)
Energy
Health and Human Services
Human Resources
Information Technology
Marketing and Communication Services
Municipal and Local Agency Assistance

HB Cornerstone LLC
Owner Representation
Design Services
Facilities Consulting
Move Management

Caetra.io
CyMetric (Cybersecurity Regulation Compliance Software)

Offices throughout New York:

Albany
677 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
518-427-9700

Buffalo
726 Exchange Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
716-200-5050

Ithaca
119 East Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-6444

Long Island
333 Earle Ovington Boulevard
Uniondale, NY 11553
516-880-8484

New York City
100 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
212-687-0100

Rochester
99 Garnsey Road
Pittsford, NY 14534
585-419-8800

Saratoga Springs
513 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-0551

Syracuse
333 West Washington Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-423-7100

White Plains
445 Hamilton Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
914-683-1200

Offices also in:

New Haven, CT
195 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-784-3159

Newark, NJ
One Gateway Center
Newark, NJ 07102
973-848-1244

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Robert J. Chanis

Member

Duke Law School

Boston College

Robert J. Chanis

■ Areas of Expertise

■ Profile

■ Education

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