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Melanie C. Marotto

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mmarotto@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (716) 200-5230  
- Buffalo, NY Office
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Melanie Marotto
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Melanie is co-managing partner of our Buffalo office. She assists purchasers, sellers, governmental and quasi-governmental agencies with challenging development projects, and has developed extensive experience in real property and title-related issues in the renewable energy sector in New York. In addition, she serves as examining counsel for two national title insurance companies and represents various community-based and national lenders in commercial real estate lending transactions.

Melanie has developed extensive experience in property-related issues in the emerging renewable energy sector in New York. She has conducted due diligence reviews on several solar and wind farm developments on behalf of purchasers, developers and lenders related to the sale, purchase or financing of renewable energy projects. Melanie also serves as counsel to a local water authority in connection with certain real property and environmental matters.

  • Conducts due diligence for developers and lenders in connection with solar and wind projects
  • Assisting public authorities or agencies in addressing real estate matters involving property acquisitions and dispositions.
  • Represents an Erie County Local Development Corporation in a multi-million dollar brownfield site acquisition and remediation project to transform a large portion of the former historical Bethlehem Steel Corporation facility in Lackawanna, New York. Involved in ongoing development matters and sales of property to private companies.
  • Represents a leading North American energy delivery company on real property transactions in the Buffalo area.
  • Represents public and private sector clients on easement agreements throughout Western New York.
Insights
June 18, 2026

New York Changes Mortgage Payoff Obligations to Benefit Homeowners

The amendment improves the payoff process by reducing the risk that minor discrepancies will disrupt closing.
June 3, 2026

Modification of Restrictive Covenants in New York

Practical compliance steps for removing discriminatory rstrictive covenants from the public record in New York real estate transactions.
February 19, 2026

FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule Takes Effect March 1

Real estate professionals should prepare now to integrate these requirements into their transaction workflows.
January 14, 2026

New 2026 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for Land Title Surveys

The standards focus on clearer documentation, more transparency, better communication with the surveyor and improved precision requirements.
July 7, 2025

President Signs “Big Beautiful Bill” With Significant Housing Credit Expansion

On Friday, July 4th, President Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1) – a sweeping budget reconciliation package that includ
July 2, 2025

LIHTC Provisions Become Permanent in Senate Reconciliation Bill

If enacted, these provisions would finance over 1.2 million more affordable homes over the next decade.
June 4, 2025

Potential Impacts of the Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

President Trump has indicated that, even if privatized, the government would retain its implicit guarantee to bail them out before default.
April 18, 2025

New Reporting Requirement for Certain Residential Real Estate Transfers

The rules take effect Dec. 1, 2025 and can result in fines or imprisonment.
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August 20, 2026

123 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2027 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 10 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

Best Lawyers honorees are selected through a peer-review process evaluating professional excellence within specific practice areas and geogr
December 15, 2025

Melanie C. Marotto Participates on Buffalo Business First Women in Law Panel

The discussion covered several topics, including the importance of mentorship, training and work-life balance.
August 21, 2025

More Than 100 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2026 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 11 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

Best Lawyers provides trusted, peer-reviewed recognition of top legal professionals, helping clients find credible, experienced counsel.
July 28, 2025

Buffalo Business First Highlights Harris Beach Murtha’s Buffalo Office

The article highlights the new office in the Larkin at Exchange Building and the appointment of Melanie Marotto as co-managing partner.
July 22, 2025

Media Outlets Cover New Capital Region and Buffalo Office Managing Partners

Media outlets highlight new office leaders in Buffalo and the Capital Region, strengthening Harris Beach Murtha’s presence.
July 16, 2025

Harris Beach Murtha Announces New Office Managing Partners in Albany, Saratoga and Buffalo

Mathew P. Barry is managing partner of the Capital Region offices and Melanie C. Marotto is a managing partner of the Buffalo office,
August 22, 2024

30 Harris Beach Attorneys Named in 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers Edition

Nine attorneys were named Upstate New York Rising Stars, a category that focuses on attorneys who have practiced for 10 years or less.
November 16, 2022

Celebrating Resilience at the Urban League of Buffalo Annual Gala

The devastating racially motivated mass shooting at Tops Friendly Markets on Buffalo’s east side earlier this year exposed many lingering
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Melanie has authored and presented at seminars on the purchase and sales of property in New York state through the New York State Bar Association

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Professional and Civic

  • Erie County Bar Association, member, Real Property Law Committee
  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association, Board of Directors, member
  • New York State Commercial Association of Realtors, member

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers, “Lawyer of the Year,” Real Estate Law, 2026
  • Best Lawyers, Real Estate Law, since 2019
  • Super Lawyers, Real Estate, 2024
Admissions
New YorkU.S. Supreme Court
Education

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD 
1992

Canisius College

BA 
1988

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Commercial Real Estate

Industry Teams

Co-Leader for:

Affordable Housing

Member of:

Affordable Housing
Energy
Financial Institutions
Higher Education
Real Estate Developers
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Melanie Marotto

Melanie C. Marotto

Member

mmarotto@harrisbeachmurtha.com
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Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys at Law
Melanie Marotto

Melanie C. Marotto

mmarotto@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (716) 200-5230
Buffalo, NY Office

Profile

Melanie is co-managing partner of our Buffalo office. She assists purchasers, sellers, governmental and quasi-governmental agencies with challenging development projects, and has developed extensive experience in real property and title-related issues in the renewable energy sector in New York. In addition, she serves as examining counsel for two national title insurance companies and represents various community-based and national lenders in commercial real estate lending transactions.

Melanie has developed extensive experience in property-related issues in the emerging renewable energy sector in New York. She has conducted due diligence reviews on several solar and wind farm developments on behalf of purchasers, developers and lenders related to the sale, purchase or financing of renewable energy projects. Melanie also serves as counsel to a local water authority in connection with certain real property and environmental matters.

Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Member of:

Commercial Real Estate

Industry Teams

Co-Leader for:

Affordable Housing

Member of:

Affordable Housing
Energy
Financial Institutions
Higher Education
Real Estate Developers

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Admissions

New YorkU.S. Supreme Court

Representative Matters

  • Conducts due diligence for developers and lenders in connection with solar and wind projects
  • Assisting public authorities or agencies in addressing real estate matters involving property acquisitions and dispositions.
  • Represents an Erie County Local Development Corporation in a multi-million dollar brownfield site acquisition and remediation project to transform a large portion of the former historical Bethlehem Steel Corporation facility in Lackawanna, New York. Involved in ongoing development matters and sales of property to private companies.
  • Represents a leading North American energy delivery company on real property transactions in the Buffalo area.
  • Represents public and private sector clients on easement agreements throughout Western New York.

Distinctions

Professional and Civic

  • Erie County Bar Association, member, Real Property Law Committee
  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association, Board of Directors, member
  • New York State Commercial Association of Realtors, member

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers, “Lawyer of the Year,” Real Estate Law, 2026
  • Best Lawyers, Real Estate Law, since 2019
  • Super Lawyers, Real Estate, 2024
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