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Andrew E. Pawenski

Associate

apawenski@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (716) 200-5150  
- Buffalo, NY Office
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Andrew Pawenski
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Andrew focuses on representing clients in matters relating to commercial real estate transactions. He is experienced in establishing condominiums and homeowner’s associations in New York state, and has filed numerous offering plans, cooperative policy statement applications and no-action letters with the New York State Real Estate Finance Bureau.

Prior to joining Harris Beach Murtha, Andrew worked as a law clerk and attorney at a Buffalo area law firm, where he advised clients in several practice areas, including residential real estate, trusts and estates, and corporate law.

During law school, Andrew completed legal externships with the Erie County Surrogate’s Court and Daemen College Athletic Department Compliance office and interned at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York.

Insights
May 19, 2025

Cannabis Real Estate: Gating Issues in Retail Dispensary Site Selection

This article discusses initial “gating issues” in commercial leasing and steps to take when selecting its cannabis real estate.
December 24, 2024

New York Board Continues Quest to Calculate Value of Future Tax Savings

At its December 2024, quarterly meeting (the “Meeting”), the NYS Public Subsidy Board (the “Board”) continued its May 20, 2024, public heari
November 22, 2024

New York State Announces $140 Million in Funding for Public Broadband Infrastructure

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recently announced the
April 4, 2024

NY Public Subsidy Board to Hold Hearings on Development Projects

NY’s Public Subsidy Board recently decided to hold public hearings related to development projects throughout the state, while also changing
September 8, 2023

New York Rules Transfers of Parking and Storage Space Licenses are Subject to Transfer Tax

NYS Department of Taxation & Finance rules the transfer of parking and storage space licenses are subject to transfer tax.
February 16, 2023

New Canadian Real Estate Laws Include Banning U.S. and Other Foreigners from Purchasing New Properties

Recent real estate laws will impact U.S. citizens and non-Canadian residents who are current or prospective owners of Canadian real property
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August 20, 2026

42 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Named 2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch honors early-career attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding professional excellence.
August 21, 2025

39 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Named 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

The award highlights excellent legal talent for lawyers who are earlier in their career and recognizes their work in a specific area of law.
August 15, 2024

12 Harris Beach PLLC Lawyers Named to 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognizes associates and other lawyers with less than 10 years in private practice in the United St
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  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • Erie County Bar Association, member

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  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Real Estate Law, since 2025
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New York
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State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD 
2020

State University of New York at Geneseo

BA 
2017

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Andrew Pawenski

Andrew E. Pawenski

Associate

apawenski@harrisbeachmurtha.com
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Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys at Law
Andrew Pawenski

Andrew E. Pawenski

apawenski@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (716) 200-5150
Buffalo, NY Office

Profile

Andrew focuses on representing clients in matters relating to commercial real estate transactions. He is experienced in establishing condominiums and homeowner’s associations in New York state, and has filed numerous offering plans, cooperative policy statement applications and no-action letters with the New York State Real Estate Finance Bureau.

Prior to joining Harris Beach Murtha, Andrew worked as a law clerk and attorney at a Buffalo area law firm, where he advised clients in several practice areas, including residential real estate, trusts and estates, and corporate law.

During law school, Andrew completed legal externships with the Erie County Surrogate’s Court and Daemen College Athletic Department Compliance office and interned at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York.

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Commercial Real Estate

Industry Teams

Member of:

Cannabis
Financial Institutions
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Admissions

New York

Distinctions

Professional and Civic

  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • Erie County Bar Association, member

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Real Estate Law, since 2025
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