Honors & Affiliations
- Listed in:
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Corporate Law, 2023-2025
- Lawyer of the Year (Syracuse), Corporate Law - Management, 2025
- New York Super Lawyers®, Business and Corporate, 2024
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Corporate Law, 2023-2025
- New York State Bar Association
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Onondaga County Bar Association
Representative Presentations
- "Summer Fun" Series - An Interview with Jeffrey Scheer, Legally Bond Podcast, August 1, 2022
- An Interview with Jeffrey Scheer, Business Law and Cannabis, Legally Bond Podcast, May 17, 2021
- Managing in Year 2 of a Pandemic - Round 2 of PPP Loans, Chemung County Chamber of Commerce, February 16, 2021
- Panel Member, SBA's Paycheck Protection Program and Farmer Co-ops, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, April 6, 2020
- Panel Member, Successful Strategies for Ownership Transition, Dannible & McKee’s Central NY Manufacturing Conference, October 17, 2017
- Legal Update, Syracuse Builders Exchange - Construction Company Growth Accelerator Program, October 11, 2017
- Moderator, UVANY Middle Market Forum, March 15, 2016
- The Echoes of the New York State Revitalization Act - Is Your Organization Compliant?, Dannible & McKee’s Annual Nonprofit Conference, January 13, 2015
Representative Publications
- Co-Author, "New York’s 2023 Budget Will Provide State Tax Relief to Cannabis Businesses," Referenced in Bloomberg Tax, August 22, 2022
- Co-Author, "New York Approves the First Regulations for Adult-Use Cannabis," Referenced in Green Market Report, July 13, 2022
- Co-Author, "N.Y. Cracks Down on “Gifting,” Other Unlicensed Sales of Cannabis," CNYBJ, July 25, 2022
- Quoted in "Where’s the Exit? Planning Business Succession," Oswego County Business Magazine, September 27, 2021
- "Practical Advice for Prospective THC License-Holders," New York Cannabis Growers and Processors Association Newsletter, June 2021
- Quoted in "PPP Round 2: What Small Business Owners Need to Do Right Now to Get Help," syracuse.com, January 9, 2021
- Quoted in "Local Businesses Eagerly Await Second Round of PPP Assistance," 10 Tampa Bay, December 28, 2020
- Quoted in "Quickie lender Kabbage doled out billions in PPP loans. A number of borrowers raised red flags," Miami Herald, September 10, 2020
- Quoted in "Copycat websites, newly minted companies, double dippers cashed in on PPP loans," Miami Herald, September 9, 2020
- Quoted in "Senate Considers Vote on PPP Bill: CNY Small Business Owners Say Changes Needed Now," syracuse.com, June 3, 2020
- Quoted in "You Got a PPP Loan. Now What? 4 Expert Tips From a Small Businesses Lawyer," syracuse.com, May 6, 2020
- Quoted in "Guide to Federal Small Business Loans: 9 Expert Tips on Coronavirus Relief Funds," syracuse.com, April 13, 2020
Other Activities
- Business Journal News Network, Board Leadership Award Honoree 2016
- Board Member, Green Family Foundation
- Board Member, The Jewish Community Foundation of Central New York, Inc.
- Board Member, The Jewish Health & Rehabilitation Center
- Board Member, The Jewish Home of Central New York Foundation
- Former Member and Chair, Board of Trustees, Public Broadcasting Council of Central New York, Inc. (WCNY)
Articles
- 4/20 Bill Could Sour Relationships Between Cannabis Growers and Sellers
May 3, 2023 - New York Proposes Greater Penalties for Illicit Cannabis Shops
May 1, 2023 - Second Circuit Limits Reach of Injunction Affecting New York's Cannabis Licensing Program
March 29, 2023 - MSOs and Cannabis Retail Applicants Sue New York Cannabis Regulators Over Licensing Process
March 20, 2023 - BudHub: Revisiting New York’s Cannabis Delivery Guidance After Dispensaries Have Begun Operations
March 8, 2023 - New York to Double the Number of Available Conditional Dispensary Licenses
March 6, 2023 - Puff, Puff, Pause: Federal Court Upholds Injunction Blocking New York’s Cannabis Dispensary Rollout
February 6, 2023 - New York Unveils Long Awaited Cannabis Regulations
December 8, 2022 - Federal Court Blocks OCM From Issuing Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary Licenses
November 15, 2022 - New York Launches the Cannabis Compliance Training and Mentorship Program
Updated October 25, 2022 - New York Green Lights the Personal Cultivation of Medical Cannabis
October 5, 2022 - What Could Retail Cannabis Dispensaries Look Like?
September 13, 2022 - Tax Tips for New York Cannabis Businesses
September 6, 2022 - A Step in the Right Direction: Who is Eligible for New York’s Conditional Cannabis Dispensary Licenses?
August 30, 2022 - New York’s Social Equity Program for Cannabis Businesses
August 30, 2022 - Update: OCM Announces Number of Conditional Retail Dispensary Locations by Region - Cannabis Control Board Approves Recreational and Medical Cannabis Regulations
Updated August 24, 2022 - New York's COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program Will Provide Relief for Small Businesses
July 14, 2022 - OCM Cracks Down on “Gifting” and Other Unlicensed Sales of Cannabis
July 13, 2022 - New York Cannabis Businesses: What Should I Be Doing Now?
July 7, 2022 - Issues for Property Owners: What To Do About Cannabis?
June 30, 2022 - Cannabis Control Board Opens Application Window for Cannabis Processors
June 28, 2022 - New York’s 2023 Budget Will Provide State Tax Relief to Cannabis Businesses
June 21, 2022 - New York Proposes Revised Rules for the Personal Cultivation of Medical Cannabis
June 14, 2022 - New York Approves the First Regulations for Adult-Use Cannabis
June 8, 2022 - Key Considerations for Joining the Adult-Use Cannabis Industry
May 14, 2021 - Update: President Biden Signs PPP Extension Act of 2021; PPP Extended for Applicants to May 31, 2021
March 30, 2021 - PPP Extension Passes Senate; Awaits President’s Signature
March 26, 2021 - PPP Expires March 31, 2021 (Legislation Pending to Approve Extension); SBA Issues Updated First and Second Draw Applications
March 23, 2021 - Update: SBA Announces Launch Date of April 8, 2021 for Shuttered Venue Operators Grant; Issues New Guidance and Changes to Program
March 23, 2021 - Increased PPP Eligibility for Larger Nonprofits
March 17, 2021 - For Two Weeks, Only Businesses With Fewer than 20 Employees May Apply for PPP - February 24 through March 9
February 22, 2021 - Shuttered Venue Operators Grant or PPP? Issues for Live Entertainment Venues
February 2, 2021 - Rundown of Updated PPP Forgiveness Application Forms for Both First and Second Draw Loans
January 21, 2021 - Reopening of All First and Second Draw PPP Loan Applications Starts Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021
January 15, 2021 - Update: SBA Announces Launch Date For First and Second Draw PPP Loan for Borrowers with Community Lenders - Eligibility, Payroll Cost Calculation and Documentation Requirements for First and Second Draw of PPP Loan Applications
Updated January 11, 2021 - Overview of the Stimulus Bill and Aid to Small Businesses
Updated December 28, 2020 - Main Street Lending Program Update: Minimum Loan Size for Certain Facilities Available to For-Profit and Non-Profit Borrowers Reduced from $250,000 to $100,000
November 12, 2020 - Troubling PPP Update: SBA Intends to Require Borrowers with Loans Over $2 Million to Complete a New Loan Necessity Questionnaire
November 10, 2020 - Main Street Lending Program Update: Webinar for Borrowers with Q&A to be Presented by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston on October 21, 2020
October 15, 2020 - Asset Sales, Changes in Ownership and the PPP Loan
October 7, 2020 - PPP Safe Harbor 1: An Outline of New York Executive Orders to Rely On for Your Forgiveness Application
September 24, 2020 - The Main Street Lending Program is Now Operational for Loans to Nonprofit Organizations
September 8, 2020 - PPP Update: Amended Max Compensation Rule for Owner-Employees with Less Than 5 Percent Ownership and Eligible Nonpayroll Costs Clarified
August 27, 2020 - Recent Updates on the Main Street Lending Program Applicable to Nonprofits
August 17, 2020 - Syracuse Industrial Development Agency Announces COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program for Small Business and Nonprofits
July 31, 2020 - Federal Reserve Announces Expansion of Main Street Lending Program to More Small and Medium-Sized Businesses and Proposal to Expand MSLP to Nonprofit Organizations
July 7, 2020 - SBA Further Clarifies PPP Forgiveness Rules and Procedures
June 25, 2020 - SBA Issues Guidance and Updated Documents for Extended 24-Week Covered Period, Releases Simplified PPP Forgiveness Application, and Announces All PPP Loans Over $150,000 Will Be Publicly Disclosed
June 22, 2020 - Congress Approves Major Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, But Questions Remain
June 5, 2020 - All You Need to Know About the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
Updated May 27, 2020 [Posted May 23, 2020] - SBA Authorizes PPP Loan Increases for Certain Partnerships
May 19, 2020 - SBA Updates Key Guidance on Good-Faith Certifications Concerning the Paycheck Protection Program
May 13, 2020 - The “Uncertainty” of the Paycheck Protection Program Economic Uncertainty Certification
Updated May 6, 2020 [Posted April 30, 2020] - April 23 Update: Financial Assistance for Health Care Providers
April 23, 2020 - Effect of Employee Salary and Headcount Reductions When Calculating PPP Loan Forgiveness
April 22, 2020 - Summary of Federal Relief Loans Available to Large and Mid-Size Businesses Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 17, 2020 - Update: Paycheck Protection Program Guidance on Eligible Self-Employed Individuals and Inclusion of Partners/Members in Calculation of Payroll Costs
April 15, 2020 - EIDL Loan Advance Update
April 14, 2020 - Update: Financial Assistance for Health Care Providers
April 10, 2020 - Approval of Medicare Accelerated Payments to Health Care Providers Begins
April 8, 2020 - Paycheck Protection Program Will be First-Come, First-Served
April 2, 2020 - Update: Small Businesses May Apply for the Paycheck Protection Program Starting Friday, April 3, 2020
April 1, 2020 - Financial Assistance for Health Care Providers
April 1, 2020 - Summary of Federal Relief Loans Available to Small Businesses Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 30, 2020 - Counties and Localities Implement Emergency Economic Assistance Programs in Response to COVID-19 Crisis
Updated March 30, 2020 - What to Expect in the CARES Act
March 27, 2020 - Small Business Loans May Be Available to Entities Impacted by COVID-19
March 23, 2020
Events and Webinars
- CARES Act Update - Complimentary Webinar
June 29, 2020 - Zoom Workshop for Solo Practitioner Psychotherapists - New or Established
May 9, 2020 - Succession Planning: Can’t it Just Wait? - Complimentary Webinar
October 30, 2018 - Jeffrey Scheer to Participate as Guest Panelist at Central NY Manufacturing Conference
October 16, 2017 - Jeffrey Scheer to Moderate UVANY Middle Market Forum
March 14, 2016
News
- Bond Announces Syracuse Attorneys Named 2025 “Lawyers of Year” and Best Lawyers in America®
August 15, 2024 - Bond Announces 20 Syracuse Attorneys Named in 2023 New York Super Lawyers Upstate Edition
August 23, 2023 - Bond Announces 31 Syracuse Attorneys Named 2024 Best Lawyers in America®
August 17, 2023 - Bond Announces 31 Syracuse Attorneys Named 2023 Best Lawyers in America®
August 18, 2022 - Bond Announces 24 Syracuse Attorneys Named in 2020 New York Super Lawyers® Upstate Edition
August 21, 2020 - Bond Announces 31 Syracuse Attorneys Named in 2019 New York Super Lawyers® Upstate Edition
August 12, 2019 - Bond Announces 35 Syracuse Attorneys Named in 2018 New York Super Lawyers® Upstate Edition
August 12, 2018 - Bond Names New Practice Chairs, Co-Chairs, Deputy Chairs and Deputy Co-Chairs
February 5, 2017 - Jeffrey B. Scheer -- Board Leadership Award Honoree
March 31, 2016
Videos
- Highlights of the New Stimulus Bill for Businesses and Employers
December 23, 2020
Webinar Recordings
- CARES Act Update - Complimentary Webinar
June 29, 2020 - Succession Planning: Can’t it Just Wait? - Complimentary Webinar
October 30, 2018
