Forchelli Law Partner & U.S.G.B.C. – LI Chapter Board Member Brian R. Sahn Honored with the Around 50 Award

September 19, 2013 – Real Estate Partner Brian R. Sahn was named a Long Island Business News honoree of the Around 50 Award. Mr. Sahn was selected because of his leadership in business, mentoring, and support of Long Island’s not-for-profit U.S. Green Building Council of LI.

Brian R. Sahn concentrates his practice in all facets of commercial real estate transactions, including representing clients in purchase and sale agreements; acquisition financing transactions; industrial/economic development projects; and commercial lease agreements in the office, retail and industrial markets. Brian has extensive experience in real estate brokerage matters, including representing clients in connection with real estate portfolio management service agreements, corporate global solutions agreements, lease administration agreements and disputes over commissions and entitlements. Mr. Sahn represents several large public and private companies concerning their real estate portfolios, involving the management, disposition and acquisition of corporate real estate holdings, frequently involving complex environmental, title and facilities problems. In addition, he represents many clients in connection with ground-up real estate development projects, and institutional lenders in commercial real estate and multi-family loan transactions. Mr. Sahn also has represented defense contractors in facility closures and divestitures, and in negotiations with local redevelopment agencies and municipal representatives.

Brian is the co-chair of the Firm’s Diversity Committee and manages the Firm’s “green” and “sustainable” initiatives. He oversaw the Firm’s LEED certification process for its office and is also on the Board of Directors of the USGBC-LI Chapter.

Founded in 1976, Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana LLP is one of Long Island’s most acclaimed and distinguished law firms. Headquartered in Uniondale, NY, the Firm is conveniently located for clients in Nassau and Suffolk. The Firm employs nearly 50 attorneys who provide counsel to a broad range of clients, including national, regional and local businesses, major real estate developers and organizations, banks, insurance companies, municipalities, educational institutions, and individuals. Personal attention and quality representation that is both practical and cost-effective are hallmarks of the Firm’s policy towards clients.

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