Gerard R. Luckman, a Partner and Chair of Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP’s Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring practice group, was recently appointed an inaugural Advisory Board Member of St. John’s University School of Law’s Center for Bankruptcy Studies. Composed of a select group of the Law School’s most distinguished alumni in bankruptcy practice, the Advisory Board members will provide advice and guidance in connection with the…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP (“FDT”), one of Long Island’s premier law firms, is proud to announce the creation of a Tax practice group. Robert H. Groman and Rachel L. Partain will co-chair the practice group. They will be working with Alexander Kerzhner and Lorraine S. Boss to deliver outstanding tax advisory and tax controversy services. Both Mr. Groman and Ms. Partain possess extensive knowledge of…

Camila Morcos was admitted to the New York State Bar on February 5, 2025, thereby beginning her position as an Associate in Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP’s Tax Certiorari practice group. She is also a member of the firm’s Real Estate practice group. Immediately prior to her admission, Camila was a law clerk at the firm. A Northport Village resident, Camila earned her J.D. from St.…

Andrea Tsoukalas Curto, a Land Use & Zoning partner at Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, was appointed an Affiliate Board Member of the Commercial Industrial Brokers Society of Long Island (“CIBS”) and Co-Chair of the CIBS W Committee. CIBS Long Island’s mission is to bolster economic, sustainable and diversified development on Long Island and is Long Island’s authoritative voice on commercial real estate. The CIBS W…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP welcomes Jad S. Sayage to the firm’s Real Estate practice group as an associate. Before joining FDT, Mr. Sayage was the Managing Attorney at Sayage Law PLLC, where he concentrated exclusively on various complex real estate matters such as commercial and residential acquisitions, dispositions, contract negotiations, leasing and financing. Mr. Sayage, a Rockville Centre, NY resident, earned his J.D. from the…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP is pleased to announce that Elbert F. Nasis, a partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s Litigation practice group, was unanimously elected to the Board of the Long Island Metro Business Action (“LIMBA”). LIMBA is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life on Long Island by fostering public awareness and informed dialogue on a diverse range of topics, including transportation, education, energy,…

Johanna David is a tax, trusts and estate partner at Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP in Uniondale. David joined the firm in February 2024 and concentrates her practice on complex trusts and estates related matters. Her practice is diversified and includes advising clients on asset protection and intricate planning strategies including tax matters and capital gains issues. She also advises clients on options for Medicaid and asset…

UNIONDALE, NY, AUGUST 15, 2024 – Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP’s (“FDT”) Chairman and Co-Managing Partner, Jeffrey D. Forchelli, was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 31st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Land Use and Zoning Law. He has been recognized annually since 2018. In addition, the following FDT partners were recognized in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in…

UNIONDALE, NY, JULY 16, 2024 – Long Island Business News has named Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP a recipient of a 2024 Empowering Women Award. The Empowering Women Awards shine a light on companies and organizations that have demonstrated tangible efforts and documented results in supporting and empowering women on Long Island. Honorees were selected based on documented hiring and promoting of women; leadership positions held…

UNIONDALE, NY, JULY 9, 2024 – Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP welcomes Taylor L. Gonzalez to the firm’s Land Use & Zoning practice group as an associate. Taylor has experience in all aspects of real estate development, including commercial real estate transactions; zoning & land use, municipal and property law; and commercial litigation. Kathleen Deegan Dickson, a partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s Land Use &…