Uniondale, NY, May 7, 2019 – Jane Chen, an associate in the law firm of Forchelli Deegan Terrana, has been recognized by The Huntington Chamber of Commerce at the Annual Celebrate Long Island’s Young Professionals event.  The event showcases top young influential people under the age of 30 on Long Island from various careers who have greatly contributed to their workplace and community. The Huntington…

Uniondale, NY, April 22, 2019 – Associate Danielle Tricolla has been selected as a recipient of Hofstra University’s Outstanding Women in Law award. Danielle Tricolla joined the Firm in 2012 and is an associate in the Firm’s litigation group.  Ms. Tricolla handles a variety of litigation matters, including commercial litigation, real property actions, land use and zoning matters, regulatory claims and compliance issues, and employment…

Uniondale, NY, April 16, 2019 — Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP (the Firm) has been honored by the Long Island Business News with the ‘Commitment to Opportunity’ award at the 2019 Diversity in Business Awards. In 2011, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP (FDT) established the Diversity Fellowship Program, which recruits candidates with diverse backgrounds to create an inclusive, just and effective workplace.  Several local law schools are…

Uniondale, April 1, 2019 — Jeffrey D. Forchelli, Managing Partner of Uniondale-based Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, is pleased to announce that Brian W. Kennedy joined the firm as an Associate in the Land Use & Zoning practice group. Before joining the Firm, he served as an Assistant District Attorney at the Queens County District Attorney’s office. Most recently, he served in the Organized Crimes &…

Uniondale, March 29th, 2019 – According to a press release issued by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran’s office, the County has paid an unprecedented $150 million of its tax certiorari liability. Ms. Curran stated that, “[she will] continue to take on the most difficult challenges to restore fiscal integrity to our County and ultimately achieve financial independence.” Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP (“FDT”) Partner, and Chair…

Uniondale, NY, March 28, 2019 – Kathleen Deegan Dickson, a partner in the law firm of Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, has been selected as a recipient of the inaugural Premier Business Women of Long Island award. The Premier Business Women of Long Island award celebrates high-level female business leaders making an impact on Long Island. Honorees are chosen by a committee based on their strength…

Uniondale, March 20, 2019 -- Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP (“FDT”) Land Use & Zoning Partner Judy Lynn Simoncic, assisted by Associate Jessica A. Leis, successfully appealed and secured the reversal of a Village of Sea Cliff Zoning Board of Appeals decision which denied our clients the right to construct a multi-use sports court on their residential property. The suit arose from the Building Inspector’s improper…

Uniondale, February 11, 2019 — Louis H. Fiore has joined the law firm of Forchelli Deegan Terrana as a Partner in the Real Estate and Industrial Development Agency (IDA) practice groups, it was announced by Jeffrey D. Forchelli, Managing Partner of the Uniondale-based firm. “Louis is a well-known and respected high-level talent on the Long Island commercial real estate scene. He will bring a degree…

Uniondale, NY, February 7, 2019 - Lisa Casa was featured in the Who's Who in Labor Law by the Long Island Business News. She answered the question, "What seems to be a big concern from your clients/business owners in your area of practice, basically what should businesses/individuals be aware of as 2019 kicks off?" Click Who's Who Law Law for the full article. WHO's WHO - Labor Law…

Uniondale, NY, January 30, 2019 – Jane Chen, an associate in the corporate & commercial and real estate practice groups of Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, has joined the Hofstra University School of Law’s Mentorship Program. Jane Chen is an associate with the Firm's corporate and real estate practice groups. Ms. Chen concentrates her practice in various facets of real estate law; including representing various homeowners…