Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP warmly congratulates Gabriella E. Botticelli, a member of the firm’s Litigation practice group, on being selected by Long Island Business News as a 40 Under Forty honoree. An awards celebration will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY. Long Island Business News has hosted and celebrated the 40 Under Forty awards program since…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP warmly congratulates Victoria Tudisco, a member of the firm’s Marketing Department, on being selected by HIA-LI as a recipient of the Rising Leadership Awards for 2026. An awards celebration will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Stonebridge Country Club in Smithtown, NY. The Rising Leadership Awards recognize bright and dynamic young professionals under the age of 35 who consistently…

“Julia is the type of colleague that you want to have, professionally and personally. Before I worked with her, she was my adversary in court. I knew then, she was diligent and dedicated. Now we are fortunate to have her on our side! Julia comes to work every morning with an industrious mindset. She is willing to get her hands dirty on matters large and…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, the Awards Sponsor of LIBN’s 2026 Real Estate, Architecture & Engineering Awards, is proud to announce that the firm was recognized with respect to the following: Top Property Tax Assessment Firm The Tax Certiorari practice group is co-chaired by partners John V. Terrana and Donald F. Leistman Top Projects – Private Projects Build-to-Suit Warehouse and Distribution Center, Inwood Partners Daniel P.…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP welcomes Yuri Burshteyn to the firm’s Banking and Finance practice group as a partner. He will also be working with the firm’s Real Estate practice group. Before joining Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, Yuri served as a partner at Braunstein Turkish LLP in Woodbury, NY, where he represented a diverse client base, including national institutional lenders, developers, prominent real estate families, and…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP is pleased to announce that Cheryl L. Katz, a partner in the firm’s Trusts & Estates practice group, was recently appointed as a Trusts and Estates Section Delegate to the New York State Bar Association (“NYSBA”) House of Delegates. The NYSBA House of Delegates is the primary governing and policymaking body of the association. It functions as the board of trustees,…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP warmly congratulates Jonathan P. Weiss, a member of the firm’s Trusts & Estates practice group, on being selected by Long Island Business News as an Emerging Leader Under 30. An awards celebration will be held on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY. The Emerging Leaders Under 30 Award honors bright and dynamic young professionals under…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP is pleased to announce that Lindsay Mesh Lotito, a partner in the Banking & Finance, Cannabis and Real Estate practice groups, was recently appointed to the Executive Leadership Team for the American Heart Association Go Red for Women® Campaign. Go Red for Women® encourages awareness of the issue of women and heart disease, and actions that can be taken to save…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP proudly celebrates its 50th Anniversary, marking five decades of growth, leadership, and commitment to clients and the Long Island Community. Founded in 1976 by Jeffrey D. Forchelli, Chairman and Co-Managing Partner, the firm began as a small general practice, dedicated to serving local businesses and individuals. From the outset, FDT was built on the principles of excellence, personalized service, and strong…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP is proud to announce that Jeffrey D. Forchelli, Chairman and Co-Managing Partner of the firm, was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.) by Wagner College during its 2026 commencement ceremony. A Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.) is an honorary degree bestowed upon individuals who have made exemplary contributions to society, philanthropy, or their communities. Mr. Forchelli ’66, H ’26 was…