Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP’s Chairman and Co-Managing Partner, Jeffrey D. Forchelli, was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 32nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. He has been recognized annually since 2018. In addition, the following partners were recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®: Stephanie M. Alberts…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP is proud to announce that Linda Tierney, the law firm’s Director of Office Management, was appointed Vice President of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Long Island Chapter. She will serve a one-year term. The Long Island Chapter of the ALA, with over 40 members from premier law firms across Long Island, was formed in 1989 to provide support to those…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP is pleased to announce that Daniel S. Dornfeld, a partner in the Real Estate, IDA Benefits and Government Incentives, Corporate, and Cannabis practice groups, was selected to serve on the Board of Directors for The Real Estate Institute of Long Island Located at Stony Brook University effective July 23, 2025. “It was my honor to sponsor Dan for membership based on…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP proudly announces that John P. Gordon, a partner in the firm’s Industrial Development Agency (IDA) Benefits and Government Incentives practice group, was featured in City & State's 2025 Long Island Trailblazers list. This list shines a spotlight on trailblazers from Long Island in business, higher education, labor and more. Mr. Gordon is a real estate attorney with a focus on helping…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP congratulates the following attorneys on their recent Nassau County Bar Association Committee appointments: Lisa M. Casa, a partner in the firm’s Employment & Labor practice group, was appointed Chair of the Labor and Employment Law Committee. She will serve a two-year term. Ms. Casa, a Massapequa Park, NY resident, earned her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and her B.S. and B.A.…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP proudly announces that Michael A. Berger, an associate in the firm’s Employment & Labor and Veterinary practice groups, was appointed First Vice President of Nassau Lawyers’ Association of Long Island, Inc. Mr. Berger concentrates his practice on counseling and defending employers on various employment and labor law issues, including wage and hour, discrimination and retaliation. In the Veterinary practice group, he…

“Camila shows uncommon poise for a newly admitted lawyer. She’s a strategic thinker who makes smart, confident decisions throughout the workday. Camila has proven to have strong lawyering skills as well. She is a concise writer and thorough researcher. She is an effective communicator with adversaries and clients. Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP is thrilled she is with us!” - Douglas Atkins, Partner, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP.…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP warmly congratulates partner Mary E. Mongioi on being selected by Long Island Business News’ editorial staff as one of the Most Dynamic Women Leaders of 2025. Mary chairs FDT’s Veterinary practice group and co-chairs its Corporate and M&A practice group. This special editorial section profiles those identified as top women influencers within Long Island’s business community. Ms. Mongioi, a Nissequogue, NY…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, the Awards Sponsor of LIBN’s 2025 Real Estate, Architecture & Engineering Awards, is proud to announce that the firm will be 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. Rising Star - Construction Partner Bret L. McCabe Top Projects – Top Renovation/Reuse/Redevelopment…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP welcomes Adam L. Browser to the firm’s Construction practice group as a Partner. Mr. Browser serves on the Board of Directors of the Nassau County Bar Association. He is the Chair of the Construction Law Committee. Prior to joining FDT, Mr. Browser was Of Counsel to a Uniondale-based law firm, where he gained experience in complex commercial litigation matters spanning a…