October, 2016 – James C. Ricca, Partner at Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo and Terrana LLP, and resident of Centerport, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Huntington Arts Council.
Mr. Ricca concentrates his practice in the areas of banking and finance law; foreclosures; creditor’s rights; trusts and estates; corporate law; and real estate litigation. He counsels individuals, small businesses and institutional lenders and has significant experience representing private and institutional lenders on large commercial mortgage loan transactions.
Mr. Ricca has authored articles concerning foreclosures and banking law and has given his time to various community groups including lecturing to first time home buyers. Mr. Ricca has been recognized by the Neighborhood Housing Development Corp. for pro bono services, has served as a volunteer mentor with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Organization and as a Trustee on the Board of Jamaica Hospital. He was honored by the Long Island Business News’ “50 around 50” (2010) awards as a Long Island business leader and a Long Island Pulse Legal Eagle. He has selected by his peers for inclusion in New York’s Super Lawyers.
MISSION OF THE HUNTINGTON ARTS COUNCIL
The Huntington Arts Council enriches the quality of life of Long Islanders with programs and services that address the needs and interests of artists, cultural organizations and the community.
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