Elbert F. Nasis is a partner in the firm’s Litigation, Employment & Labor, and Veterinary practice groups. With more than 25 years of litigation experience, Mr. Nasis is continually recognized for his ability to handle complex civil litigations in state and federal courts, from inception through trial. He consistently obtains client-defined results in an efficient manner and is dedicated to counseling and assisting corporate and individual clients. Mr. Nasis also has extensive experience in real estate, commercial, business, construction, trusts and estates, and insurance coverage litigations. He represents clients in connection with claims involving discrimination, harassment, workplace injury, wrongful termination, hostile work environment, and wage and hour disputes.  Additionally, Mr. Nasis represents veterinary consolidators, veterinarians, and veterinary executives with employment-related matters.  He has drafted employee handbooks, employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and employment policies for the veterinary industry as well as provided guidance for compliance with the employment laws of various states throughout the country.

Mr. Nasis was a founding member of the law firm of Dornfeld & Nasis, LLP, which merged with Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP in 2015.

In addition to counseling and obtaining many successful results for his clients, Mr. Nasis has received several professional accolades, including: New York Magazine’s New York Area’s Top-Rated Lawyers (2013); Newsday Long Island and The Wall Street Journal’s Top-Rated Lawyers of 2014; Who’s Who in Labor Law (2017) and Ones to Watch (2015); The Legal Network’s Top-Rated Lawyers in New York, Highest in Ethical Standards and Professional Excellence (2016); Long Island Business News’ Leadership in Law (2018); and Super Lawyers Top-Rated Attorney (2020-current).