Q: What trend/issue has stood out in your industry or company this year? A: In May 2023, FDT hired me as a Partner to expand the firm’s already well-established and impressive Tax, Trusts and Estates practice group. Although my practice encompasses all facets of trusts and estates matters – i.e., estate and asset protection planning and probate and estate administration, my primary area of practice…
UNIONDALE, NY, AUGUST 17, 2023 – Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP’s (“FDT”) Chairman and Co-Managing Partner, Jeffrey D. Forchelli, was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 30th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Land Use & Zoning Law. He has been recognized annually since 2018. FDT partner Gregory S. Lisi was recognized for a fourth consecutive year for his work in Litigation…
UNIONDALE, NY, July 28, 2023 – Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP (“FDT”) warmly congratulates the following attorneys on their Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) Committee appointments effective June 1, 2023: Gerard R. Luckman, a partner and chair of the firm’s Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring practice group, was appointed Chair of the Bankruptcy Committee. Mr. Luckman, a Glen Cove, NY resident, earned his J.D. from St. John’s…
Number of years in CURRENT position: Started at FDT in March, 2023, Practicing Attorney within the Construction space for 10 years. 3 skills that you use every day in your position: Decision-making and problem solving; Communication with clients and firm personnel; Critical thinking and analysis Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: Napoleon Hill – The Law of Success. Best advice for new leaders in 10 words…
UNIONDALE, NY, JUNE 23, 2023 – Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, the Major Sponsor of LIBN’s 2023 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 Top Industrial Project – Nassau | Meadowbrook Logistics Center in Garden City Partners Daniel P. Deegan and William F. Bonesso This event honors…
UNIONDALE, NY, JUNE 16, 2023 – Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP warmly congratulates Judy L. Simoncic, the firm’s Deputy Managing Partner, and a partner in its Land Use & Zoning practice group, on being selected by Long Island Business News to be featured in the 2023 Long Island Business Influencers: Most Dynamic Women Leaders on Long Island issue, which published today. This elite group of women…
Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP is pleased to announce that Partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s Tax, Trusts & Estates practice group, Stephanie M. Alberts, was elected to the Nassau County Bar Association’s Board of Directors. An installation will be held at 6:00 p.m. tonight at Domus in Mineola, NY. The primary role of the Board of Directors is to set policy for the NCBA, oversee…
What is a topic/issue in your area of practice that you would like people/businesses to currently be aware of? “Post-pandemic, I have seen large retailers including Lord & Taylor, Sears and Bed Bath & Beyond leaving malls and shopping centers opening opportunities for other uses,” she said. “One of the biggest development trends in the land use sector is the conversion of retail to medical…
Gianni V. Sbarro Associate Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP Number of years at firm: 1 One thing on my bucket list: Fly a plane. What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Assisted a large academic medical center in obtaining approvals from the town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning and Appeals in connection with their proposed plan to convert an existing commercial…
UNIONDALE, NY, APRIL 25, 2023 – Consistent with Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP’s (“FDT”) strategic growth initiatives, the firm is pleased to announce that Anthony C. Varbero, Esq., and David C. Casagrande, Esq., have joined FDT as partners in our newly-formed Securities Litigation & Regulation practice group. Messrs. Varbero and Casagrande co-chair this group. Prior to joining FDT, Messrs. Varbero and Casagrande were affiliated with…