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

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP (“FDT”) welcomes Thomas A. Catinella to the firm’s Construction practice group as an associate. Prior to joining FDT, Mr. Catinella was an associate at Morici & Morici, LLP, where he handled a wide range of cases including, personal injury, civil litigation, criminal defense, matrimonial/family law, and business transactions. Mr. Catinella, a Massapequa, NY resident, earned his J.D. from St. John’s University…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP welcomes Julie Allegretti to the firm as a Marketing Manager. “Julie’s extensive legal marketing experience and industry knowledge complement our team,” said Kristina E. Sornchai, Director of Marketing. “Her pleasant disposition and community involvement are an asset to our firm. We are excited to be growing and working together,” she added. Ms. Allegretti, a Seaford, NY resident, earned her A.S. in…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP’s (“FDT”) Managing Partner, Jeffrey D. Forchelli, was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 29th 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 third consecutive year for his work in Litigation – Labor & Employment Law. FDT partner Kathleen…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP warmly congratulates the following on their recent Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) Committee appointments: Robert L. Renda, a partner in the firm’s Tax Certiorari practice group, was appointed Vice Chair of the Condemnation Law and Tax Certiorari Committee. He will serve a two-year term. Mr. Renda, a Massapequa, NY resident, earned his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law and…

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP warmly congratulates James C. Ricca, a Partner and Co-Chair of the Firm’s Banking & Finance practice group, on being appointed Counsel of The Mortgage Bankers Association of New York (MBA of NY). The MBA of NY consists of a diverse membership of real estate, lending and business professionals, dedicated to promoting the welfare of the real estate finance industry, providing member…