Hon. Peter B. Skelos (Ret.) co-authored, The Digital Footprint After Death - Who Wears the Shoes," with Lesli P. Hiller and Robert M. Harper. Reprinted with permission from: Trusts and Estates Law Section Newsletter, Summer 2018, Vol. 51, No. 2, published by the New York State Bar Association, One Elk Street, Albany, NY 12207.
Hon. Peter B. Skelos (Ret.) wrote and revised Ch 07 - Evolution of the Labor Law, A View From the Bench, which was published in the book, "Construction Site Personal Injury Litigation" (2nd Edition, 2018 Revision). Reprinted with permission from: Construction Site Personal Injury Litigation, Second Edition published by the New York State Bar Association, One Elk Street, Albany, NY 12207.
OWNERS BEWARE: PAYMENT BONDS MUST BE FILED WITH COUNTY CLERK Either at its own election, or because a construction lender requires it, many owners of construction projects require their general contractor to issue a labor and material payment bond, which essentially serves to guarantee prompt payment to those who supply labor, material and equipment to the project. But the mere tendering to the owner…
August 18, 2018 — Jeffrey D. Forchelli, managing partner of Forchelli Deegan Terrana, LLP, was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2019 in land use & zoning. Best Lawyers in America compiles its list of outstanding attorneys by conducting peer-review surveys in which lawyers confidentially evaluate their peers. Jeff Forchelli founded the original law firm which is now…
The New York Real Estate Journal interviewed associate Jane Chen for the latest professional profile. Click here to read: NYREJ_JC
Andrea Tsoukalas Curto was recently appointed to serve as the Village Attorney for the Villages of Lake Success, Kensington, and Russell Gardens. Douglas W. Atkins has been appointed Chair of The Nassau County Bar Association’s Tax Certiorari Committee. Click here to read more: NYREJ_Firm Appointments
Associate Lindsay E. Mesh's article, "Election of Remedies: Lenders Choose Carefully," is published in the New York Real Estate Journal. Lenders beware; when choosing to sue for a default in mortgage payments, your remedies are limited. In New York, a Lender must make an election of remedies. Click here to read more: NYREJ_Election of Remedies
Uniondale, July 23, 2018 – Jessica Leis was quoted in Newsday regarding her representation of North Hempstead Housing Authority’s Housing Development Fund Corporation, in the article, " Grand Plan for Seniors." The Housing Development Fund Corporation plans to build a 77-unit affordable housing complex for seniors. Jessica A. Leis is an Associate with the Firm's land use and zoning practice group. Prior to joining the…
Attorney Robert Renda was profiled as a Who's Who in Tax Certiorari by Long Island Business News. He discusses what area of tax certiorari law he has been focused on this year. Click here to view full article: LIBN- RLR- Who's Who in Real Property & Tax Cert-2018
Uniondale, June 14, 2018 — The Long Island Business News profiled Kathleen Deegan Dickson as a Law: Ones to Watch. Kathleen Deegan Dickson concentrates her practice in the areas of real estate transactional matters, and, in particular, land use and zoning law. Kathleen has an extensive track record of success with and before municipal boards and agencies on significant projects throughout Long Island. She also…