The Vet Whisperers

By Adina Genn Long Island Business News Forchelli has a law practice dedicated to veterinarians. Interview with co-chairs Daniel S. Dornfeld and Mary E. Mongioi. Vet Whisperers_Final

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Hon. Peter B. Skelos of Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana Named Alternative Dispute Resolution Champion

Uniondale, NY, June 12, 2017 — Hon. Peter B. Skelos, a Partner with the Uniondale-based law firm of Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo &Terrana, LLP has been recognized by The National Law Journal & Legal Times as a 2017 Alternative Dispute Resolution Champion. Judge Skelos was one of only 37 ADR professionals in the United States to be recognized as having distinguished themselves in the…

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Firm Attorneys Recognized at Hofstra University with the Top Women in Law Award

Uniondale, NY – April 25, 2017, Judy L. Simoncic and Nicole S. Forchelli have been selected as recipients of Hofstra University’s Top Women in Law Award. Judy L. Simoncic concentrates her practice in the areas of zoning, land use, environmental, municipal, and real estate law. She represents national franchises, Fortune 500 companies, national corporations, large real estate development companies as well as individual real estate…

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Preparation for Oral Argument

Hon. Peter B. Skelos (Ret.) advises attorneys not to waive oral argument. Appellate judges consider oral argument the most exciting part of their work. They come to the argument well-prepared having read the record, briefs and bench memoranda prepared by the law department and their law clerks. Counsel should approach oral argument with no less enthusiasm and preparation. Oral argument is the opportunity to help…

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Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center Honors Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana Partner As Public Interest/Pro Bono Attorney of the Year

Uniondale, NY, April 7, 2017—Russell Tisman, a partner with the Uniondale, New York law firm of Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana, LLP has been honored by Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center as a Public Interest/Pro Bono Attorney of the Year. Russ, a heart transplant recipient, is an active volunteer for Live on NY and LITrio (Transplant Recipients International Organization). To help…

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Renewable Energy Seminar Sponsored by Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana, LLP and the Association of Corporate Counsel New York City (ACC-NYC)

Uniondale, NY, March 13, 2017 — The seminar, “Renewable Energy – What Is It? Incentives and Navigating the Landscape,” was jointly sponsored by Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo &Terrana, LLP and the Association of Corporate Counsel New York City. The seminar was held in Uniondale, NY and was attended primarily by in-house corporate attorneys. The impetus for the seminar was the launch of the Forchelli…

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Elbert Nasis Profiled as a Who’s Who in Labor Law by the Long Island Business News

Uniondale, January 28, 2017 – Partner Elbert F. Nasis was recently profiled in Long Island Business News’ as a Who's Who in Labor Law. Elbert F. Nasis is a partner in the Firm’s Litigation and Employment and Labor Departments.  He is a senior litigator handling complex matters and those involving high exposure in state and federal courts.  Mr. Nasis' practice primarily focuses on litigation, from…

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