November 29, 2012— Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana LLP Senior Partner Anthony V. Curto was honored by the Long Island Business News with the Leadership of Law award. The Leadership in Law Award recognizes experience, dedication, hard work, skill, and excellence and is dedicated to those individuals whose leadership, both in the legal profession and in the community, has had a positive impact on Long Island.

Anthony V. Curto’s, a resident of Northport,  legal work centers on structuring, negotiating and documenting a variety of complex transactions on behalf of regionally and nationally known clients.  He counsels public and private corporations in major transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, partnering arrangements and the reorganization of business enterprises and assets, across a variety of industries.  He also represents corporations in formation, early stage and venture capital financings, and advises clients in private placements and public offerings of securities.

An advocate of community service, Mr. Curto has received numerous awards for his active role in community endeavors, including the 1984 Congressional Achievement Award and the 1987 Martin Luther King “Living the Dream” Service Award.  Mr. Curto was cited as the 37th Most Influential Long Islander by the Long Island Press in 2008. He was a Networking Magazine David Award Honoree in 2008. He was presented with the 2010 ‘Telecare Award of Excellence’ and the ‘Who’s Who in Corporate Law’ by the Long Island Business News alsoin 2010. Most recently, he was honored by the Suffolk County Bar Association with the 2012 ‘Golden Anniversary Award.’

Founded in 1976, Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana LLP is one of Long Island’s most acclaimed and distinguished law firms. Headquartered in Uniondale, NY, the Firm is conveniently located for clients in Nassau and Suffolk. The Firm employs nearly 50 attorneys who provide counsel to a broad range of clients, including national, regional and local businesses, major real estate developers and organizations, banks, insurance companies, municipalities, educational institutions, and individuals. Personal attention and quality representation that is both practical and cost-effective are hallmarks of the Firm’s policy towards clients.

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