October 18, 2012— Real Estate/Land Use & Zoning Partner William F. Bonesso was named a Long Island Business News honoree of the Fifty around 50 Award. Mr. Bonesso was selected because of his leadership in mentoring, business and his commitment to the community.

William F. Bonesso joined the firm in July of 1998 and became a Partner in 2003.  Mr. Bonesso has wide-ranging experience in the areas of land use and zoning, real estate and municipal law. A frequent lecturer at Continuing Legal Education seminars, Mr. Bonesso concentrates his practice in providing land use and development counsel, preparing and presenting zoning and planning applications and the representation of clients in related litigation.

Mr. Bonesso represents large corporate clients, small business owners, real estate developers and residential property owners in land use and subdivision applications to the various municipal boards and commissions of the towns, villages and cities throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties.  Mr. Bonesso is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association and is a Director on the Board of the Huntington Arts Council. Most recently, he was appointed to The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Board.

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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