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Posted: December 20, 2016
2016 Year in Review: Andrew Curto, Forchelli Law
Andrew Curto, Forchelli LawName & Title: Andrew Curto, Partner
Company: Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana LLP
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2016?
I founded the firm’s Renewable Energy and Emerging Technology Practice Group (REET). REET is dedicated to assisting clients navigate the growing, overlapping and often confusing array of government and private sector initiatives and incentives aimed at increasing the use of renewable energy and sustainable consumption. Supported by the firm’s real estate, zoning and land use, corporate and litigation practices, we collectively advise clients of the available resources and then quarterback the myriad of issues that arise including the management of corporate agreements, procurement contracts and real property concerns, oversee indemnification and insurance matters and review any land use or municipal compliance issues for sites implementing such technologies.
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