Brian Sahn, Esq., partner, Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo, Cohn & Terrana, LLP
What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2010?
The greatest accomplishment this year was managing the process in which Forchelli, Curto, Deegan's new office space at The Omni in Uniondale was designated a LEED certified Commercial Interior, attaining enough points on the LEED scorecard to qualify for the Silver level. We are truly leaders among our peers, being the first law firm on Long Island to achieve a LEED designation, as well as the first LEED certified interior in the substantial RXR portfolio of office space on Long Island. As the partner who manages the firm's "green" and "sustainable" initiatives, and oversaw this certification process, it was a great experience to work through the LEED process not just as an attorney but also as an occupant and beneficiary of a cleaner and more sustainable environment.
This special section will feature projects completed within the past six months as well as projects that are currently under construction across Long Island, submitted by developers, general contractors, construction managers, and architectural firms.
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Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp. (MECC) was established in June of 2009 after being part of a larger engineering firm for almost 20 years. The focus of the company is to assist lending institutions, attorneys, real estate investors, and property owners with environmental concerns. Today, MECC has offices in New York, Florida, and Vermont and has grown into a regional consulting firm serving clients along the East Coast.
Many attorneys operating within the construction space are familiar with the provisions of New York Lien Law, which allow for the discharge of a Mechanic’s Lien in the event the lienor does not commence an action to enforce following the service of a “Section 59 Demand”.