Dickson of Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana, LLP honored by LI Pulse Magazine

Partner Kathleen Deegan Dickson of Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana, LLP was selected as one of the Top Ten Legal Eagles (Real Estate) for 2015 on Long Island by LI Pulse Magazine. The annual Legal Eagle issue highlights top-rated lawyers from Nassau & Suffolk Counties. She concentrates her practice in the areas of real estate development matters, and, in particular, land use and zoning law. She has a track record of success with and before municipal boards and agencies on projects throughout Long Island. Perhaps more importantly, she has a reputation for effectiveness and integrity in the pre-hearing meetings and outreach to municipal planning staffs and civic groups that are now a must in Long Island's current development climate. She is former counsel to the city of Glen Cove planning and zoning boards, and currently represents many developers, property owners, corporations and private individuals in all types of matters involving real property transactions, zoning and land use. She was named one of Long Island's "50 Most Influential Women" by Long Island Business News (2010 and 2013) and a New York SuperLawyer (2011, 2012 & 2013). In addition, she was honored by the John J. Byrne Community Center Uniondale at its inaugural Long Island Outstanding Advocate for Children and Youth Awards and Molloy College at its Annual Golf Classic. 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 over 60 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, contractors, architects/engineers and individuals.