Uniondale, NY Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP congratulates James Ricca, a partner and the firm’s chairperson of the banking & finance practice group, on being selected by Long Island Business News’ editorial team as a 2025 Long Island Business Influencer: Law.
This special section profiles individuals whose dedication, both in the legal profession and the community, have had a positive impact on Long Island. The highlighted individuals not only go above and beyond service to their clients - they also give back to their respective communities on both a personal and professional level.
Ricca earned his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law and his B.A. from Kenyon College.
New York tri-state multifamily investors are increasingly reallocating capital to less-regulated markets across the U.S. as rent control and legislative risk erode returns at home. With over 60% of New York City’s rental housing stock classified as rent-stabilized, the traditional value-add model — buying under-performing buildings,