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Professional Profile: Judy Simoncic, 2014

Name: Judy Simoncic Title: Partner Company: Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana, LLP Location: 333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Uniondale, N.Y. Birthplace: Mineola, N.Y. Education: Ithaca College - BS; Hofstra University School of Kaw - JD. First job outside of real estate: Lifeguard in Montauk First job in real estate or allied field: Associate at Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana, LLP What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I have been with Forchelli, Curto for 22 years and am a partner in the land use and zoning department. I represent private real estate developers, companies and individuals in securing various zoning approvals for all types of projects throughout Long Island. I love what I do and plan to continue on this path. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Dinner and drinks with friends. Favorite book or author: "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini Favorite movie: "A Few Good Men" Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Maps" by Maroon 5 One word to describe your work environment: Collegial Rules to live by in business: Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today" and "always be the best you can be." If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Diane Sawyer at the Rainbow Room What is your dream job? I would love to be a wedding planner
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The evolving relationship of environmental  consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

The evolving relationship of environmental consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

When Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) were first part of commercial real estate risk management, it was the lenders driving this requirement. When a borrower wanted a loan on a property, banks would utilize a list of “Approved Consultants” to order the report on both refinances and purchases.