Ra joins Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana LLP

According to Jeffrey Forchelli, managing partner of Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana LLP, assemblyman Edward Ra has joined the firm as a counsel in the Land Use and Zoning Practice Group. Ra was elected to represent the 21st district in the New York State Assembly in 2010. He has served as the deputy town attorney for the town of Hempstead and as a legal aide in the Office of the NYS Attorney General. Assemblyman Ra is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association. He is admitted to practice law in N.Y., N.J. and Pennsylvania. "Ed Ra is a terrific addition to our Firm of extremely talented attorneys." said Forchelli. In making the announcement, Forchelli noted the continued growth of The firm, citing the expansion of personnel and an additional 7,200 s/f of office space. Ra is a graduate of St. John's University School of Law, 2007 and Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, with an LL.M. Intellectual Property Law, 2008. 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 nearly 50 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, and individuals. Personal attention and quality representation that is both practical and cost-effective are hallmarks of the Firm's policy towards clients. *The Omni, 333 Earle Ovington Boulevard, Suite 1010, Uniondale, New York 11553* *516.248.1700*