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Simoncic of Forchelli Law named among LI’s 50 Top Women by Long Island Business News

Uniondale, NY Partner Judy Simoncic of Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana LLP has been selected by the Long Island Business News (LIBN) for the Long Island’s Top 50 Women Class of 2017.  The award recognizes women professionals for their business acumen, mentoring, and community involvement.  Winners are selected by a judging committee that represents the most influential women in business, government, and the not-for-profit fields.

Simoncic became the first woman partner at Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana in 2003. She concentrates her practice in the areas of zoning, land use, environmental, municipal, and real estate law.  She represents national franchises, Fortune 500 companies, national corporations, large real estate development companies, as well as individual real estate developers in the development of both residential and commercial properties throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties.  

Simoncic is admitted to the bars of New York and New Jersey. She is a graduate of Ithaca College and Hofstra University School of Law.  

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 counties and New York City. The Firm employs 60 attorneys who provide counsel to a broad range of clients, including national, regional and local businesses.

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