Tsoukalas named partner at Forchelli, Curto, Deegan

According to Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo, Cohn & Terrana, LLP, real estate/zoning attorney Andrea Tsoukalas has been made a partner. "Andrea started at the firm in 2005 and has proven to be a smart, talented and highly capable lawyer," said managing partner Jeffrey Forchelli. "We feel it's important to encourage and cultivate young legal talent as they are the future of the firm. We are pleased to have Andrea as our partner," said Forchelli. Tsoukalas joined the firm in January of 2005 and concentrates her practice in zoning, land use, environmental and municipal law matters. Tsoukalas represents a wide variety of clients including national corporate chains, local developers and small business owners in the development of commercial and residential properties. Tsoukalas also has substantial experience in appellate practice and civil litigation. She litigates contract and real estate claims, corporate and partnership disputes, and regulatory claims arising out of building and zoning code violations. Tsoukalas is general counsel to the Long Island Gasoline Retailers Association, a nationally recognized non-profit trade association with over 600 members. She also serves as counsel to the Village of Kensington Board of Trustees, Zoning Board of Appeals and Architectural Review Board. Founded in 1976, Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo, Cohn, & 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*