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Tsoukalas of Forchelli Law honored by Queens Courier

Partner Andrea Tsoukalas of Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana, LLP was honored by the Queens Courier chain of newspapers as one 2015 Top Women in Business. The Queens Courier Top Women in Business award honors women who have provided special service to the N.Y. community over time as well as the ability to make a difference in the lives of the many people through work. She joined the firm in January of 2005 and became partner in 2011, she concentrates her practice in zoning, land use, environmental and municipal law matters. She represents a variety of clients including national corporate chains, local developers and small business owners in the development of commercial and residential properties. 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 & 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, Suffolk and New York City. The Firm employs over 60 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.
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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.