50th Anniversary
Five decades of exceptional legal counsel on Long Island.
Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP — trusted legal partner for New York's most complex real estate, corporate, and litigation matters since 1976.
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Our attorneys work across practice areas to understand each client's business, anticipate challenges, and deliver practical legal strategies with clarity and purpose.
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Who we are
One of Long Island's most distinguished full-service law firms
Founded in 1976, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP has grown from a single practice into one of Long Island's most recognized and respected law firms. With over 70 attorneys across Uniondale, Hauppauge, and Huntington, we serve companies, regional developers, financial institutions, municipalities, and individuals navigating the New York metropolitan area's most complex legal matters.
Our attorneys are recognized problem solvers — routinely selected for Super Lawyers, Chambers USA, and Best Lawyers — who work together across all practice areas to deliver real-world results.
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- Attorneys across Uniondale, Hauppauge & Huntington
- 50
- Years serving Long Island and the NY Metro area
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- Practice areas and specialized disciplines
- 58
- Attorneys selected to 2025 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
Why choose FDT
A firm built for results
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Recognized talent
58 attorneys named to the 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Recognized by Chambers USA, Best Law Firms, and leading industry publications.
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50 years of local expertise
Since 1976, our attorneys have built deep knowledge of Long Island's regulatory landscape, municipal relationships, and real estate market.
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Integrated team approach
Our attorneys work across all practice areas to build integrated strategies — not siloed advice — for your most complex matters.
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From institutions to local business
From individual landowners and startups to major financial institutions and national developers — the same commitment, every client.
How we help
Practice area highlights
Corporate & Finance
Banking & Finance
Representing lenders, borrowers, and financial institutions on secured lending, asset-based finance, commercial real estate loans, and loan workouts.
Key attorneys
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