Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano PLLC

FinCEN Removes Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons Effective March 21, 2025 - the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act. Under the interim final rule, the definition of “reporting company” has been revised to mean “only those entities that are formed under the law of a foreign country and that have registered to do business in any U.S. State or Tribal jurisdiction by the filing of a document with a secretary of state or similar office”.?Under this new interim final rule, “domestic reporting companies” are exempt from BOI reporting requirements. Thus, all entities created in the United States and their beneficial owners are exempt from the requirement to report BOI to FinCEN. Whereas “foreign entities” are not exempt from the BOI Reporting Requirement, those foreign entities are not required to report any U.S. persons as beneficial owners. New Deadlines for Foreign Entities:?30 Days from March 21, 2025 FinCEN is currently accepting comments & further intends to finalize the rule this year. Any questions feel free to contact Partner, Erika Conti at 516.228.1300 #boi #corporatelaw #sahnwardbraffcoschignano

Hillary Massey, Esq., Associate with Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano, has been admitted to practice law for three years.?Prior to becoming an attorney, she worked in the legal field for approximately fourteen years as a legal assistant/paralegal.?Hillary was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, where she developed a passion for law from watching Law & Order episodes as a young adult.?Hillary moved to New York in 2010 when she began her undergraduate studies at New York University.?Hillary graduated Cum Laude from New York University with a B.A. in Political Science in 2014.?She then followed her passion for the law and attended the City University of New York School of Law, where she graduated in the top 10% of her class in 2021.?Prior to joining the Firm, Hillary was the?Principal Law Clerk to the Honorable Justice Ashlee Crawford in Bronx County Supreme Court.?Before serving as Justice Crawford’s court attorney, Ms. Massey served as Assistant Law Clerk to the Honorable Richard J. Montelione Justice in the Kings County Supreme Court.?In these roles, Hillary researched and drafted decisions involving contract disputes, commercial litigation, personal injury matters, employment law disputes, and real estate litigation, and made recommendations regarding complex legal issues.?Hillary was also the principal author of over 150 decisions during her time as a Law Clerk, including a New York Labor Law decision published in the New York Law Journal: Alvardao v. Bermuda Realty, No. 2 LLC, et al, 77 Misc. 3d 1207(A), 177 N.Y.S.3d 837 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2022). Learn more about Hillary here: https://lnkd.in/dhThx4xP #womenshistorymonth #attorney #sahnwardbraffcoschignano #associate #youngattorney #laborandemployment

Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano PLLC was a proud Sponsor for The Real Estate Institute located at Stony Brook University Spring Luncheon featuring excellent panelists discussing “Long Island Housing Development Challenges and Opportunities”. In attendance were Firm Member and Partner, Elisabetta Tredici Coschignano, Partner, Ellen Savino, and Associates, Meaghan Hassan, Samuel Bifulco, and Julianne Bonomo.?As attorneys well-versed in Zoning and Land Use, Commercial and Residential Transactions and Leasing we have vast practical experience and unique knowledge on these matters and are available to discuss projects across Long Island and New York City. www.sahnward.com #realestate #landuse #zoning #development #longisland #sahnwardbraffcoschignano

Can you PLEASE turn down the racquet!? Firm Partner, Joshua Brookstein, will join Brandon Teets, Bob Unetich, and Dale Van Scoyk as a panelist at RacquetX 2025 in Miami, Florida on Sunday, March 23. Josh will join leaders in pickleball sound mitigation to address zoning regulations and more for the construction and maintenance of pickleball courts. This session is essential for club owners, developers, municipal officials, and pickleball enthusiasts looking for practical and proactive solutions to navigate this evolving issue. You can register for the event here: theracquetx.com #pickleball #turndowntheracquet #landuse #zoning #RacquetX?#sahnwardbraffcoschignano

Michelle Pierre-Louis, Assistant Office Manager and Legal Assistant with Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano has worked in the legal field for over seventeen years. Michelle, originally born in St. Thomas, moved to New York when she was six years old. When Michelle was 20, she found a position at a local law firm as a filing clerk. Through Michelle’s hard work, dedication, and passion for the law she worked her way up the ranks and eventually became a senior legal assistant. Michelle’s hard work has continued to help her flourish and grow as she was recently promoted to Assistant Office Manager of our Hauppauge office this past fall. As a mother of two she works tirelessly to develop, grow, and share her passion for continued success in law and law firm administration. #womenshistorymonth #paralegal #management #hardwork #sahnwardbraffcoschignano

We are proud to announce that the Nassau Lawyer has published Partner, Joshua Brookstein’s article titled “Stay in Your Lane! Prevent Misuse of License Plate Reader Data”. This article addresses how local governments must ensure that LPRs are used properly and not against the same people they are meant to protect. Read the full article below. #nassaulawyer #LPR #municipallaw #sahnwardbraffcoschignano

Firm Co-Managing Member, Michael Sahn, with Associate, Samuel Bifulco, are guiding our client to obtain approvals for a terrific new pickleball club in Syosset. The proposed facility will have seven pickleball courts and amenities including viewing areas and food and beverage facilities for a first-class sport and social experience. #pickleball #zoning #landuse #nassau #sahnwardbraffcoschignano

Meaghan Hassan has been an Associate with Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano for two and half years since graduating law school at Hofstra. Meaghan’s interest in law began as an undergraduate when she learned about land use, zoning, and urban planning. This is when Meaghan realized that as?a land use and zoning attorney, she would have an opportunity to shape how Long Island communities develop over time. Meaghan’s drive to succeed coupled with the ability to impact Long Island communities, as well as her strong legal skills, have made her an integral part of the Firm’s land use and zoning team. ? Learn more about Meaghan here: https://lnkd.in/e2rWG3Pd ? #associate #landuse #zoning #longisland #youngattorney #sahnwardbraffcoschignano

Elisabetta Tredici Coschignano, Member and Partner at Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano, has over two decades experience practicing law in the areas of commercial and residential real estate transactions, zoning and land use planning, municipal law, litigation and estate planning. Elisabetta is a first-generation Long Island native who found her passion for law after attending Hofstra University and earning a bachelor’s in business administration. She loved her undergraduate business law classes and decided that she wanted to pursue a legal career. Elisabetta’s first position after law school was as an associate for a firm that focused on insurance defense litigation and, though she loved the vast exposure to the Court system and learning how to litigate from the inception of a claim to trial, she was not content representing insurance carriers.?Her career path shifted to dealing directly with her clients, from matters ranging from Matrimonial and Family Law to Municipal Law, Zoning and Land Use and Real Estate Transactional matters.?Later in her career Elisabetta spent 6 years as a Law Secretary to two Nassau County Supreme Court Justices giving her direct insight into the workings of the Judicial System in Nassau County and tremendous experience in handling civil and commercial matters litigated before those Justices. Today, Elisabetta represents a wide range of clients, from first time home buyers to major developers and various corporate and municipal entities.?Elisabetta invests time into getting to know each and every one of her clients and their needs in detail.?Her belief is that each client has an objective but also has a story to tell and that by getting to know her client’s objectives and their backstory makes her a better advocate and ultimately results in successful outcomes.?Elisabetta also enjoys and spends substantial time mentoring and advising young associates at the Firm.??Elisabetta will tell you that the proudest moment in her legal career was becoming the first female Member of Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano. In addition to her role within the Firm, she is actively involved in a variety of local Bar Associations and a member of the Columbian Lawyer’s Association of Nassau County. Elisabetta’s passion and commitment to give back is demonstrated over the years as she has volunteered her time to the Boys and Girls Club of Oyster Bay East Norwich serving on their Board of Trustees and on their Gala Benefit Committee. She has also volunteered her time to the Pride In Athletics for life Ice Hockey Organization and to St. Edward the Confessor School. Learn more about Elisabetta here: https://lnkd.in/epZhDPkV #womenshistorymonth #leader #member #attorney #sahnwardbraffcoschignano

In Michael Sahn’s most recent Innovate Long Island article he discusses the potential for nuclear power to be a viable source of renewable energy for Long Island. Read the full article below: https://lnkd.in/eFmwa-tD #nuclearpower #renewableenergy #environmental #newyork #sahnwardbraffcoschignano