Press ReleaseIn celebration of our newly minted partners, Farrell Fritz is proud to present our “New Partner Spotlight,” a series of short interview profiles to get to know our incredibly talented attorneys better.
Name: Damian J. Racanelli
Years at the Firm: 10
Practice: Real Estate and Construction
What keeps you passionate about practicing law?
Every deal is different because every client is different. Identifying what is important to each client and pursuing the best result for that client continues to make the practice of law interesting and new for me.
What is your greatest career accomplishment to date?
I didn’t attend law school until I was in my 30s. I started my career in the construction industry as a general contractor, but decided I wanted to make a change and pursue a career practicing law.
What is your top source of motivation in life?
My family and friends.
If you could work with any client or company in history, who would it be?
Mel Brooks.
What is your favorite thing to do on Long Island / in New York?
I like to take advantage of all of the great restaurants that the New York region has to offer. There is nothing better than finding a great restaurant that I never knew existed.
What is a fun fact about you?
I enjoy gardening. I may not know what I’m doing out there, but I’m going to keep on doing it.
