Posted: August 13, 2012
Abraham Krieger 2012
Name: Abraham Krieger
Title: Shareholder Attorney, Co-Chair of Real Estate Practice
Company: Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C.
Location: Garden City, New York City, Albany
Birthplace: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Family: Wife, four children, son-in-law, grandchild
College: Queens College, CUNY
First job outside of real estate: Corporate, private equities law firm
First job in real estate or allied field: Private practice and general counsel, Safeco Title Insurance Co.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I co-chair the real estate practice of the firm involving transactional and trial work. My plans for the future include practicing law, teaching, and most importantly-carving out more time with my wife, children and [hopefully] growing number of grandchildren.
Hobbies: Photography, biking
Favorite books: "Moby Dick," "Lord Jim," "As a Driven Leaf," "Snow in August"
Favorite movies: "The Godfather," "Twelve Angry Men," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "Father of the Bride," "The Princess Bride," "Animal House"
Keys to success: Passion for work and dedication to clients
Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, Andy Borowitz
If you had to choose another vocation, what would it be? Photojournalism
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