BMAR Members Professional Profiles: Eliot Cherson, Esq. 2013
Name: Eliot Cherson, Esq.
Title: Partner (RHC&R) and Legal Counsel to Bronx-Manhattan North Association of Realtors, Inc.
Company: Rappaport Hertz Cherson & Rosenthal, PC
Location: Forest Hills, NY 11375
Birthplace: New York City
Education: JD, Hofstra Law School, 1976
First job outside of real estate: Counselor on Teen Cross Country camping trips where I met my wife.
First job in real estate or allied field: Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald & Doyle, PC
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? As Legal Counsel to the Board, I am involved in all aspects of the board while also being a senior partner to my firm.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Veg.
Favorite book or author: "Truman" by David McCollough
Favorite movie: "Godfather I & II"
Last song you downloaded? Norah Jones
One word to describe your work environment: Chaotic
Rules to live by in business: Keep the client happy
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Franklin Roosevelt. Any restaurant in Hyde Park, NY
What is your dream job? Cruise director
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