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C. Jaye Berger, Law Offices of C. Jaye Berger

Name : C. Jaye Berger, Esq. Title : Owner Company/firm : Law Offices C. Jaye Berger Years with company/firm : Founder Years in field : Too many to list Years in real estate industry : - Address : 110 E. 59th St., New York, New York 10022 Telephone : 212 753-2080 Email : [email protected] URL : - Real estate organizations/affiliations : AREW,CREW What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2010? Winning a large construction arbitration. What was your most notable project, deal or transaction in 2010? Selling a building in lower Manhattan. How do you contribute to your company and / or the industry? I have always given alot of seminars and written articles about current topics and war stories. What advice would you give to women just starting out in commercial real estate? Network with others in your industry. How do you manage the work/life balance? I try not to allow email to take over my life 24/7. Who or what has been the strongest influence on your career? The written word. What impact has social networking had on your business? It is essential in building a client base.
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