Professional Profile: Matthew Lamstein, 2014

Name: Matthew Lamstein Title: Co-Managing Partner of the Real Estate Group Company: Lazer, Aptheker, Rosella & Yedid, P.C. Location: 225 Old Country Rd., Melville, N.Y. Birthplace: New York, N.Y. Education: Colgate University (B.A., 1984); Cornell University (J.D., 1987) First job outside of real estate: Locker boy/cabana boy at Westbury Beach Club, Atlantic Beach, N.Y. First job in real estate or allied field: Associate at the law firm Schatz, Schatz, Ribicoff & Kotkin, Hartford, Conn. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I co-manage the real estate group at our law firm with Samuel Yedid. I hope to continue what has already been major growth in our real estate group. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? I run every day and drink single malt scotch Favorite book or author: Authors Frank Rich and Elie Wiesel Favorite movie: "When Harry Met Sally" and "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Tupelo Honey" by Van Morrison One word to describe your work environment: Collegial Rules to live by in business: Always return messages and if you can't immediately, let the person know you will call back as soon as you can. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? My dad, who passed away seven years ago, for another drink and meal at the Parkside Restaurant in Corona, N.Y. What is your dream job? To become a full time professor at a small liberal arts college.