Howard Stein took the helm at Certilman Balin in the beginning of 2023. As a leader, he has a resilient character and does not shy away from personal or professional challenges, as he is solution-oriented, forward-thinking and optimistic. Having spent his entire career at the firm, his breadth of knowledge in commercial real estate is unsurpassed, as he had his hand in so many of the commercial real estate transactions in our region including the redevelopments of downtowns and assisted living and senior condominium living. His experience and wisdom aid his decisions as he leads the firm into new days with his mentorship of associates and his teamwork with his executive committee and partners. He pays attention to diversity and inclusion, work/life balance issues, corporate social responsibility and, above all else, the constant emphasis on excellent legal work that continues to shape the landscape in our region. 

What recent project, transaction, or accomplishment are you most proud of?
In January of this year, I was named Managing Partner of Certilman Balin, and this will remain my proudest accomplishment. I was fortunate to join our firm after I graduated law school and so I have been here for my entire career. I was so deeply touched when the partnership selected me to be their leader, and it is an honor to be at its helm.