Financial Digest Kenneth Weissenberg, Partner, Eisner, LLP
May 11, 2009 - Finance
Name: Kenneth Weissenberg
Title: Partner
Company: Eisner, LLP
Location: 750 Third Ave., New York, NY 10017
Birthplace and year: New York City, 1957
Family: Partner, Brian Sheerin; children: Jackie (8), Nicole (7)
College: SUNY at Albany, BS, Business Administration; Cardoso School of Law, JD, New York University, LLM; CPA
First job outside of 1031: Accountant at a New York accounting firm
First job in 1031 or allied field: Fisher Brothers, staff accountant and attorney (1983)
What are you doing now and what are you planning for the future? I am co-head of the real estate group handling the tax and consulting side of the practical work, with some of the largest real estate companies in the city. I have done 1031 exchanges up to half a billion in a single transaction and have advised both public and private companies on 1031 matters including REITs. I have used 1031 as a planning tool in a variety of situations. I also serve on the board of directors of the Family Equality Council.
Person you admire most (outside of family): Steve Jobs
Keys to success: Find a niche specialty and stay focused. Service, service, service
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Architect