Professional Profile: Michael Romer, 2014

Name: Michael Romer Title: Managing Partner Company: Romer Debbas LLP Location: New York, N.Y. Birthplace: Staten Island, N.Y. Education: Seton Hall University / St. John's University School of Law First job outside of real estate: Worked in family-owned paint/hardware store First job in real estate or allied field: Real estate attorney What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Own and manage eight attorney boutique real estate law firm. Hope to continue expansion of the firm into different practice areas and markets while also venturing into real estate investment. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Spending time with wife and two kids, coaching youth sports, socializing with friends and colleagues. Favorite book or author: "Patriot Games" by Tom Clancy Favorite movie: "Braveheart" Last song you downloaded? "Love Don't Die" by The Fray One word to describe your work environment: Lively Rules to live by in business: Never be satisfied, always finish what you start, and surround yourself with good people. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Dinner with Ronald Reagan at Wolfgang's Steakhouse. What is your dream job? Already have it - unless the Yankees call.

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