Professional Profile: Pierre Debbas, 2013

Name: Pierre Debbas Title: Founding Partner Company: Romer Debbas, LLP Location: New York, N.Y. Birthplace: New York , N.Y. Education: Hofstra University First job outside of real estate: Real estate was my first job First job in real estate or allied field: Real estate attorney What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? To continue growing our law firm and venture into real estate investments. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Play basketball, racquetball, and spend time with my wife. Favorite book or author: Robert Ludlum, "The Matarese Circle" Favorite movie: "Jerry Maguire" Last song you downloaded? Rolling Stones, "Let it Bleed" One word to describe your work environment: Friendly Rules to live by in business: Actually accomplishing your goals. Go out and make it happen, rather than wait for it and having it be just a dream If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? It would be Warren Buffett and have dinner at Le Bernardin What is your dream job? Professional basketball player

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