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Posted: December 23, 2013
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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