Professional Profile: Abe Krieger - 2012

Name: Abe Krieger - 2012

Title: Shareholder Attorney, Co-Chair of Real Estate Practice

Company: Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C.

Location: Garden City, New York City and Albany

Birthplace: Brooklyn, N.Y.

Family: Wife, four children, son-in-law, grandchild College: Queens College, CUNY First job outside of real estate: Corporate, private equities law firm First job in real estate or allied field: Private practice and general counsel, Safeco Title Insurance Co. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I co-chair the real estate practice of the firm involving transactional and trial work. My plans for the future include practicing law, teaching, and most importantly-carving out more time with my wife, children and [hopefully] growing number of grandchildren. Hobbies: Photography and biking Favorite books: "Moby Dick," "Lord Jim," "As a Driven Leaf," and "Snow in August". Favorite movies: "The Godfather," "Twelve Angry Men," and "To Kill a Mockingbird". "Father of the Bride," "The Princess Bride," "Animal House" Keys to success: Passion for work and dedication to clients Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, and Andy Borowitz If you had to choose another vocation, what would it be? Photojournalism