Professional Profile: Daniel Dornfeld 2015
Daniel Dornfeld - 2015Name: Daniel Dornfeld - 2015
Title: Partner
Company: Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana, LLP
Location: Uniondale, N.Y.
Birthplace: Oceanside, N.Y.
Education: BA-Colgate University; JD-Boston University School of Law; MBA-Boston University School of Management.
First job outside of real estate: Dishwasher in a restaurant. First job as a lawyer, Nassau County Society of Legal Aid.
First job in real estate or allied field: Counsel, Grand Metro Builders of NY Corp.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I am an attorney in the real estate department at my firm. I focus on all aspects of commercial real estate and development. I regularly handle such transactions as purchases and sales of commercial properties, mortgages and leases. I represent a number of prominent real estate owners, contractors and developers and assist then in all facets of their business.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Hang out with my wife and kids. Exercise, Watch sports. Listen to music.
Favorite book or author: Neil Gaiman.
Favorite movie: “Star Wars”
Last song you purchased/downloaded? Ben Folds, “So There”
One word to describe your work environment: Nurturing
Rules to live by in business: Always be the most prepared person in the room. Always be honest with clients. Set goals and expectations but be realistic. Always conduct yourself as a professional. Don’t take yourself too seriously.