What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? An essential and sometimes forgotten quality for success in today’s world is compassion. Being genuinely understanding and empathetic toward the people around you not only builds trust,
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? I cannot say that any one case has been the most rewarding. I have worked on so many interesting transactions in my career. I have represented many individuals and developers in significant projects on Long Island. Each transaction has a unique set of facts and challenges.
What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? I have been a real estate attorney since 1986. Specifically since 1995 to date, I have been a title underwriter counsel in the title insurance industry. I have weathered every real estate boom and economic recession since 1986. To be successful in the good times and the stormy
What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? The skill or quality that I believe is essential for success in my field today is confidence. You need to be prepared, know what you are doing and believe in yourself. Then, hold your ground in those conference rooms and places where your very presence
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? One of the most rewarding experiences in my career has been managing institutional clients. These engagements demanded a strategic approach, as there was often limited time to meet clearly defined benchmarks.
What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? Patience and teamwork are essential in my field. Patience helps navigate challenges and stay focused on long-term goals, while teamwork allows for collaboration, problem-solving, and shared success.
What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? Success in commercial real estate requires strong communication, knowledge of landlord–tenant laws, solid financial management, and problem-solving skills. These abilities build trust, ensure compliance, optimize performance, and keep operations running smoothly.
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? One of my most rewarding projects has been leasing space to tenants, seeing their businesses thrive, and later renegotiating lease extensions. Helping build that success — and earning word-of-mouth referrals — reflects
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? I recently negotiated a settlement for an extremely over-assessed property which was also a major taxpayer in the respective municipality. I utilized a detailed and complex analysis which required several different approaches
What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? The ability to bring your own unique experience and perspective is important. My legal background in zoning and land use has been invaluable in managing our Real Estate Market and delivering results to AEC industry clients.
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? Helping Zeta Charter Schools secure their first permanent home at 425 Westchester was one of the most meaningful deals of my career. It marked the beginning of a decade-long partnership supporting one of NYC’s fastest-growing charter networks.
What has been the most rewarding project or deal you’ve worked on in your career, and why? One of my most rewarding deals was representing the landlord in an 8,400 s/f lease to Interborough Developmental and Consultation Center in Brooklyn. This space enabled them to expand vital mental health and developmental