
Owner at Charles W. Weiss, PC
Greater New York City Area

Owner at Charles W. Weiss, PC
Greater New York City Area
(Government Administration industry)
February 2005 — Present (4 years 10 months)
Function as chief executive for Long Island village including parts of Manhasset, Port Washington, and Roslyn comprised of 1500 homes, a commercial district, and a world renowned hospital. Direct board of 7 trustees. Administer $5M budget, and supervise 8 full time and 2 contract employees.
• Reformed administrative and financial culture to be more transparent, accountable, and efficient.
• Negotiated agreement with County to obtain a park located within village for $1, and directed transformation of property.
• Spearheaded $2M+ modernization of the village hall subsequently modeled by other municipalities.
• Founded an Office of Emergency Management designed to ensure compliance with FEMA regulations.
• Earned reelection twice without opposition.
• Honored by St. Francis Hospital, a premier cardiac care facility located within the village, by invitation to be keynote speaker at dedication of new wing in 2008.
(Law Practice industry)
January 1991 — Present (18 years 11 months)
Preside over all legal and business aspects of private law practice specializing in real estate development and finance. Negotiate and complete complex land acquisition and development agreements. Play key role in commercial leasing transactions, procurement of loans, 1031 exchanges, and air rights transfers. Provide expert assistance to numerous individuals closing real estate transactions.
• Represented multiple developers orchestrating conversion of underutilized properties into housing, and contributed to market increase in affordable housing through preparation of manifold condominium and cooperative offering plans.
• Built successful and active practice principally through repeat clients and as a result of positive referrals from satisfied customers.
• Recognized with Residential Attorney of the Year Award from the Mann Foundation in 2008.
JD , Law , 1972 — 1976
BA , Communications , 1968 — 1972