Executive Profile: Aaron Gorovitz
Aaron Gorovitz, Attorney and partner, Lowndes , Drosdick , Doster, Kantor & Reed PA
Orlando attorney Aaron Gorovitz has many accolades under his belt.
He was a factor in advising rail advocates on the $1.3 billion SunRail project, meeting on behalf of those clients with U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and even Vice President Joe Biden.
And for nearly 30 years, he has been in the mix of the legal happenings in commercial, residential and mixed-use real estate in Central Florida.
In addition, the Father's Day Council, a nonprofit organization benefiting the American Diabetes Association, named Gorovitz a "2011 Father of the Year" for his ability to balance his responsibilities to be a role model for his children, as well as a productive member of the community.
His charitable contributions include serving as a board member with the Central Florida Partnership, as well as being involved with the Jewish National Fund, Jewish Federation, the Orange County School Board Business Advisory Group and the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission.
Age: 53
Education: Law degree, George Washington University
Hometown: Wayne, N.J.
Family: Wife, Liz; three children
First job: Sweeping floors at an auto parts store
Basic philosophy: If we don't take excellent care of our clients at all times, someone else will.
First law firm: I started at Lowndes and never left.
Why I chose my practice area: I found real estate to be an interesting area of law with significant upside potential in a developing city.
How many hours I worked last year: 3,300 and 600 pro bono hours
Major clients I've represented: RaceTrac Petroleum, The Lightstone Group, Tower Realty and Praedium Group, UBS
Investment Bank, Canyon Capital, Alan Ginsburg, Sonny's BBQ, Pulte Homes, Meritage Homes, Weyerhaeuser and Park Square Homes
Words I live by: Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Worst business decision: Not firing a problem client
My second-choice profession: NBA shooting guard
Hobbies: Taking as much time with my family as possible and then a nap
Biggest issue plaguing my practice industry: Florida is overbuilt; supply exceeds demand.
Favorite distraction: Ice cream with my family
Childhood dream: NBA all-star. However, we did not have a mirror in my childhood home, so I had no idea this was not possible.