Background
Hecht, Donald Stuart was born on March 20, 1941 in New York City. Son of Murray Hecht and Jeanne (Morris) Friedman.
Hecht, Donald Stuart was born on March 20, 1941 in New York City. Son of Murray Hecht and Jeanne (Morris) Friedman.
Bachelor, Hofstra College, 1962; Juris Doctor, Brooklyn Law School, 1969.
Associate, Sitomer, Sitomer & Porges, New York City, 1970-1973; associate, Silver, Saperstein, Barnet & Soloman, New York City, 1973-1981; partner, Weber & Scharf, Massapequa, New York, 1981-1982; sole practice, Port Washington, New York, 1982-1990; private practice, Manhasset, New York, 1991-1996; small claims arbitrator, District Court Nassau County, since 1988; private practice, Garden City, New York, since 1996. Consultant, lecturer Board Cooperative Ednl. Superior vena cava syndrome, Nassau County, New York since 1985.
Board of directors United Cerebral Palsy Association Nassau County, 1982-1987, Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island, since 1983, vice president 1987-1996. Board appeals Village of Port Washington North, 1984-1985, trustee, 1985-1987, deputy mayor, 1986-1987. Member Nassau County Democratic Committee, 1984-1987.
First lieutenant United States Air Force 1962-1966. Member American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Bar Association Nassau County, National Academy Elder Law Attorneys, American Judges Association, Lions (board directors 1982-1983, assistant secretary 1983-1984, Distinguished Svc. award 1983, Lion of Year 1984), Iota Theta.
Married Laura Ruth Dodes, September 9, 1967. Children: Brian, Daniel.