Elihu Saul Massel

Background

Massel, Elihu Saul was born on May 3, 1940 in Brooklyn. Son of Ezekiel and Sadie (Sutta) Massel.

Education

Bachelor, Alfred U., 1962; Juris Doctor, New York University, 1965.

Career

Law guardian, Legal Aid Society, Brooklyn, 1966-1967; associate, Law Offices of Henry Abrams, New York City, 1967-1969; assistant attorney general, New York State Department Law, New York City, 1969-1972; private practice,, New York City, since 1972. Lecturer New York County Lawyers Association, New York City, 1982-1996.

Achievements

• Elihu Saul Massel has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice-president American Youth Hostels, Inc., Washington, 1970-1979. Board directors, past president Metropolitan New York Council American Youth Hostels, Inc., 1969-1990. Trustee New York City chapter Leukemia Society American, 1976-1996.

Member American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association (Pro Bono award 1996), Association Bar City New York, Queens County Bar Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association (chairman New York City chapter 1976-1977, New York City chapter Pro Bono award 1996).

Interests

• Avocations: hosteling, bicycling, photography, numismatics.

Connections

Married Matilda Montefiore, May 15, 1968;children: Morris, Richard, Tracy.

Father:

Ezekiel Massel

Mother:

Sadie (Sutta) Massel

Spouse:

Matilda Montefiore

child:

Morris Massel

child:

Tracy Massel

child:

Richard Massel