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Posted: August 6, 2015
Professional Profile: Chris Capizzo 2015
Name: Chris Capizzo
Title: Counsel and Chair of Environmental Law Practice Group
Company: Shechtman Halperin Savage, LLP
Location: 1080 Main St., Pawtucket, RI
Place of birth: Providence, RI
Family: Married with two children & Australian shepherd
College: Providence College/ Suffolk Law
First job unrelated to your current field: Lifeguard
First job in current field: Norfolk District Attorney's Office
What your firm does now and its plans for the future? We are a full-service firm uniquely equipped to handle complicated and diverse legal issues in today's business environment. Plans for the Future: Continue to set the benchmark in the construction, design and environmental industry by providing high-quality, timely and cost effective legal services throughout New England.
Hobbies: Coaching kids in sports, playing soccer, restaurant critic
Favorite novel: "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking"
Favorite film: "Jaws" (see first job above)
Keys to success: Success is about managing personalities and maintaining relationships
Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): John Adams, U.S. president
If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Search & rescue
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