Bio
As the Chief Strategy Officer of Rand Commercial, Paul utilizes his incomparable knowledge and expertise as the ultimate “go-to” resource for clients, community leaders and his colleagues. Paul Adler Esq. is an Attorney, veteran commercial real estate broker and creative development professional who has an outstanding reputation as an industry leader throughout the New York State, NJ and the New York City area for more than three decades.
Paul Adler and his highly trained team at Rand Commercial can accommodate the client’s every need. With a vast network of 29 offices throughout the region, Rand Commercial is the hands down authority on the Hudson Valley, New York City and New Jersey commercial markets, with specialized knowledge of the current market conditions, inventory, zoning and planning laws, development and entitlement approval processes.
A native of Rockland County, Paul earned his BA degree from Pace University, Masters Public Administration from Long Island University with Honors, and Juris Doctorate from Pace University School of Law.
In addition to his work in real estate, he held prominent positions in both the private and public sectors. Paul has also been extremely active in his community and his industry over the years as a member and an officer of numerous governmental, public, civic, charitable and professional organizations in New York State.
Paul currently serves on the Montefiore-Nyack Hospital Board of Trustees and The Board of Directors of the following: Rockland Community Foundation, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, Justice Brandeis Law Society Executive Committee, Holocaust Museum for Tolerance and Education Advisory Board, Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors – Legislative Steering Committee, Nyack Branch of the NAACP Executive Board, Rockland PRIDE founding Board Member and a member of the Board of Directors for the Westchester County Association. In 2013, Paul proudly completed the “Undoing Racism Course” given by the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond and VCS. In 2019, Paul was inducted into the Rockland County Civil Rights Hall of Fame.
Paul was named “2011 Philanthropist of the Year”, and received the prestigious Pinnacle Award for
Outstanding Services to the Rockland Business Association in 2012. In 2013, Paul and Mary Adler received the Prime Ministers Award – State of Israel Bonds. In 2014, Paul was awarded the “Lifetime of Friendship and Service Award” from Camp Venture. People To People in 2014, honored Paul and Mary with its prestigious Friend of PtoP Award. In 2015, Paul earned the coveted Spirit of the Company Award from Rand Realty, Rand Commercial & Hudson United; and a Special Commendation Award on behalf of the East Ramapo Students & their Families, The Center For Safety and Change bestowed its First Carolyn Fish Human Rights Award to Paul for 2017.
Paul is married to Mary and they have five children and live in Nyack, NY.
Areas of Interest
- Risk Profile
- Deal Type
- Acquisition, Development, Ground Lease, Loan Purchase, Opportunity Zone, Partner Buyout, Pre-Development, Recapitalization, Refinance, Rehabilitation
- Property Type