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'''Howard Gittis''' (February 16, 1934 - September 17, 2007) was an American attorney known for being a longterm adviser to [[Ronald Perelman]] and an adviser to [[Philadelphia]] Mayor [[Frank Rizzo]].
'''Howard Gittis''' (February 16, 1934 – September 17, 2007) was an American attorney known for being a longtime adviser to [[Ronald Perelman]] and an adviser to the mayor of [[Philadelphia]], [[Frank Rizzo]].


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Howard Gittis was born in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]], graduating from Philadelphia's [[Central High School (Philadelphia)|Central High School]].<ref name="TempleUni">{{Cite web|url=http://www.temple.edu/newsroom/2007_2008/09/stories/gittis.htm|title=Trustee and former board chair Howard Gittis dies at 73|accessdate=2007-04-01|publisher=Temple University|year=2007|author=Hillel J. Hoffmann}}</ref> He earned his economics and law degrees from the [[University of Pennsylvania]]. He served in the [[U.S. Air Force]] at an [[Illinois]] airbase. After his military duty, Gittis accepted a job offer from [[Tom McBride]] who had just been elected to the [[Pennsylvania Supreme Court]]. McBride lost his subsequent election, leading McBride to found his namesake law firm and keep Gittis by his side. This led to a merger with [[Wolf, Block, Schorr & Solis-Cohen]] where Gittis eventually became managing partner. Gittis worked at Wolf Block for 25 years. He continued in a consulting capacity to Wolf Block for a few years after he relocated to New York with MacAndrews & Forbes.<ref name="UPennProf">{{Cite web|url=http://www.law.upenn.edu/alumni/alumnijournal/fall2004/feature2/gittis2.html|title=Nearing 20 years as a dealmaker, Gittis still relishes a little risk and reward|accessdate=2007-04-01|publisher=Temple University|year=2004|author=Larry Teitelbaum}}</ref> He acted as an adviser for politician [[Frank Rizzo]], whom he successfully defended from an attempted recall by various activist groups.<ref name="Sun">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nysun.com/obituaries/howard-gittis-73-businessman-perelman-adviser/62939/|title=Howard Gittis, 73, Businessman, Perelman Adviser|accessdate=October 11, 2010|publisher=[[New York Sun]]|date=September 19, 2007|author=Stephen Miller}}</ref>
Gittis was born in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]. He graduated from Philadelphia's [[Central High School (Philadelphia)|Central High School]]<ref name="TempleUni">{{Cite web|url=http://www.temple.edu/newsroom/2007_2008/09/stories/gittis.htm|title=Trustee and former board chair Howard Gittis dies at 73|accessdate=2007-04-01|publisher=Temple University|year=2007|author=Hillel J. Hoffmann}}</ref> and earned his economics and law degrees from the [[University of Pennsylvania]]. He served in the [[U.S. Air Force]] at an [[Illinois]] airbase. After his military duty, he accepted a job offer from Tom McBride who had just been elected to the [[Pennsylvania Supreme Court]].<ref name="UPennProf">{{Cite web|url=http://www.law.upenn.edu/alumni/alumnijournal/fall2004/feature2/gittis2.html|title=Nearing 20 years as a dealmaker, Gittis still relishes a little risk and reward|accessdate=2007-04-01|publisher=Temple University|year=2004|author=Larry Teitelbaum|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051111080522/http://www.law.upenn.edu/alumni/alumnijournal/Fall2004/feature2/gittis2.html|archivedate=2005-11-11}}</ref> McBride lost his subsequent election, leading McBride to found his namesake law firm and keep Gittis by his side. This led to a merger with [[Wolf, Block, Schorr & Solis-Cohen]] where Gittis eventually became managing partner. Gittis worked at Wolf Block for 25 years. He continued in a consulting capacity to Wolf Block for a few years after he relocated to New York with [[MacAndrews & Forbes]], a holding company owned by [[Ronald Perelman]].<ref name="UPennProf" />


Gittis and [[Ronald Perelman]] first met back in the 1970s. Gittis became Perelman's trusted adviser and friend. Gittis was recognized by the [[National Law Journal]] as one of the top 100 Attorney's in the country.<ref name="Sun" />
Gittis and Perelman first met in the 1970s. Gittis became Perelman's trusted adviser and friend. Gittis also acted as an adviser for the politician Frank Rizzo, whom he successfully defended from an attempted recall. In 1985, Gittis was recognized by the [[National Law Journal]] as one of the top 100 attorneys in the country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nysun.com/obituaries/howard-gittis-73-businessman-perelman-adviser/62939/|title=Howard Gittis, 73, Businessman, Perelman Adviser|accessdate=October 11, 2010|publisher=[[New York Sun]]|date=September 19, 2007|author=Stephen Miller}}</ref>


==Family==
==Family==
Gittis, the son of Russian immigrants, was the first in his family to go to college.<ref name="TempleUni"/> He married twice. He had three daughters with his first wife, Sondra. He lived with his second wife (nee Lynette Elizabeth Baldwin King) for 20 years.
Gittis, the son of Russian immigrants, was the first in his family to go to college.<ref name="TempleUni"/> He married twice and had four daughters.<ref name="Bloomberg">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=atLiQ3kjvrlo&refer=us|title=Howard Gittis, Adviser to Ronald Perelman, Dies at 73|accessdate=2007-04-02|work=Bloomberg News|year=2007|author=Mark Schoifet}}</ref>

As an avid sports fan, Gittis loyally cheered the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles his entire life.<ref name="NYSD">{{Cite web|url=http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/node/2706|title=Remembering Howard|accessdate=2007-04-01|publisher=New York Social Diary|year=2007|author=David Patrick Columbia}}</ref>


==Death==
==Death==
Gittis died in his sleep at his [[Manhattan]] home on September 16, 2007, from [[heart failure]].<ref name="Bloomberg" />
After having dinner at home on Sunday night, September 16, 2007, Gittis retired and died in his sleep.<ref name="Bloomberg">{{Cite web|url=http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=atLiQ3kjvrlo&refer=us|title=Howard Gittis, Adviser to Ronald Perelman, Dies at 73|accessdate=2007-04-02|publisher=Bloomberg News|year=2007|author=Mark Schoifet}}</ref>


== References ==
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Latest revision as of 02:26, 26 April 2022

Howard Gittis
Born(1934-02-16)February 16, 1934
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedSeptember 17, 2007(2007-09-17) (aged 73)
New York, New York
OccupationAttorney

Howard Gittis (February 16, 1934 – September 17, 2007) was an American attorney known for being a longtime adviser to Ronald Perelman and an adviser to the mayor of Philadelphia, Frank Rizzo.

Biography

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Gittis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Philadelphia's Central High School[1] and earned his economics and law degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. Air Force at an Illinois airbase. After his military duty, he accepted a job offer from Tom McBride who had just been elected to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.[2] McBride lost his subsequent election, leading McBride to found his namesake law firm and keep Gittis by his side. This led to a merger with Wolf, Block, Schorr & Solis-Cohen where Gittis eventually became managing partner. Gittis worked at Wolf Block for 25 years. He continued in a consulting capacity to Wolf Block for a few years after he relocated to New York with MacAndrews & Forbes, a holding company owned by Ronald Perelman.[2]

Gittis and Perelman first met in the 1970s. Gittis became Perelman's trusted adviser and friend. Gittis also acted as an adviser for the politician Frank Rizzo, whom he successfully defended from an attempted recall. In 1985, Gittis was recognized by the National Law Journal as one of the top 100 attorneys in the country.[3]

Family

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Gittis, the son of Russian immigrants, was the first in his family to go to college.[1] He married twice and had four daughters.[4]

Death

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Gittis died in his sleep at his Manhattan home on September 16, 2007, from heart failure.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Hillel J. Hoffmann (2007). "Trustee and former board chair Howard Gittis dies at 73". Temple University. Retrieved 2007-04-01.
  2. ^ a b Larry Teitelbaum (2004). "Nearing 20 years as a dealmaker, Gittis still relishes a little risk and reward". Temple University. Archived from the original on 2005-11-11. Retrieved 2007-04-01.
  3. ^ Stephen Miller (September 19, 2007). "Howard Gittis, 73, Businessman, Perelman Adviser". New York Sun. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
  4. ^ a b Mark Schoifet (2007). "Howard Gittis, Adviser to Ronald Perelman, Dies at 73". Bloomberg News. Retrieved 2007-04-02.
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