James E. Pierre

James Pierre is the author of “How Did Warren Buffett Succeed” (a book that teaches readers how to improve their personal-finance skills), as well as “Gambino: The Rise” (a novel about the American Mafia).

Pierre was born in Brooklyn, New York, but currently lives in Connecticut. Pierre received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Massachusetts School of Law. He then worked briefly on Wall Street, before leaving finance to work at a social services agency geared towards providing young juvenile offenders with housing and education. Pierre then returned to the world of finance, founding the Hartford Holding Company, a private, family-owned-and-operated investment firm specializing in business and real estate acquisitions.

Pierre enjoys writing, reading, working out, playing sports, contributing to charitable causes, and closing business deals.