Faces in business: Joseph L. Najmy

Name: Joseph L. Najmy

Title: Firm Principal

Company: 6320 Venture Dr., Suite 104, Lakewood Ranch

What was the best business advice you ever received?

Select a career and a profession that you have a passion for then you, and the people involved, will enjoy the fulfillment it brings.

If you could choose another profession, what would it be?

I love sports, mainly football and baseball, so I would enjoy working for some major league sports franchise in the capacity as in-house counsel or possibly something more visible, like public relations or spokesperson for the team.

What is the biggest risk you've taken in your career?

Early on in my career I started as a CPA, putting 4-5 years in the practice and had established some roots but I had a drive to become a lawyer. I gave it all up, went to law school and got my law degree and it ended up being one of the best decisions I have ever made.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you start?

Recently, I made two trips to Europe and I certainly was intrigued by Europe. But if I had time I would travel the U.S. We live in a marvelous country and my goal would be to be able to travel throughout the U.S. and visit each and every state.

-- Angie Monroe

This story was originally published October 13, 2015 at 11:53 PM with the headline "Faces in business: Joseph L. Najmy ."