Birth Heller was born in
Liverpool, England, ca. 1905.
Education For college, Heller attended
New York University, and served as the Senior President of the Student Council of New York University. After graduating from New York University, Heller then attended
Harvard Law School, where he earned his
bachelor's degree in law in 1929.
Career After graduating from Harvard, Heller began working as a lawyer, and joined the
Brooklyn-based firm of
Meier Steinbrink. During this time, Heller was one of the participants in the creation of the New York City Code of Ethics, and was associated with Stanley Kruetzer in the creation of the ethics code. Heller was selected to be the special arbitrator for the ruling because the regular arbitrator for matters relating to contract disputes, Dr. Donald F. Shaughnessy, was unable to participate. He served in this capacity until 1970, when he was succeeded by George B. Higgins.
Death Heller died on May 13, 1974, at
North Shore University Hospital in
Manhasset, New York, after a long battle with an illness. He is buried at Beth David Cemetery in
Farmingdale, New York. == Personal life ==