IREON New Member Profile: Andrew Richards, member of Kaufman Dolowich

Name: Andrew Richards

Title: Member

Company: Kaufman Dolowich

Address: 135 Crossways Park Drive, Ste. 201, Woodbury, NY 11791

What year did you join IREON: 2023

Birthplace: Oceanside, NY

Education: Vassar College, 1986; Brooklyn Law School, 1989

First job: Home Decor, Sunrise Mall, Massapequa, NY

First job in real estate or allied field: Ross & Cohen, LLP

What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I write, review and negotiate construction contracts; provide advice to companies when issues arise during construction, and litigate construction business disputes.

One fun fact about you is: Avid fan of thoroughbred horse racing

Two words to describe your work environment: Professional and collegial

Three things on your bucket list: Hike through national parks.

Favorite streaming series: “Veep” on HBO

Favorite movie: “Armageddon”

Favorite book: “QB VII” by Leon Uris

Favorite vacation destination: Tuscany

If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but NOT related to you) who would it be and where would you go? Snoop Dogg and SW Steakhouse, Las Vegas.

Rules to live by in business: Be honest, conduct your services thoroughly, put your clients’ interest before your own, and keep your clients up to date with the status of litigation. 

What is your DREAM job? (NOT your current job): Trial judge.