Sam Kaufman

Sam Kaufman began his legal practice in 2002 after earning a Juris Doctor degree from the Albany Law School of Union University that year. Sam is a native New Yorker and came to Richmond to attend the University of Richmond, Jepson School, where he earned a B.A. degree in Leadership with a minor in Political Science in 1999. While attending, he was a member of the Spiders’ Varsity Football team, 1995 - 1999, and was a Gwathmey Memorial Scholarship recipient, an award based on academic excellence. Sam and his wife Jordana decided to make Richmond home, and although Sam retains a hard driving New York attitude in his trial work, he's an unassuming, approachable and well-liked local guy.

Sam's legal practice includes representing both businesses and individuals with a primary focus on general and civil litigation. His commercial representations include clients in diverse industries such as construction, transportation, auto dealerships and banking. His personal representations include contract disputes and personal injury cases. Sam also represents businesses and individuals in real estate matters.

Sam is formerly an attorney advisor to Midlothian High School for the Virginia Bar Association's Model Judicial Program. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Richmond Bar Association and the Chesterfield County Bar Association.

With an entrepreneurial spirit and a natural leadership instinct, Sam was younger than most attorneys who collaborate to found a new law firm. He joined Joe Owen and Mary Burkey Owens in forming Owen & Owens PLC, relying on his excellent work ethic and risk taking mentality. Sam has achieved Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV® Preeminent rating for legal ability and ethical standards. Since 2009, he has been selected for “Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Stars” in the category of general litigation after an extensive peer review and editorial research process by Thomson Reuters.

He is the Past Chairman of the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce, the Vice President for Planning and Operations for the University of Richmond Alumni Association, the Chairman of the Chesterfield County Economic Development Advisory Council, and the Vice Chairman of the Chippenham Place Community Development Board. He is formerly the National Co-Chair of the University of Richmond’s Annual Fund.

In addition to being an avid Spiders sports fan, Sam is a passionate music fan. Having followed some of his favorite bands around the country before assuming the rigors of a legal practice, he continues to enjoy playing the guitar when not spending time with his family.

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Practice Areas:
General Civil Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Business Law
Real Estate
Personal Injury
Construction Law

Education:
Albany Law School of Union University, Juris Doctor, 2002
University of Richmond, Jepson School, B.A., Leadership major, Political Science minor, 1999

Community and Professional Involvement:
Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce, Past Chairman
Chesterfield County Bar Associations Pro Bono Protective Order Project
University of Richmond Alumni Association, Vice President for Planning and Operations
University of Richmond, Formerly the National Co-Chair of the Annual Fund>
The Richmond Council, Member
Junior Achievement, Volunteer, Excellence Through Ethics
Chesterfield County Economic Development Advisory Council, Chairman
Chippenham Place Community Development Authority Board, Vice-Chairman
Virginia Bar Association’s Model Judiciary Program, Attorney Advisor to Midlothian High School
Richmond Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association, Member
Western Chesterfield Business Alliance, Board Member