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Andrew M. Washburn

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About Andrew

Andrew was destined to become an attorney because he is a problem-solver, who never leaves an issue outstanding or a stone unturned. Stemming from his years of experience playing rugby, where he competed in the national championships at both the high school and collegiate levels, Andrew knows the importance of utilizing effective communication and teamwork to achieve collective goals. When conferring with clients, he puts himself in their shoes and works diligently to ensure the matter reaches its successful conclusion.

Having worked on transactional matters early in his career, it was a natural path that led Andrew to practice real estate law. He takes pride in providing each client with a positive experience, whether it is the client’s first real estate transaction or one of many.

Prior to joining Underberg & Kessler LLP and returning home to the Rochester area that he knows and loves, Andrew was an entertainment lawyer in Manhattan. He also served as an intern at the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office. As an outstanding student at Fordham University, he was a Notes and Articles Editor for Fordham Law’s Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal and a Communications Editor for the Fordham Sports Law Forum. Andrew abides by a Robert Brault quote: “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” Words to live by indeed.

Professional & Community Involvement

  • Monroe County Bar Association, member, graduate of the 2024 Leadership Academy
  • New York State Commercial Association of REALTORS® (NYSCAR), member
  • Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS, Young Professionals Network Leadership Committee, member
  • Webster Soccer Association/Lakefront Soccer Club, President, Board of Directors
  • Webster Chamber of Commerce, Board member and Secretary
  • Women’s Council of Realtors Rochester, member
  • Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing Foundation, Board member
  • ReImagine ROC Housing Task Force, member

Awards & Recognitions

  • 2026 and 2027 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law, Rochester, NY
  • 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars Honoree
  • 2025 Rochester Business Journal Forty Under 40 Honoree
  • 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® for Real Estate Law, Rochester, NY
  • 2023 The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal Legal Excellence Award for Up and Coming Lawyers

Education

  • Fordham University School of Law, J.D.
  • Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business, B.S. (summa cum laude)

Admissions

  • New York State
  • US District Court – Southern District of NY
“Whether helping a lender structure a complex financing or supporting a first-time buyer through closing, my goal is to make each client’s experience positive, efficient, and grounded in practical legal insight.”
Andrew M. Washburn

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