Howard Richmond

Howard Parris Richmond (30 March 1878 – 12 January 1974) was a New Zealand lawyer. Early life Richmond was born in New Plymouth on 30 March 1878. Henry Richmond (1829–1890), the Superintendent of Taranaki Province, was his father. Emma Jane Richmond, (1845–1921), was his mother. He received his education at New Plymouth Boys' High School and at Christchurch Boys' High School. He received his tertiary education at Victoria University College (one year) and at Canterbury University College (two years), after which he graduated in June 1900 with a Bachelor of Arts. He was president of the students' association in 1900. Professional life Richmond joined Buddle, Button and Co in Auckland, where Thomas Buddle (1847–1918), Charles Button (1838–1920) and Charles Frederick Buddle (1858–1929) were partners. The name of the firm changed to Buddle, Richmond, and Buddle in July 1915, with Thomas Buddle, Charles Frederick Buddle, Harold Dixon (son of Thomas Buddle, 1884–1961), and Richmond as partners. Upon the death of Thomas Buddle, Richmond became a senior partner. Community engagement Richmond was the president of the Auckland District Law Society in 1920 and 1921. In June 1933, Richmond was elected fellow of the Royal Empire Society.