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Denis A. Kitchen

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Avvo Rating8.3
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Licensed for 43 years
Denis A. Kitchen
Denis A. Kitchen
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About Denis

As an attorney for over 40 years, I have the experience as well as the expertise to address a variety of legal problems and issues. In my practice, I regularly appear in local, county and state and federal courts, and I have successfully handled appeals to the New York Appellate Division as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals. I would be pleased to speak to you personally about your legal needs.

Practice areas

OtherCriminal defenseCorporate and incorporationFamilyBankruptcy and debt
  1. Bankruptcy and debt: 30%

    40 years

  2. Family: 20%

    43 years

  3. Corporate and incorporation: 10%

    40 years

  4. Criminal defense: 10%

    40 years

  1. Personal injury: 10%

    40 years

  2. Real estate: 10%

    41 years

  3. Estate planning: 10%

    41 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

8899 Main St
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8899 Main St
Buffalo, NY, 14221-7628

Office (716) 631-5661

http://www.kitchenlaw.com/

Youtube Video regarding Bankruptcy

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYCurrently registered 197607/11/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2014
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Sole PractitionerDenis A. Kitchen, P.C.1982 - Present
Associate, Head of Matrimonial & Family Law DepartmentLipsitz, Green, Fahringer, Roll, Schuller & James1977 - 1982
Associate AttorneyLaw offices of Christopher t. W. Ross1976 - 1977
Law ClerkChristopher TW Ross, Attorney at Law1973 - 1976
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Professional organizations and associationsN/A1995 - Present
Christian Counseling Service of Western New YorkPresident of Board of Directors1995 - Present
Lawyers for LifeVice President1992 - Present
Christian Conciliation ServiceBoard Member1985 - Present
Bar Association of Erie CountyN/A1976 - Present
Christian Legal SocietyMember1976 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
State University of New York at Buffalo School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1976
Indiana UniversityMasters of Science in Education1966
Rochester Institute of TechnologyBS - Bachelor of Science1965
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Elder Law ConferenceNY Powers of Attorney2017
Divorce from Start to FinishValuation of Family Business2017
Estate PlanningGift Tax2016
CLE Conference on Military DivorceMilitary Divorce2015
Title Law from Start to FinishSurveys2014
Tax Planning for Trusts and EstatesFederal Estate Tax Returns2014

Reviews

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Outstanding!

Posted by TracyThu Aug 09 2018

Denis Kitchen truly helped me with a personal financial problem. He answered any questions I had and directed me thoroughly through the process! Also, our family had an emergency where my mom became sick fast and needed nursing home care ASAP. I called Denis Kitchen quite upset because we needed a power of attorney for my mom quickly! Denis Kitchen was very compassionate and met us at the hospital to get the paperwork completed! He often goes above and beyond the call of duty! I would highly recommend Denis Kitchen!
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I’m beyond satisfied!!!!

Posted by LiyaTue Jul 24 2018

Denis has helped me beyond what I expected! He is very detailed and was very helpful and personable! My case was a win win!! I would highly recommend him over and over! Thank you again and again!
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Cost

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  • Hourly Rates$200-$250/hour
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    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.25%-35%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card

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