$ 250-300 per hour
Denis A. Kitchen
About Denis
Biography
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
7
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
30%
47 years
Family
20%
50 years
Corporate and Incorporation
10%
47 years
Criminal Defense
10%
47 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-35%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 49 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Denis A. Kitchen
8899 Main St, Buffalo, NY, 14221-7628
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Criminal Defense
Posted by Gregory | May 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Professional Attorney In Western New York
Denis Kitchen helped me with a criminal case whereby I was charged with a violation. Mr. Kitchen was very informative as to how to defend me with the case. He attended multiple court appearances as needed. He also answered all of the questions that I had with the legal processes. In the end, the char...
Denis A. Kitchen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
Crystal Wentz
General practice lawyer
David White
Family lawyer
Jeffrey Freedman
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Richard Murphy
Real estate lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1982 - Present
Sole Practitioner, Denis A. Kitchen, P.C.
1977 - 1982
Associate, Head of Matrimonial & Family Law Department, Lipsitz, Green, Fahringer, Roll, Schuller & James
1976 - 1977
Associate Attorney, Law offices of Christopher t. W. Ross
1973 - 1976
Law Clerk, Christopher TW Ross, Attorney at Law
Associations
1995 - Present
Professional organizations and associations
1992 - Present
Lawyers for LifeVice President
1985 - Present
Christian Conciliation ServiceBoard Member
1976 - Present
Bar Association of Erie County
1976 - Present
Christian Legal SocietyMember
2021 - 2022
Clarence Toastmasters ClubPresident
1995 - 2021
Christian Counseling Service of Western New YorkPresident of Board of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
James Wornick, Karen Wornick v. Thomas Gaffney,
The Second Circuit overturned the Bankruptcy Court's order, declared the life insurance policies to be exempt, and effectively changed the local bankruptcy rule permanently.
Education
1976
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1966
Indiana University
Masters of Science in Education
1965
Rochester Institute of Technology
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2020
Elder Law and Medicaid Planning: Everything You Need to Know
Two topics: Powers of Attorney and Legal Ethics
2019
Federal Debt Collection Practices Act and Collection Law
Two topics: Bankruptcy’s Implications on Collection Practices and Ethics
2019
Estate Planning: Top 7 Tools to Knowons
Two topics: Revocable Living Trust Tactics and Ethical Considerations
2018
The Probate Process from Start to Finish
Handling Claims Against the Estate
2017
Elder Law Conference
NY Powers of Attorney
2017
Divorce from Start to Finish
Valuation of Family Business
2016
Estate Planning
Gift Tax
2015
CLE Conference on Military Divorce
Military Divorce
2014
Title Law from Start to Finish
Surveys
2014
Tax Planning for Trusts and Estates
Federal Estate Tax Returns
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can you go pro se in a chapter 11 Bankruptcy?
29 Mar 2023
Q&A
Can Itrade my car if Iam still in bankruptcyan get anotheron ?
01 Apr 2023
Q&A
Who is responsible?
07 Jan 2022