Denis A. Kitchen

Denis A. Kitchen

4.5
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 49 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Buffalo, NY
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Family, Corporate & Incorporation ... +4 more

8899 Main St, Buffalo, NY

About Denis

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Family 20%

50 years

20%
Real Estate 10%

48 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour

Contingency

25%-35%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 49 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1976

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Denis A. Kitchen

8899 Main St, Buffalo, NY, 14221-7628

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Denis A. Kitchen's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lindsey | December 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Almost cost me my case

Months into working with Denis, I received an official court document in the mail that stated if I did not complete a court requirement (a simply online course) in SIX days, my case would be CLOSED. I was able to complete this requirement any time after 10/11, and it needed to be completed and submit...ted by 12/11. Denis did not notify me of this requirement one single time, and I even had a video meeting and exchanged emails with him on 10/11! The only reason I was able to complete the requirement online is because of the notice the court sent- NOT because Denis instructed me to. He was made aware of this, and has still not even acknowledged this or apologized. On top of almost costing me my entire case, I don’t know that the man answered a single one of my questions, would go missing for weeks at a time (the longest I did not hear back from him was 6 weeks), did not hand in MANY necessary documents to the courts on time, and still has not returned my voicemail from September, that I even reminded him about via email.

Posted by Dr. Tim Chambers | December 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation

Dr. Tim Chambers

Mr. Kitchen has handled many legal issues for both my family and our not-for-profit ministry. He always handles himself with professionalism, excellence and kindness. I've never felt like he was in judgement of my choices, decisions or concerns and always treated me more as a friend than a client. ... His commitment to serving others is evidenced by the pro-bono work he has done for our ministry as well as others. It is an honor to have him as President of the Board of Directors because of his leadership qualities, his quiet confidence and his wise counsel. Both my wife, Cheryl and I recommend his legal advice across many issues.

Posted by Tracy | August 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Outstanding!

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 p...ower 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!

Posted by Liya | July 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I’m beyond satisfied!!!!

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!

Posted by Diane | June 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

He made bankruptcy a "good" experience!

This lawyer was recommended to me by another lawyer when my husband's death created a financial crisis for me. We had used up all our financial resources during several years of my husband's health crisis. When he had used up all his credit, I continued paying for his care with my own credit. When... my husband died, his unpaid bills and credit debt were gone, but all the bills I had paid with MY credit were still there and I then had only half of my previous income. It was not enough. Since I was 74, with my own health issues and had only Social Security to live on, my options were limited. A consult with Denis Kitchen was recommended by another lawyer and a friend of mine. Mr. Kitchen was wonderful. He was sympathetic and understanding of my situation. We decided that bankruptcy was the solution to my problem and it would give me a chance for some kind of a future. He was wonderful to work with, answering all my questions, and always just a phone call away. I hired him to lead me through the bankruptcy and his price was very reasonable. Things went smoothly and my case was completed successfully within six months. I am now proceeding with my "new" life, thanks to the help I received from Denis Kitchen.

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

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 Life

Vice President

1985 - Present

Christian Conciliation Service

Board Member

1976 - Present

Bar Association of Erie County

1976 - Present

Christian Legal Society

Member

2021 - 2022

Clarence Toastmasters Club

President

1995 - 2021

Christian Counseling Service of Western New York

President 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.

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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

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