Atty. John S. Kitchen

Atty. John S. Kitchen

John S. Kitchen is a lawyer practicing trust law, probate, estate and gift taxation and 3 other areas of law.

Laconia Laconia 52 Years Experience 52 year
Call (603) 619-2184

Profile Summary

About John S. Kitchen at a glance

John S. Kitchen is a Member based in Laconia, New Hampshire, practicing at John S. Kitchen. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and ssd. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire (1974), U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (1974), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1977), and U.S. Tax Court (1992). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1973) and Williams College (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New Hampshire (Member, Continuing Legal Education Committee, 1996—) and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Laconia, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John S. Kitchen is a lawyer practicing trust law, probate, estate and gift taxation and 3 other areas of law
  • John S. received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John S. practices at John S. Kitchen in Laconia, NH

Practice Areas Explained

John S. Kitchen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John S. Kitchen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John S. Kitchen is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New Hampshire →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

John S. Kitchen is one of 24,024 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in New Hampshire →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Hampshire

Practicing law in New Hampshire. Legal matters in New Hampshire are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Laconia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Hampshire state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Hampshire brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Hampshire courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John S. Kitchen

Where is John S. Kitchen's law office located?
John S. Kitchen's law practice is located in Laconia, New Hampshire. The firm is John S. Kitchen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John S. Kitchen handle?
John S. Kitchen focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Hampshire.
How long has John S. Kitchen practiced law?
John S. Kitchen has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John S. Kitchen go to law school?
John S. Kitchen earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact John S. Kitchen for a consultation?
You can contact John S. Kitchen directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John S. Kitchen received?
John S. Kitchen's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1973
B.A.
Williams College
- 1969

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New Hampshire
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1992

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