Richard S. Kinyon

Richard S. Kinyon

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1987
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Trusts and Estates Trusts and Estates
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Trusts and Estates Trusts and Estates
Works at
Shartsis Friese LLP

24 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Richard S. Kinyon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates.

Richard S., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 1987. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Works at
Shartsis Friese LLP

24 Best Lawyers awards

Shartsis Friese LLP logo

Locations

Languages

  • English

Education

  • University of Minnesota, J.D., graduated 1966

Bar Admissions

  • California, The State Bar of California

Affiliations

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • American College of Trust and Estate Counsel - Fellow
  • American Law Institute - Member
  • Bar Association of San Francisco - Member
  • San Francisco Estate Planning Council - Member and Past President
  • Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners - Member
  • State Bar of California - Member
  • The International Academy of Estate and Trust Law - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Trusts and Estates
Special Focus:
  • Estate Planning
  • Fiduciary Duties
  • Gift Planning
  • Litigation
  • Planning for Closely Held Businesses
  • Probate
  • Succession Planning
  • Tax
  • Trust Administration

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