About Edward D.
Edward D. Kutchin trained for a career that crosses the technical world of tax law and the adversarial rhythms of litigation. He began at Muhlenberg College, where he earned a B.A. in 1975. He then went on to New England Law | Boston, receiving his J.D. in 1978. He completed a specialized course of study at Boston University School of Law, earning an LL.M. in Taxation in 1981.
The LL.M. shaped the early contours of his practice. It added a layer of technical tax training to his litigation background. That combination of skills aligns with his admissions to trial and appellate forums focused on federal tax and claims work.
Kutchin practices at Berluti McLaughlin & Kutchin LLP. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and before the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. His federal admissions include the United States Tax Court and the United States Court of Claims. He is also admitted to the First Circuit, allowing him to represent clients in federal appeals arising from the region.
His work involves contested tax matters and litigation that can range from administrative disputes to cases filed in federal courts. He handles issues that require an understanding of federal tax procedure and the nuances of claims against the government. That experience includes courtroom appearances and written advocacy in federal forums.
Outside the courtroom, Kutchin maintains a steady presence in institutional and alumni circles. He serves on the President’s Advisory Group for the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, a role that ties him to health-care governance and donor engagement. He is co-chairman of the Muhlenberg College New England Area Regional Alumni Association, an active volunteer role linked to his undergraduate alma mater. He also holds memberships in the American Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, and the Boston Bar Association, where he participates in professional networks and continuing legal education.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in preparing cases and pragmatic in courtroom strategy. He balances technical tax analysis with an eye for practical resolution. He continues to take cases that raise federal tax issues and claims against the government. He currently focuses on tax law, federal tax controversies and claims before federal courts.
