Atty. Stephen Chipman Record
Stephen Chipman Record is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, business planning and 1 other area of law. Stephen received a B.S. degree from University of Utah in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years.
Business Planning & More Attorney · Serving Santa Barbara, CA · 53+ Years Experience
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About Stephen Chipman Record at a Glance
Stephen Chipman Record is a Member based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Haws, Record & Magnusson, LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in California (1973). Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1973) and University of Utah (B.S., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen Chipman Record
- Stephen Chipman Record is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, business planning and 1 other area of law
- Stephen received a B.S. degree from University of Utah in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Stephen practices at Haws, Record & Magnusson, LLP in Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Stephen Chipman Record's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Chipman Record handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Barbara.
Trusts in Santa Barbara
Stephen Chipman Record is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →
Probate in Santa Barbara
Stephen Chipman Record is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →
Estate Planning & Probate in Santa Barbara
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Stephen Chipman Record is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in Santa Barbara
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen Chipman Record is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Barbara
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Barbara are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Santa Barbara Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Barbara-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Santa Barbara Choose Stephen Chipman Record
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Stephen Chipman Record's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen Chipman Record brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Stephen Chipman Record can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Barbara
A Santa Barbara-based practice means Stephen Chipman Record attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Stephen Chipman Record Handles in Santa Barbara
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