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Atty. Stephen Clarke Whitney

Atty. Stephen Clarke Whitney

Stephen Clarke Whitney is a lawyer practicing probate and estate planning law, taxation, general litigation. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Kensington Kensington 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Clarke Whitney at a glance

Stephen Clarke Whitney is a probate, estate planning, tax, and litigation attorney based in Kensington, California. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in California (1977). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D. New, 1976) and Yale University (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in Kensington, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen Clarke Whitney is a lawyer practicing probate and estate planning law, taxation, general litigation
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Stephen practices in Kensington, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Clarke Whitney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Clarke Whitney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Stephen Clarke Whitney is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →

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.

Stephen Clarke Whitney is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Tax Law

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

Stephen Clarke Whitney is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Stephen Clarke Whitney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Kensington 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen Clarke Whitney

Where is Stephen Clarke Whitney's law office located?
Stephen Clarke Whitney's law practice is located in Kensington, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Clarke Whitney handle?
Stephen Clarke Whitney focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen Clarke Whitney practiced law?
Stephen Clarke Whitney has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Stephen Clarke Whitney go to law school?
Stephen Clarke Whitney earned their education at (J.D. New, 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Stephen Clarke Whitney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. New
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1976
B.A.
Yale University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1977

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