Atty. Steven J. Chidester
At Withers Bergman LLP, Steven focuses his practice on estate planning, trust and estate administration, charitable giving and representing tax-exempt organizations. He has designed and used computer modeling to show the economic consequences of various estate planning and charitable giving techniques.
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Steven J. Chidester is a trusts, family law, and business attorney based in La Jolla, California, practicing at Withers. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 1985) and Brigham Young University (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in La Jolla, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- At Withers Bergman LLP, Steven focuses his practice on estate planning, trust and estate administration, charitable giving and representing tax-exempt organizations
- He has designed and used computer modeling to show the economic consequences of various estate planning and charitable giving techniques
- Steven is also experienced in the area of executive compensation, focusing on compensation and intermediate sanctions issues for tax-exempt organizations
- Steven has represented exempt organizations in IRS audits, in civil and probate court, and before state Attorneys General
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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 La Jolla 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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