Atty. Steven John Chidester
Steven John Chidester is a lawyer practicing charities and non-profit, estate planning, wills and succession, education and 4 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University, and has been licensed for 39 years.
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Steven John Chidester is a Partner based in Rancho Santa Fe, California, practicing at Withers Bergman LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on estate planning, tax, and education. Admitted to practice in State of California (1987). Educated at Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School (J.D., 1985) and Brigham Young University B.A. cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of California State Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Rancho Santa Fe, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steven John Chidester is a lawyer practicing charities and non-profit, estate planning, wills and succession, education and 4 other areas of law
- Steven received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Steven practices at Withers Bergman LLP in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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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 Rancho Santa Fe 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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