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Steven J. Chidester is an attorney based in La Jolla, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and General. Steven has over 39 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- La Jolla, CALIFORNIA
- Experience
- over 39 years
- Known for
- Business · Family Law · General
- Handles Business, Family Law, and General matters from La Jolla, CALIFORNIA.
- Over 39 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Nonprofit / Charities Law (San Diego) (2025).
About Steven J. Chidester: Steven J. Chidester is an attorney based in La Jolla, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and General. Steven has over 39 years of legal experience.
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Steven J. Chidester represents clients in La Jolla, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About 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. 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.
Credentials
Education
Brigham Young University
J.D. · 1985
Brigham Young University
B.A.
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
California
1987 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Nonprofit / Charities Law (San Diego)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Nonprofit / Charities Law (San Diego)
2023
Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
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What areas of law does Steven J. Chidester practice?
Steven J. Chidester focuses on Business, Family Law, General, and Trusts.
Where is Steven J. Chidester located?
Steven J. Chidester primarily serves clients in La Jolla, California, with an office at 4250 Executive Square, Suite 540.
How experienced is Steven J. Chidester?
Steven J. Chidester has 39 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1987.
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