Steven J. Chidester

Steven J. Chidester

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

0.0 (0 reviews)
La Jolla, California
40+ years experience
Withers
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Contact Information

858-756-4410
https://www.withersworldwide.com/en-gb/people/steven-chidester
4250 Executive Square, Suite 540, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Bio

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. 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.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

California

State Capital

Sacramento

Highest Court

California Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of California

Typical Consultation

$200-$400

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$500/hr

Fee Model Notes

Family law matters often blend consultation, hourly billing, and limited-scope flat fees.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Nonprofit / Charities Law, San Diego (2025)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Nonprofit / Charities Law, San Diego (2023)
  • Recognized: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Recognized: Nonprofit / Charities Law
  • Recognized: Trusts and Estates

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011

Education

  • Brigham Young University, J.D., graduated 1985
  • Brigham Young University, B.A.
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