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.
Steven J. Chidester
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011 Awarded Practice Areas
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law Nonprofit / Charities Law Trusts and Estates
Awarded Practice Areas
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law Nonprofit / Charities Law Trusts and Estates
Biography
Locations
Education
- Brigham Young University, J.D., graduated 1985
- Brigham Young University, B.A.
Bar Admissions
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Nonprofit / Charities Law, San Diego (2025)
- Nonprofit / Charities Law, San Diego (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Trusts and Estates
Your browser is not fully compatible with our automatic printer friendly formatting.
Please use the print button to print this profile page.
