Background
Chidester, Steven J. was born on May 9, 1957 in Provo, Utah, United States.
Chidester, Steven J. was born on May 9, 1957 in Provo, Utah, United States.
Brigham Young University (Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, 1982. Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 1985). Order of the Coif. Lead Articles Editor, Brigham Young University Law Review, 1984-1985.
Law Clerk to Judge Gilbert South. Merritt, United States.
Court of Appeals, Sixth Qrcuit, 1985-1986.
Worked at Cowley & Chidester (Rancho Santa Fe, California) specializing in Domestic and International Estate Planning. Trust, Will and Probate Law. Charitable Giving and Nonprofit Organizations.
Admitted to the bar, 1987, California.
Order of the Coif. Lead Articles Editor, Brigham Young University Law Review, 1984-1985. Law Clerk to Judge Gilbert South. Merritt, United States.
Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1985-1986. Member: San Diego County.
Northern San Diego County and American Bar Associations.
State Bar of California. Cowley & Chidester was formed in 1991 by James M. Cowley and Steven J. Chidester, both formerly of Latham & Watkins. The firm has extensive experience in all aspects of sophisticated domestic and international estate planning, including charitable giving and estate and trust administration.
The firm"s practice also emphasizes the representation of tax-exempt organizations, including private foundations, museums, universities, churches, trade associations, social clubs, and sporting event organizers, with regard to tax, corporate, and other legal matters.
Member: San Diego County. Northern San Diego County and American Bar Associations. State Bar of California.