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Dean Kelly Stairs
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Biography
The Law Office of Dean Stairs is a dynamic and vibrant firm comprised of talented and aggressive San Diego bankruptcy attorneys and civil business litigators providing a wide range of legal services to individuals, small businesses and large corporations. As counsel to a diverse client base, we create and grow businesses, guard against legal liabilities, protect client financial interests, and vindicate client rights in litigation. As San Diego bankruptcy attorneys, we defend client interests against creditors, help save homes, and free our clients from burdensome debt.
Mr. Stairs founded the law firm with an eye on helping people and families through difficult times, and doing so with the utmost integrity, honesty and compassion. Individuals encountering financial trouble need flexible solutions and an attorney that pays particular attention to client needs while remaining attentive and committed to the client. With those goals in mind, Mr. Stairs has organized his practice in a manner that best serves that endeavor and brings maximum value and quality of representation to the client.
Recognizing that client satisfaction is integral to successful legal representation, we has always given emphasis to client communication, responsiveness, and accessibility that sets the standard. Clients deserve an attorney that is accessible, returns calls and emails, and is responsive to evolving client needs and urgent issues. We pride ourselves on providing individual and personalized attention to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction and quality of representation.
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Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
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Law Office of Dean Stairs
888 Prospect Street, Suite 200, La Jolla, CA, 92037
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Dean Kelly Stairs's Reviews
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52 Client Reviews
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (19)
Landlord & Tenant (7)
Consumer Protection (5)
Debt Collection (5)
Debt Settlement (5)
Real Estate (5)
Bankruptcy & Debt (3)
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (2)
Contracts & Agreements (2)
Insurance (2)
Residential (2)
Business (1)
Car Accidents (1)
Construction & Development (1)
Divorce & Separation (1)
Litigation (1)
Personal Injury (1)
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Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection
If you’re dealing with collections or financial stress, I highly recommend him - you’ll be in good hands.
I had a collection case and was very fortunate to work with Attorney Dean Kelly Stairs. He was extremely professional, kind and completely non-judgmental throughout the entire process. From the first conversation, he made me feel at ease and gave me real peace of mind. He explained everything cl...
Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Quick Turnaround and closing
Thank you for successfully resolving my lawsuit with the credit card issuer. I am truly grateful for your expertise and the professionalism you demonstrated throughout the process. Your guidance gave me peace of mind, and I am very pleased with the outcome. I would highly recommend your debt settleme...
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Wonderful Lawyer
We can’t recommend Dean Stairs highly enough. After my husband was involved in a car accident that resulted in the total loss of our vehicle, we faced an uphill battle—especially when the other party’s insurance refused to cover critical tow yard fees. In our search for the best legal support, Dean S...
Posted by Diane | April 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Best experience I have ever had with an attorney!
If I could give a 20 star review for Dean Stairs, I absolutely would. Past experience with attorneys left me believing they were nothing but a rip off! Mr, Stairs was nothing but professional, he explained all of the steps for my case with detail so I could understand it. Any questions I had were an...
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Small claims win
I highly recommend Mr. Stairs for his services. He helped me with my small claims lawsuit with a contractor that immediately resulted in a quick outcome. I don’t think I could have gotten the same results if I had tried to do it on my own.
Dean Kelly Stairs's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Stairs and I are/were office neighbors in the Hyundai Building in Mission Valley. We worked together on a few bankruptcy matters and I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Education
2005
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Washington State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
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Legal Answers
Q&A
What is the likelihood of small claims judgment in my favor?
08 Mar 2019
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How can western dental go after me for service never rendered?
05 Mar 2019
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How can i find out who is garnishing my wages?
14 Dec 2012