Dean Kelly Stairs

Dean Kelly Stairs

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 20 years

Consumer protection Lawyer at La Jolla, CA
Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Landlord & Tenant, Litigation ... +4 more

888 Prospect Street, Suite 200, La Jolla, CA

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

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Location

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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5.0 /5.0

54 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Insurance

Posted by Renata | August 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Best attorney ever!

I have been working with Dean Stairs for years on different legal matters, and he has consistently been extremely responsive, efficient, professional, and detail-oriented. Most recently, I traveled without purchasing separate travel insurance because I relied on the travel insurance provided throu...gh my Chase credit card. Unfortunately, my luggage was lost, and I spent months going back and forth with Chase trying to get reimbursed for the items that were lost. Chase required a very specific letter from the airline stating that the airline had not reimbursed me, but the airline would not provide that particular document. After months of trying to resolve the issue on my own, I reached out to Dean. Within just a few weeks of him stepping in, I received my reimbursement. Once again, Dean proved to be incredibly helpful, professional, knowledgeable, and efficient. He is my go-to attorney and the person I turn to whenever I need legal advice. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney who truly advocates for his clients and gets things done

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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...tairs name came up repeatedly, and it's easy to see why. His calm guidance, deep expertise, and unwavering professionalism carried us through every step of the process. He made a complicated situation feel manageable and always made us feel supported. Thanks to his skill and dedication, our final outcome exceeded expectations. Dean Stairs is not only brilliant and honorable, but truly a blessing to work with. We are deeply grateful to have had him by our side.

Posted by Denise | August 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional Legal Assistance from Mr. Dean Kelly Stairs

I have to start by saying I rate Mr. Dean Stairs 5+ stars. He helped me with an auto insurance claim that refused to pay a hospital bill. After a year of my multiple attempts and the auto insurance rejections, I decided to get an attorney. Mr. Dean Stairs was polite, professional, knowledgeable, and ...resolved the matter in less than a month. I am very satisfied with Mr. Dean's service and highly recommend him. I have absolutely no complaints and am truly wowed by the fast service he provided.

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Daniel Shay

Litigation lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Education

2020

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws (Financial Services & Wealth Management)

2005

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Washington State University

BS - Bachelor of Science (Construction Management)

Languages

English

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