Dean Kelly Stairs

Dean Kelly Stairs

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 20 years

Debt collection Lawyer at La Jolla, CA
Practice Areas: Debt Collection, Consumer Protection, Debt Settlement ... +3 more

888 Prospect Street, Suite 200, La Jolla, CA

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Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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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

51 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A great find !!

Due to the kind guidance and expert legal advice, Atty Stairs, made our legal battle bearable and doable. He was very understanding of our position and very thorough in his approach. The favorable verdict for us was the culmination of Atty Stairs' legal acumen. More power to him and his office.

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...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 anonymous | August 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

An outstanding lawyer. Highly recommended.

This is an appreciation of the outstanding legal advice and help that we have received from Mr Dean Stairs. We asked for his guidance in dealing with a recurrent boundary problem with a neighbor which had lingered over many months. Mr Stairs listened to us very carefully, requested relevant details, ...analyzed the problem immediately and politely gave us valuable information on how to proceed. When the neighbor did not respond to our implementation of the advice he gave us, Mr Stairs wrote a superbly composed, courteous but firm letter (copied to us) that requested the neighbor to correct the boundary problem by a specified date and explained the legal consequences of not doing so. The neighbor then complied immediately by rectifying the problem and has not caused us any further difficulty. Mr Stairs is very accessible, calls back promptly and listens patiently to the client without interrupting. His manner is very pleasant and supportive. We consider him to be a highly competent, efficient professional who achieves results and we will certainly continue to seek his help and advice whenever needed.

Posted by Kathleen | May 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

Impeccable - An Exellent Lawyer

Mr. Stairs proved invaluable in resolving a persistent consumer issue that had plagued me for an extended period prior to my reaching out to him. I cannot emphasize enough the exemplary nature of his work. He possesses exceptional communication skills, offering concise and lucid guidance. Moreover, h...e diligently conducts thorough research to ensure you stay on the right course. Thanks to his expertise, the outcome of the situation was resoundingly successful. I wholeheartedly endorse and highly recommend his services.

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Very helpful

Dean was great to work with. I had questions about my tenant rights as they related to my security deposit return. Dean listened to my concerns and questions and provided solid advice and guidance on the law and my rights as a tenant. We were able to get the amount that was taken out of my security d...eposit refunded in a matter of a few short weeks. I would definitely call on Dean again if needed!

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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:  7.9 (Very Good)

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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