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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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Acquired: 2006
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888 Prospect Street, Suite 200, La Jolla, CA, 92037
51 Client Reviews
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Posted by Rose | November 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Dean was always present and was patient and explained everything to my undestanding.
Dean is an amazing attorney and helped me with a small claims issue. He was on top of it everyday, and his communication was FANTASTIC. I never had to worry about not getting a response or an answer. He was very patient and never had a problem explaining things I didn’t understand until I did. He rea...
Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Prompt and Thorough Communicator
Dean was an invaluable ally in navigating a complex relocation assistance situation. Despite the landlord's initial ignorance of the law, Dean's expertise and guidance led to a swift and successful resolution, securing the full relocation expenses without a fight. His knowledge and advice were essent...
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 | 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.
Posted by Denise | August 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
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 ...
"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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2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
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