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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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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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 12 reviews | Professionalism

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 | October 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Small Case - Litigation

I had the pleasure of working with Dean on my case. Dean was responsive, diligent, and, above all, great at communicating. Thank you!

Posted by Mitch | March 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Responsive and Knowledgable

I hired Dean to represent me in a Small Claims claim against Choice Home Warranty, who were reneging on an obvious covered plumbing claim. I wrote letters than Dean reviewed and with his help I filed an appeal with the company and a BBB complaint; I did not threaten the company while waiting for the ...result of this more diplomatic approach. After much back and forth with the company, they agreed to pay the claim, negating the need to go to court. Dean advised me along the way, and I am very satisfied with his advice and effort, as he was response to my emails usually within a day, even though we spanned the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Chapter 7

I highly recommend Dean Stairs if you ever have to deal with bankruptcy. He provided outstanding knowledge and partners with you to get you through the process. He's exceptional with communication and always lets you know what the next step is. I am overly impressed with the 5-star service and profe...ssionalism 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:  7.9 (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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