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Practice areas
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Foreclosure40%
36 years, 600 cases
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Debt and lending agreements25%
36 years, 300 cases
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Contracts and agreements20%
36 years, 300 cases
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Debt collection15%
44 years, 1,000 cases
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Kirby & McGuinn APC
707 Broadway, Suite 1750
San Diego, CA, 92101
Reviews
Excellent Advice, Grasping Issues Immediately
This is your Man
knowledgable + creative
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Cost
Rates
- Hourly Rates $ 395-395 per hour
- Contingency 15%-25%
Resume
Work Experience
- Kirby & McGuinn
- 2003 - Present
- Hovey & Kirby
- 1992 - 2003
- Stephenson & Prairie
- 1981 - 1992
Education
- University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
- Juris Doctor
- 1979
- Univ of Nebraska
- BA
- 1976
Legal Cases
- USA v. La Jolla Group II, et al.
- Successful - Obtained reversal on 9th Circuit appeal
- Kachlon v. Markowtiz
- Successful
- In re Moi
- Successful
Associations
- San Diego Bankruptcy Forum
- Director
- 2002 - Present
- United Trustee's Association
- Member
- 2001 - Present
- National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees
- Member
- 1995 - Present
Honors and Awards
- Top Lawyer - Commercial Law
- San Diego Magazine
- 2013
- San Diego Super Lawyer 2012
- Thomson Reuters
- 2012
- San Diego Super Lawyer
- Thomson Reuters
- 2011
Publications
- United Trustee's Association UTA Quarterly
- A Deed of Trust Without a Trustee?
- 2013
- Bankruptcy Beach
- Web Log
- 2007
Speaking Engagements
- New Lawyer's Division Program
- Secured Commercial Real Estate Transactions
- 2011
- NCBA Monthly Meeting
- California Anti-Deficiency Law
- 2011
- SDCBA Continuing Education
- Secured Commercial Real Estate Transactions
- 2011
Attorney endorsements
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Given
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Debt and lending agreements Attorney | Mar 23
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I had the privilege of working with Dean on many matters over many years. There is no lawyer I know that is more gifted in his field. His steady hand has guided many clients through the legal process to successful outcomes. I highly recommend and endorse him."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Nov 30
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Dean for over 20 yrs and can attest to his knowledge and experience in creditor's rights, especially in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. Dean has served as a mediator in 8 of my adversary proceedings [lawsuits in bankruptcy cases] and was able to bring the parties together to reach a compromise in every one of the cases. His analytical skills and persuasive manner are what earned him "Mediator of the Year" award in 2005."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Apr 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Kirby is an experienced, diligent, and courteous member of the legal profession. He is dedicated to providing excellent service to his clients. It is a pleasure to have him as a colleague."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Apr 08
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Kirby enjoys a strong command of Bankruptcy law as well as significant business and collection litigation experience."
Litigation
Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Bankruptcy and debt
Debt collection
Debt collection
Debt collection
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