$ 395-395 per hour
Dean Thompson Kirby Jr
About Dean
Biography
Dean T. Kirby Jr. is a shareholder of the law firm of Kirby & McGuinn. He represents lenders and creditors in bankruptcy, foreclosure and receivership matters. He has represented bankruptcy trustees, creditor committees, lenders and landlords in bankruptcy and receivership cases. He is certified by the American Board of Certification in the field of Creditors' Rights. He is also certified by the Board of Specialization of the State Bar of California in the field of Bankruptcy.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Foreclosure
40%
39 years | 600 cases
Debt and Lending Agreements
25%
39 years | 300 cases
Contracts and Agreements
20%
39 years | 300 cases
Debt Collection
15%
47 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
15%-25%
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Licensed in California for 46 years
State: California
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
Kirby & McGuinn APC
707 Broadway, Suite 1750, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Posted by Ken | February 18, 2010 | Real Estate
This is your Man
I work as a title agent for a national company handling REO's so i need assistance on state guidelines, forms, and requirements while handling each state. Its nice to be able to contact someone who WILL actually respond to your question in a professional and timely matter. I Highly recommend Dean Kir...
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Debt Collection
Got a credit repair company off my back
We're a Texas company that started getting demands from a California credit repair company to correct credit bureau reports that we have no control over. Our local certified Creditors' Rights attorney referred us to Mr. Kirby, who is also certified in Creditors' Rights. Kirby quickly drafted a letter...
Dean Thompson Kirby Jr's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Kirby enjoys a strong command of Bankruptcy law as well as significant business and collection litigation experience."
Robert Teel
Litigation lawyer
Radmila Fulton
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
Thomas Gorrill
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Andrew Liska
Debt collection lawyer
Richard Norton
Debt collection lawyer
Mikel Bistrow
Debt collection lawyer
Experience
Honors
2013
Top Lawyer - Commercial Law, San Diego Magazine
2012
San Diego Super Lawyer 2012, Thomson Reuters
2011
San Diego Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2010
San Diego Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media
2009
San Diego Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media
2008
San Diego Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media
2005
Mediator of the Year, United States Bankruptcy Court
Work Experience
2003 - Present
, Kirby & McGuinn
1992 - 2003
, Hovey & Kirby
1981 - 1992
, Stephenson & Prairie
Associations
2002 - Present
San Diego Bankruptcy ForumDirector
2001 - Present
United Trustee's AssociationMember
1995 - Present
National Association of Bankruptcy TrusteesMember
1985 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2010 - 2013
UCC Committee of Business Law Section, Calif. State BarMember
2002 - 2005
Insolvency Law Committee, Business Law Section of California State BarMember
Sample of 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
AirTrans, Inc. v. Mead
Successful - Judgment Affirmed, Case Dismissed
Bank of America v. La Jolla Group II
Successful - Judgment Affirmed
Satten v. Webb
Successful - Judgment Reversed
Federal National Mortgage Assn. v. Bugna
Successful - Judgment Reversed
McCarther- Morgan v. Asset Acceptance Corp
Obtained Dismissal, Sustained On Appeal
Education
1979
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
Juris Doctor
1976
Univ of Nebraska
BA
Speaking Engagements
2011
SDCBA Continuing Education
Secured Commercial Real Estate Transactions
2011
New Lawyer's Division Program
Secured Commercial Real Estate Transactions
2011
NCBA Monthly Meeting
California Anti-Deficiency Law
2008
UTA 33rd Annual Education Conference
Challenges to Foreclosure
2008
San Diego Bankruptcy Forum Quarterly Dinner Meeting
Consume This! Has Consumer Law Found a New Home in the Bankruptcy Court?
2007
SDCBA Bankruptcy Section Meeting
Paperless Office - Did You Get the Memo?
2005
San Diego Bankruptcy Forum Special Program
The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and
2005
ABA Family Law Section Conference
Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005
2002
Lorman Education Program
Revised Article 9
1999
NBI Program
Complying with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Publications
2013
United Trustee's Association UTA Quarterly
A Deed of Trust Without a Trustee?
2007
Bankruptcy Beach
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