Overall Rating
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4.5 /5.0
12 Client Reviews
Dean is a trial lawyer, specializing in residential and commercial real estate and business litigation, arbitration, and mediation. His practice focuses on disputes related to the purchase and sale of real property, contracts, agent and broker duties, construction defects, easements, partition, and commercial and residential leases. An aggressive, innovative litigator, Dean has effectively defended and prosecuted allegations of contract breaches, non-disclosure, malpractice, specific performance, tort claims, and breaches of fiduciary duty. Dean has successfully represented commercial and residential buyers and sellers, developers, contractors, title companies, lenders, and escrow companies. Recognizing the cost of litigation can be burdensome both to individuals and businesses, Dean uses his field expertise and knowledge of the law to litigate and resolve cases by the most cost-effective means possible, while still working for the best interests of his clients. Whether working on high-profile cases or pro bono matters, Dean consistently obtains successful results that exceed client expectation.
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Practice Areas
29 years
26 years
26 years
26 years
$ 260-450 per hour
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State: California
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by anonymous | January 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Saved us!
We are business owners and our company had a major dispute with a vendor who did not deliver, yet was attempting to still charge us on undelivered services, AND cancellation fees that were astronomical. We brought Dean in and he not only was able to ascertain that we were not liable, but we also ha...
Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Aggressive and Helpfull
I have been told there are two types of lawyers, those who will go to trial and those who are afraid to see the inside of a court room and go to trial. Dean, if need be, will go to trial. His reputation as being one that will go to trial and win, has been enough,several times for my company to settl...
Posted by Dr Scott Prawat | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Dean Rossi
Mr. Rossi is the consummate attorney. He is the absolute master of depositions. His thorough preparation ensures his success. Luck doesn't come to play because he doesn't need it. His experience , extensive knowledge all but guaranteed the winning of my case. Mr. Rossi is the best. His earned...
Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Impossible to track down
We hired Dean to represent us after a great introductory meeting. He seemed very knowledgeable and it appeared he could help us with our issue. That introductory meeting was about the last time we were able to get a hold of him. At one point during the process we had a mediation session with his dad...
"I've personally known Dean as a fellow lawyer in the local community for over a decade. Dean is a compassionate and well-reasoned litigator leaving no stone unturned when advocating for his clients. He is a person of his word, trustworthy and a go to attorney for an honest case assessment. A true foxhole friend."
"Dean is a brilliant litigator who knows real estate law inside and out. Dean’s skill in the courtroom is unparalleled. His clients are fortunate to find Dean is both a practical advisor and relentless advocate for their goals."
Litigation lawyer
2025
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Top Lawyer, San Jose Magazine
2006
Top Lawyer, San Jose Magazine
2002
Top 100 Power Lawyer, San Jose Magazine
1997 - 2000
Attorney, Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy
Member
Member
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Successful Settlement After 1 Week Jury Trial
Successful Jury Verdict and Punitive Damage Award
Verdict for Plaintiff, $750,000
Successful Defense and Cross-Complaint
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Real Estate
2006
English