Overall Rating
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4.5 /5.0
12 Client Reviews
$ 260-450 per hour
About Dean
Biography
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.
I specialize in real estate and business litigation.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Litigation
60%
29 years
Contracts and Agreements
10%
26 years
Land Use and Zoning
10%
26 years
Real Estate
10%
26 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
1%-30%
Pro bono
10 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in California for 28 years
State: California
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Dean C. Rossi's Reviews
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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...
Dean C. Rossi's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
Ryan Hagan
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
1997 - 2000
Attorney, Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy
Associations
State Bar of California
Member
Santa Clara County Bar Association
Member
Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association
Member
San Mateo County Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Gutierrez v. Pacific Grading & Paving, et al. (Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 112CV217060
Successful Settlement After 1 Week Jury Trial
Samuelson v. Nadim, et al. San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. CIV502871
Successful Jury Verdict and Punitive Damage Award
Straus v. Pavese, et al. (2011) Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 108CV121556
Verdict for Plaintiff, $750,000
Aguiar v. Walker, et al. Santa Clara Superior Court Case No. 1-04-CV-012791
Successful Defense and Cross-Complaint
Education
1997
Whittier College School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of San Diego
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Intero Real Estate Weekly Meetings and Legal Updates at All Northern California Offices
Real Estate
Publications
2006
San Jose Magazine
Helpful Check List To Avoid Litigation
Languages
English