Atty. Peter Lewis Dean

Atty. Peter Lewis Dean

Peter Lewis Dean is a lawyer practicing civil rights, elder law, election campaigns & political law and 5 other areas of law. Peter received a B.S. degree from Oregon State University in 1961, and has been licensed for 53 years.

San Diego San Diego 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Lewis Dean at a glance

Peter Lewis Dean is a personal injury, business, litigation, civil rights, and elder law attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in California (inactive) (1973) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1973). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1973) and Oregon State University (B.S., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Peter Lewis Dean is a lawyer practicing civil rights, elder law, election campaigns & political law and 5 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.S. degree from Oregon State University in 1961, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Peter practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Lewis Dean's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Lewis Dean handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Peter Lewis Dean is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Peter Lewis Dean is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Peter Lewis Dean is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Peter Lewis Dean is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Peter Lewis Dean is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Lewis Dean

Where is Peter Lewis Dean's law office located?
Peter Lewis Dean's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Lewis Dean handle?
Peter Lewis Dean focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, civil rights, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter Lewis Dean practiced law?
Peter Lewis Dean has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Peter Lewis Dean go to law school?
Peter Lewis Dean earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S., 1961).
How can I contact Peter Lewis Dean for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Peter Lewis Dean received?
Peter Lewis Dean's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1973
B.S.
Oregon State University
- 1961

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California (inactive)
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1973

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