Overview

Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick handles the full spectrum of legal needs for a broad range of clients from small, local start-ups and non-profits to large, national companies.

The firm’s attorneys are focused on the representation of law and accounting firms, architects and engineers, general contractors and sub-contractors, transportation industry businesses, fiduciaries and other financial professionals, insurance agents and brokers, medical and healthcare professionals, manufacturers, commercial real estate developers, hotel, hospitality, retail and service industry businesses, software and technology developers. The firm also maintains a strong commitment to its representation of public entities, charitable foundations and non-profit and religious organizations.

The firm has locations in downtown San Diego, La Jolla and Irvine. More information can be found at www.ddwklaw.com.

Size:
26
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Practice Areas:
19
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
3

Rankings

Regional

San Diego

Tier
1
San Diego
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
San Diego
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
San Diego
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
San Diego
Transportation Law
Tier
2
San Diego
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Firm Leadership

Kevin V. Desantis
Managing Partner

About Our Clients

Our clients include:

  • Accountants and accounting firms
  • Architects, engineers and other design professionals
  • Attorneys and law firms
  • Construction companies
  • Corporations
  • Employers and human resource groups
  • Fiduciary and financial industries
  • Healthcare service firms
  • Hospitality and service companies
  • Insurance agents and brokerages
  • Manufacturing companies
  • Medical professionals and services
  • Professional service firms
  • Real estate investment and development
  • Religious organizations
  • Retail businesses
  • Software and technology firms
  • Transportation Industry companies

Rankings

Regional

San Diego

Tier
1
San Diego
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
San Diego
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
San Diego
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
San Diego
Transportation Law
Tier
2
San Diego
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Practice Areas

Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 5 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Real Estate Law
  • Transportation Law
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick LLP proudly has 3 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

San Diego, CA
Phoenix, AZ
4742 North 24th Street, Suite 30
Phoenix, AZ 85016
United States
Irvine, CA
La Jolla, CA
2223 Avenida de La Playa, Suite 100
La Jolla, CA 92037
United States
Dallas, TX
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