Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick, LLP

05/05/2026

We are honored to have been recognized in the Chambers Spotlight 2026 California Guide. This year, DDWK was the only San Diego-based firm recognized in two categories.
Read the full announcement here:
https://www.ddwklaw.com/2026/05/04/dunn-desantis-walt-kendrick-recognized-in-chambers-spotlight-2026-california-guide/

02/15/2026

We are happy to welcome Attorney Marie Wright-Travis to the DDWK Team.

Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick (DDWK) is pleased to announce that attorney Marie Wright-Travis has joined the firm, bringing more than two decades of diverse legal and leadership experience.

11/13/2025

Honored to be included in the 2026 Best Law Firms list. Our people make this recognition possible, and we’re grateful to our clients and colleagues who continue to place their confidence in us. https://bit.ly/43OiWbZ

11/06/2025

Happy to be featured in this month's Attorney Journals.

🗣️ It’s 2025, and the Gen Z lawyers are speaking up! The November issues give us a sneak peek at what they want most—FREE at www.attorneyjournals.com. Our Law Firm of the Month is Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick, LLP, which specializes in malpractice. With offices in both San Diego and Irvine...

11/02/2025

In collaboration with Dan Stanford, we recently recovered more than $125 million via a confidential pre-litigation settlement for a legal malpractice claim that arose from prior California litigation. Believed to be the largest recovery of its kind in state history, the result reflects the firms’ proven strength in the pursuit of high-stakes malpractice claims and a commitment to achieving exceptional results for their clients.
Read more here: http://bit.ly/4qAkYG2

08/28/2025

We are pleased to share that DDWK attorneys selected for 2026 Best Lawyers in America®

Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick attorneys Kevin V. DeSantis, James A. McFaul and David D. Cardone have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 32nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.®

04/01/2025

DDWK is pleased to announce that Founding Partners Kevin DeSantis, Jim McFaul, and David Cardone have been selected as 2025 Super Lawyers. http://bit.ly/4cbB4PX

12/01/2024

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Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick attorneys Kevin V. DeSantis, James A. McFaul and David D. Cardone have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.®

12/01/2024

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Effective January 1, 2024, California requires employers to provide employees with up to five days of leave following a reproductive loss event.

11/29/2024

California Enacts Stricter Heat Illness Prevention Regulations.

On July 23, 2024, California implemented the "Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment" regulation, targeting workplaces with indoor temperatures of 82°F or higher.

11/29/2024

California Supreme Court Limits Intervention Rights for PAGA Plaintiffs.

On August 1, 2024, the California Supreme Court issued its decision in Turrieta v. Lyft (2024 S.O.S. 2599).