Atty. Kevin V. Desantis

Atty. Kevin V. Desantis

Kevin V. Desantis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants and Transportation Law.

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Profile Summary

About Kevin V. Desantis at a glance

Kevin V. Desantis is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick LLP. Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Kevin V. Desantis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants and Transportation Law
  • Kevin V., who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2017
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Kevin V. Desantis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kevin V. Desantis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Kevin V. Desantis is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Kevin V. Desantis 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.

Kevin V. Desantis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Kevin V. Desantis

Where is Kevin V. Desantis's law office located?
Kevin V. Desantis's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kevin V. Desantis handle?
Kevin V. Desantis focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Kevin V. Desantis go to law school?
Kevin V. Desantis earned their education at (J.D., 1988).
How can I contact Kevin V. Desantis for a consultation?
You can contact Kevin V. Desantis directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Kevin V. Desantis received?
Kevin V. Desantis's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1988

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (San Diego)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (San Diego)
- 2020

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