Kevin V. Desantis

Commercial Litigation

4.0 (1 reviews)

San Diego, California

37+ years experience

Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick LLP

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

619-573-4488

https://www.ddwklaw.com/attorneys/kevin-v-desantis/

750 B Street, Suite 2620, San Diego, CA 92101

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Bio

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. 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. Kevin V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

California

State Capital

Sacramento

Highest Court

California Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of California

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, San Diego (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, San Diego (2020)
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Recognized: Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Recognized: Transportation Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017

Education

University of San Diego, J.D., graduated 1988

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Reviews

Sandra Ortiz

3 months ago

A trusted advocate for complex commercial disputes

Our company retained Kevin DeSantis after a former business partner initiated a contentious lawsuit alleging breach of fiduciary duty and professional malpractice. With 37 years of experience, particularly his recognized expertise in Commercial Litigation and Professional Malpractice defense, he was the clear choice. Kevin immediately grasped the intricate details of our case, providing a strategic assessment that was both pragmatic and insightful. His deep knowledge of the local San Diego legal landscape, honed since his USD law school days, was invaluable. We felt thoroughly represented by someone whose recent 'Lawyer of the Year' recognitions are clearly well-earned. The outcome was highly favorable, protecting our firm's reputation. The only slight critique would be that communication from his support staff regarding administrative updates could occasionally lag, but Kevin himself was always accessible for critical matters. We would confidently recommend him to any business facing serious litigation.