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Kevin V. Desantis, Business Attorney in San Diego, California

focused on Business, Employment, and General

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Kevin V. Desantis is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Currently practicing at Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick LLP.

Based in
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Business · Employment · General
  • Handles Business, Employment, and General matters from San Diego, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (San Diego) (2021).

About Kevin V. Desantis: Kevin V. Desantis is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Currently practicing at Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Kevin V. Desantis

Kevin concentrates on business, employment, general, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kevin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in San Diego, California

Kevin takes business matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in San Diego, California

Kevin takes employment matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.

General cases in San Diego, California

Kevin takes general matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in San Diego, California

Kevin takes litigation matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Kevin V. Desantis — Attorney of California business experience

Kevin V. Desantis is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Currently practicing at Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick LLP.

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.

How Kevin handles business matters

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,…

Who Kevin represents

Kevin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and general matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Kevin V. Desantis's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of San Diego

    J.D. · 1988

Kevin studied at J.D. in University of San Diego.

Law school and academic background

Kevin completed J.D. in University of San Diego. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kevin runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Kevin V. Desantis

Kevin has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (San Diego)

    2021

  • Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (San Diego)

    2020

  • 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

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (San Diego) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (San Diego) (2020). 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).

Locations

Kevin V. Desantis's office in San Diego

Kevin's primary office is at 750 B Street, Suite 2620, San Diego, California, 92101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick LLP

750 B Street, Suite 2620

San Diego, California 92101

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kevin V. Desantis — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kevin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kevin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kevin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in San Diego, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kevin

Kevin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kevin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kevin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kevin V. Desantis

  • How much does it cost to hire Kevin for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kevin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Kevin offer a free consultation?

    Kevin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Kevin's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in California typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kevin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kevin take my case if I'm outside San Diego?

    Kevin is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kevin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Kevin?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kevin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kevin accepting new business clients right now?

    Kevin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Business attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California

Kevin handles business matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.

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