Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick has once again been named one of the nation’s Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers in America®. The firm was recognized for excellence in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Legal and Professional Malpractice Law, and Litigation – Labor & Employment Law.
Firms included in the 2026 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence and consistently strong ratings from clients and peers. To be eligible for this distinction, at least one lawyer in the firm must be recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Now in its 16th year, Best Law Firms—independently produced by Best Lawyers—is a trusted benchmark of legal excellence. The 2026 rankings were compiled from more than 110,000 client references, 70,000 peer surveys, and nearly 1,000 leadership interviews, reflecting the growing influence and integrity of these evaluations across the legal industry.
Honorees represent the top 3.8% of law firms nationwide, spotlighting those that demonstrate exceptional performance in the most competitive legal markets in the country.
About Best Law Firms®
Best Law Firms® publishes the most credible rankings of exceptional law firms, rooted in a rigorous, peer-to-peer, and industry-driven evaluation process. Achieving a tiered ranking in Best Law Firms signals a unique combination of quality law practice, breadth of legal expertise, and reputation among peers. Ranked firms, presented in three tiers, are recognized on both national and metropolitan scales. With over a decade of earned trust, Best Law Firms remains a forward-looking standard of excellence, offering validation and confidence to those who work with or within an honored practice.
About Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick
Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick provides a broad spectrum of legal services to individuals and businesses of all sizes – from small local start-ups and non-profits to large national companies. The firm maintains a strong commitment to representing public entities, charitable foundations, and non-profit and religious organizations. Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick has offices in San Diego, Irvine, Walnut Creek, Dallas, Phoenix, Boise, and Pittsburgh. More information can be found at www.ddwklaw.com.