Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs
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Dudensing Law
USA 2026
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Leading firm in USA 2026
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5
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2003
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Overview
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Dudensing Law specializes in representing plaintiffs in elder abuse cases, with a particular focus on neglect and abuse that takes place in assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Founder and lead counsel, Edward P. Dudensing, is widely recognized as one of the nation’s most successful and knowledgeable elder abuse attorneys. The firm serves clients across the state, including Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles.
Industry sectors (1)
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
Key people
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Edward Dudesning
Founder and Lead Counsel
Work & experience
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Dudesning Law has secured well over $250+ million in recoveries, including a $29.1 million verdict in 2010, a $42.5 million verdict in 2019, and a $30.9 million verdict in 2023. In March 2026, a Sacramento County jury awarded $110 million against Colony Capital, the publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), and Formation Capital, the private equity investment firm that oversaw Greenhaven Estates. Also in 2026, Dudensing Law secured a $15.75 million total elder neglect jury verdict.
Notable work
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Hernandez v. Colony Capital, Inc., et al.
2026Completed $110.0M
Barbara Lovenstein, et al. v. Eskaton Fountainwood Lodge, et al.
2019Completed $42.5M
Sam Rios, Jr., et al. v. Pine Creek Care Center, Plum Healthcare Group LLC, et al.
2023Completed $30.9M
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Edward Dudensing
Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs
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Top figures
5
Lawyers
4
Offices
2003
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