December 1, 2025
Originally published by
Cal Matters
Ed Dudensing spoke with CalMatters for a new investigation examining longstanding oversight failures at California nursing homes owned or affiliated with operator Shlomo Rechnitz. These facilities, according to state and federal data, have disproportionately high rates of deficiencies, federal fines, and poor-quality ratings.
The article details a series of recent verdicts across the state, including multimillion-dollar jury awards tied to chronic understaffing, missed medical care, preventable injuries, and, in several cases, deaths. In addition to cases brought by other firms, the report highlights multiple ongoing lawsuits led by Dudensing Law.
Speaking to CalMatters Ed Dudensing underscored the troubling pattern of harm in these facilities and the urgent need for meaningful oversight:
“We’ve just got to keep fighting,” Dudensing said. “There was a time when there was a lot of scrutiny… but he managed to slip through.”
The investigation also reveals years of licensing delays, regulatory breakdowns, and decisions by state agencies that allowed Rechnitz-affiliated long-term care facilities to continue operating, even as serious allegations accumulated and quality problems persisted.
At Dudensing Law, our work continues across multiple active cases involving facilities that Rechnitz owned or is affiliated with. We remain committed to pursuing full accountability and ensuring that California’s most vulnerable residents receive the protections they deserve.
Dudensing Law is proud to announce that our founder, Ed Dudensing, has been honored with the William F. Taylor Memorial Award by California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR).
October 20, 2025
Originally published by
Daily Journal
Dudensing Law is proud to share that firm founder Ed Dudensing and Law Clerk Connor James recently co-authored a feature article in the Daily Journal titled “Preparing for C-TAPP Phase 2: What California lawyers need to know.” Their insights offer an in-depth look at the State Bar of California’s upcoming Client Trust Account Protection Program (C-TAPP) Phase 2, and what it means for lawyers across the state.
As Ed and Connor explain, “California attorneys should brace for Phase 2 of the State Bar’s Client Trust Account Protection Program (C-TAPP), which will require mandatory, State Bar-initiated audits of client trust accounts — costing firms thousands of dollars and imposing strict new accounting, recordkeeping, and compliance obligations.”
Under Phase 2, the State Bar will select firms for compliance reviews, which must be conducted by a State Bar-approved CPA. The projected costs range from $3,000 to $15,000, with some estimates reaching as high as $25,000. “Solo and small firms will face significant financial and administrative effects,” the authors note.
The piece outlines the new compliance requirements, including three-way reconciliations. It also warns of the broader implications for confidentiality and professional liability: “Should a C-TAPP audit uncover shortages, mismanagement, or substandard recordkeeping, lawyers could face not only discipline, but also malpractice claims or civil liability.”
Ed and Connor finish their piece by urging attorneys to act: “Attorneys who prepare now will be better prepared for the transition and avoid the risks that come with inadequate systems.”
Dudensing Law recently secured a $3.5 million recovery for the family of an elderly woman who suffered severe neglect and abuse during her stay at a California nursing home.
Dudensing Law secured a $1.75 million recovery for the family of an elderly man who entered an assisted living facility in California for care and supervision but instead suffered repeated neglect, unnecessary drugging, and ultimately a preventable death.
Dudensing Law secured a $940,000 recovery for an elderly woman who suffered devastating injuries while under the care of a California assisted living facility.
Dudensing Law secured a $2.25 million recovery for the family of an elderly woman who tragically passed away after a short stay in a California skilled nursing facility.
Dudensing Law secured a $1.75 million recovery for the family of an elderly woman who developed a devastating pressure ulcer during a short stay in a California skilled nursing facility.
September 18, 2025
Originally published by
Daily Journal
Dudensing Law is proud to announce that founder Ed Dudensing has been named to the Daily Journal’s prestigious list of The Top 100 Lawyers in California.
The Top 100 Lawyers is an annual list published by the Daily Journal, a California legal publication, recognizing the top 100 lawyers in the state based on their accomplishments, reputation, and contributions to the legal community. The list highlights exceptional lawyers across various practice areas. The selection is made from the 196,000 lawyers currently practicing law in the State of California.
For more than two decades, Ed has been a national leader in elder abuse and neglect litigation, exclusively representing vulnerable individuals and their families. He has secured three of the largest elder abuse verdicts in California history and is widely regarded as one of the country’s foremost elder abuse attorneys.
Ed’s inclusion on the Top 100 list reflects both his extraordinary trial record and his dedication to protecting the rights of older Americans.
Dudensing Law is proud to announce that Ed Dudensing has been named to the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) Board of Directors.
Ed has long supported CAOC’s mission to seek accountability from those who do wrong, and he brings over 20 years of experience exclusively litigating elder abuse and neglect cases to the organization.
