On Sunday, July 13, a devastating fire broke out at The Gabriel House, an assisted living facility in Massachusetts, resulting in the deaths of 10 residents and injuring more than 25 others. The tragedy highlights serious national concerns around fire safety, emergency preparedness, and chronic understaffing in assisted living facilities.
The Hill reported on the incident and spoke with Dudensing Law Founder Ed Dudensing. Ed shared his perspective on the systemic failures behind such tragedies and stressed the urgent need for comprehensive federal legislation to regulate and protect residents in assisted living settings.
“There needs to be more regulation standards when it comes to overseeing assisted living facilities on a federal level.”
We are proud to announce that Ed Dudensing has been named to the 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list. This marks the 14th year that Ed has been named to Super Lawyers in recognition of his work protecting the state’s most vulnerable residents.
The Recorder and Law.comannounced that Ed Dudensing, founder of Dudensing Law, won the Mentorship Award at the 2025 California Legal Awards. This recognition celebrates Ed’s exceptional dedication to mentoring the next generation of legal professionals and his unwavering commitment to advancing justice for victims of elder abuse and neglect in California.
Dudensing Law recently expanded our team with the addition of a new Discovery Law Clerk, Monica Azmi. Monica is a rising third-year law student at McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific, with concentrations in Elder and Health Law and Business Law.
Dudensing Law has expanded the team with the addition of four summer associates: Lauren Song, Liza Emesibe, Aya Harel, and Clay Saffran-Johnson. Each of these law students brings a unique set of experiences and a shared commitment to advancing justice for the vulnerable.
We’re proud to announce that Dudensing Law has been recognized in the prestigious 2025 Chambers and Partners USA Guide, marking the firm’s debut in the rankings. Dudensing Law was ranked in Band 3 for Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs – California. This significant milestone that reflects the firm’s continued dedication to achieving justice on behalf of elder abuse victims and their families.
Dudensing Law secured a $2.75 million settlement for the family of an elderly woman who was admitted to, and soon after passed away in, an assisted living facility in California.
The patient was a dedicated supporter and volunteer for various nonprofits in her area and was known for her advocacy for seniors. She was admitted to the facility in early May of 2021 after she had experienced several falls, underwent numerous surgeries, and suffered from dementia and Alzheimer’s, leading her to require consistent care and assistance.
Dudensing Law secured a $3.85 million settlement for the family of an elderly woman who suffered under the care of a nursing home and passed away.
In 2023, the patient was admitted to a nursing home after being hospitalized for a stroke. Prior to her hospitalization, she was living independently with her daughter’s assistance. She was admitted to the nursing home for short-term rehabilitation with the plan that she would return to her family. Unfortunately, that did not happen.
Dudensing secured a $3.5 million settlement for a patient in an elder neglect case. The settlement brings justice for the patient and their family and holds the facility accountable for their actions.
In late 2023, the patient was hospitalized after experiencing a fall at home. There, her doctor discovered that she had nerve issues and a toe fracture, affecting her ability to walk. Due to her lack of mobility, she was admitted to a nursing home to assist with her daily living activities to improve her health.
Law.com and The Recorder recently announced the finalists and winners for the 2025 California Legal Awards. Among the honorees, Ed Dudensing, founder of Dudensing Law, was recognized as a finalist for the Mentorship Award. Ed currently mentors local high school students, helping them build professional skills and gain early exposure to the legal field. He also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of California, San Francisco’s Law School where he shares lessons from his extensive courtroom experience to inspire the next generation of attorneys to fight for justice.
