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
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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.
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.