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Kevin L. Domecus

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Mr. Domecus is a graduate of Claremont McKenna College (B.A. 1976) and Hastings College of the Law in (J.D. 1979). He joined our firm as an associate in 1979 and became a partner in 1987. In 2001 he became Of Counsel to the firm.

Kevin is skilled in a wide variety of case types including medical negligence, government liability, vehicle collisions, brain damage and birth injuries.

He has tried cases in state and federal court and arbitrated multiple medical malpractice and other claims against HMO’s including Kaiser Foundation Health Plan. He holds an “AV” rating from Martindale Hubbell and is a member of the Bar Association of San Francisco, the Consumer Attorneys of California and the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association.

Client Testimonials

Kevin Domecus took the time - at no benefit to himself or the law firm - to discuss my best next steps and strategies. I am grateful!

Kevin Domecus took the time - at no benefit to himself or the law firm - to discuss my best next steps and strategies. I am grateful! My case, and the potential damages are not large enough to make it feasible for a medical malpractice attorney to represent. Rather than just telling me, "sorry, we can't help you", Mr. Domecus laid out concrete steps for me take on my own. I am touched at his kindness. Thank you!

Client

He was honest, straightforward, and gave me great advice.

Kevin Domecus advised me on a potential medical malpractice claim. He was honest, straightforward, and gave me great advice. I would recommend him to anyone looking for advice on how to proceed with a medical malpractice claim.

Client

Since becoming Of Counsel to the firm, Kevin has focused on case intake and screening as well as assisting senior Firm members with the prosecution of complex claims.

Year Joined Firm

  • 1979

Litigation Percentage

  • 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Verdicts & Settlements

Child v. Kaiser Arbitration award-birth injury–$4.3 million

Jones v. City and County of San Francisco Settlement-cable car accident–$3.2 million

Gescheidt v. City and County of San Francisco Settlement-dangerous condition of public property–$2.25 million

Family v. Contractor Settlement-construction accident–$2 million

Patient v. Medical Center Settlement-medical negligence—$1.7 million

Representative Cases

  • Child v. Kaiser
  • Jones v. City and County of San Francisco
  • Gescheidt v. City and County of San Francisco

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Bar Association of San Francisco, Member
  • Consumer Attorneys of California, Member
  • San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, Member

Past Employment Positions

  • Walkup, Melodia, Kelly, Wecht & Schoenberger, Associate, 1979 – 1987
  • Walkup, Melodia, Kelly, Wecht & Schoenberger, Partner, 1987 – Present

Community Involvement

From the founding of our firm in the 1960s up through the present, Walkup team members have consistently contributed to the welfare and improvement of the people and communities of the Bay Area and Northern California.

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Areas of Practice

    • Brain Damage and Birth Injuries
    • Medical Negligence
    • Government Liability
    • Vehicle Collisions

Bar Admissions

    • California, 1979

Education

    • University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California
      • J.D. – 1979
    • Claremont McKenna College
      • B.A. – 1976

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