About Us
WENDI E. SANTINO
State of California, June 1993
- Southern District – Federal
- Eastern District – Federal
- Central District – Federal
State of Colorado, August 1993
- Inactive
- U.S. District Court of
- Colorado
Professional Summary
Wendi E. Santino offers comprehensive guidance to clients in construction, mechanic’s liens, and business litigation matters. Her practice primarily focuses on civil litigation, particularly handling construction-related claims and disputes stemming from both public and private projects. This includes navigating homeowner disputes such as payment conflicts, delay claims, and issues arising from non-payment to professionals and consultants.
Additionally, she possesses expertise in general business litigation, contract disputes, and contract negotiation, with proficiency in reviewing and negotiating AIA subcontract agreements. Wendi also brings experience in representing individuals in automobile personal injury cases. Her extensive litigation background encompasses over 150 depositions, along with significant involvement in binding arbitrations, mediations, and jury trials.
Representative Matters
- Representation of general contractors and subcontractors on multiple school projects (Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Oakland, Oceanside, Riverside, San Diego, CA).
- Representation of owner in a Charter School construction defect and delay case against the general contractor on a new preschool and school (Carlsbad, CA).
- Successfully appealed denial by The Supplier Clearinghouse of WBE Status (Orange County, San Diego, CA)
- Representation of several subcontractors on stop notice and mechanic’s liens claims against owners and construction lenders (San Diego, CA).
- Representation of contractors against surety companies for performance and payment bond claims (Bakersfield, Los Angeles, San Diego, CA).
- Representation of general contractor and subcontractor in contract negotiations (San Diego, CA).
- Representation of multiple contractors on various Caltrans projects (CA).
- Representation of EIFS subcontractor on high rise tower (San Diego, CA).
- Representation of Homeowner Association in construction dispute with Homeowner (La Jolla, CA).
- Representation of consulting firms in numerous collection cases (Carlsbad, Los Angeles, CA).
- Representation of personal injury cases in automobile accidents (San Diego, CA).
- Representation of casino owners in multiple case litigation regarding payment and foreclosure of mechanic’s liens (Denver, CO).
Professional Associations
- California State Bar (Member)
- Colorado State Bar (Inactive Member)
- Admitted to Southern, Central and Northern Federal District Courts of California
- San Diego County Bar Association (Member)
- Federal Bar Association (Member)
- Lawyers Club of San Diego (Member)
- Lawyer Referral & Infomation Service Board (Vice Chairman and Board 2020-Present) & (Chairman and Board Member 1998-2006)
- Lecturer, TUrner School Seminar - Perfecting Mechanic’s Liens, Stop Notcies, and Bond Claims (2015-Present)
- National Association of Women in Construction, San Diego Chapter (Chapter President 1998-2000)
- C & C Mentor Protege Program (Legal Counsel & Board Member 2019-Present)
- J.D., California Western School of Law, 1992
- B.S., California State University of Long Beach, 1989
Education
- Site Counsel Vice Chair – Torrey Pines High School 2017-2019
- Former coach and Board Member of Northshore Girls Softball Association 2005-2016
- Del Mar American Little League Board of Directors 2014-2015