Marta R Vanegas
Walnut Creek, CA
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Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Business
Language
English
About
Marta’s main areas of practice are labor and employment law, business law, civil rights law, and general civil litigation. She is a zealous and compassionate advocate for her clients, unafraid to go the extra mile for a successful resolution of their situations. Marta approaches each case with a keen sense of justice and with her immense knowledge of California’s exacting labor and employment statutes.Marta believes the law is a highly effective conflict-resolution tool and analytical framework. For her, the most rewarding part of practicing law is empowering her clients to move on from the dispute and refocus their lives. Marta takes her role as an advocate seriously by providing innovative, practical approaches to often intractable problems. As the chief strategist of Vanegas Law Group, she oversees the firm’s talented team of attorneys and paralegals to provide excellent and courageous service to their clients.A native of Budapest, Hungary, Marta calls California home for the past two decades. Prior to private practice, Marta served as Deputy Legislative Counsel in Sacramento, California, drafting legislative proposals and providing counsel to legislators on labor, employment, and business law issues. She also builds on her experience of eight years as a Patent Paralegal at two large San Francisco law firms’ intellectual property practices.Marta holds a Juris Doctor degree from the UC Davis School of Law (J.D., 2011) and from the ELTE University of Budapest, Hungary (J.D. summa cum laude 1998). She also earned an LL.M. degree in International Business Law from Central European University, Budapest, Hungary (LL.M. with distinction 1999) where she studied, among other things, Comparative European Labor Law and International Commercial Arbitration. While at UC Davis Law School, Marta served as Senior Symposium Editor of the UC Davis Law Review, and as Senior Articles Editor of the UC Davis Business Law Journal and served as the Chair of the Feminist Forum.Marta is fluent in Hungarian and proficient in Spanish. She is admitted to practice in all courts of the state of California, in the U.S. Northern and Eastern District Courts of California, and in the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Each year since 2017, Marta has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Northern California Super Lawyers, an honor reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys who in the first 10 years of their practice have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Marta frequently presents continuing legal education programs on cutting-edge legal issues.When not in the office, Marta serves as a Director on the Governing Board of the Contra Costa County Bar Association (CCCBA). Marta is a Past President of the Board of the CCCBA’s Employment Law Section and serves as President of the Business Law Section. Marta is also an Editor of the Contra Costa Lawyer magazine. Marta volunteers on the Parent-Faculty Club of Clayton Valley Charter High School as Parliamentarian and Auditor and serves as a Judge at the UC Davis School of Law Annual Intraschool Negotiations Competition. An avid reader and occasional yogi, Marta keeps herself (somewhat) fit through dancing, gardening, and never-ending home renovations.(Express Disclaimer in accordance with California Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1-400: Any testimonial or endorsement on this profile does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.)
Practices Areas
Business
Personal Injury
Sexual Harassment
Employment and labor
Wrongful termination
Civil Rights
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
In my first meeting with Marta, she gave me the facts regarding my rights and the strength of the case, and areas that would not benefit the case. I like her knowledge and knowledge of the law in regards to the Department of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity that protects employees’ rights. My favorite thing about working with Martin & Vanegas, APC was all the staff. They were great at responding to phone calls and emails in a timely manner. They communicate all my questions to Marta and Marta made herself available to respond to emails or set up calls that might need deeper explanations regarding my case. In the end, we were able to go through mediation and Marta was able to request the best mediator. I received a fair settlement in a shorter period of time without needing to go through more emotional distress through a deposition. Marta is a fighter and we were willing to go all the way to court if needed. Her hard work put a value on all the evidence she presented in my case.
I first called Martin & Vanegas, APC because of an issue with my employer. I went with this firm over the others because it came highly recommend. My favorite thing about working with Martin & Vanegas, APC was Marta gave me her undivided attention & listened to my entire issue. Besides being compassionate, she was extremely knowledgeable. With her expertise, she was able to guide me successfully through every step of the way. The outcome of my case was achieved, and Marta exceeded all my expectations. I highly recommend Martin & Vanegas to anyone seeking a true expert's advice. Thanks to the firm, Marta gave me the confidence I needed to stand up for myself.
A few of my coworkers and I had been mistreated by a former employer. We were scared and uninformed of our rights and what steps to take. Marta's consultation was not only informative, she was exceptionally comforting and kind. Taking the next steps felt terrifying, but Marta made sure to make the process as smooth and comfortable for us as possible. We were VERY happy with the results. THANK YOU, MARTA!
In my first meeting with Marta, she gave me the facts regarding my rights and the strength of the case, and areas that would not benefit the case. I like her knowledge and knowledge of the law in regards to the Department of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity that protects employees’ rights. My favorite thing about working with Martin & Vanegas, APC was all the staff. They were great at responding to phone calls and emails in a timely manner. They communicate all my questions to Marta and Marta made herself available to respond to emails or set up calls that might need deeper explanations regarding my case. In the end, we were able to go through mediation and Marta was able to request the best mediator. I received a fair settlement in a shorter period of time without needing to go through more emotional distress through a deposition. Marta is a fighter and we were willing to go all the way to court if needed. Her hard work put a value on all the evidence she presented in my case.
I first called Martin & Vanegas, APC because of an issue with my employer. I went with this firm over the others because it came highly recommend. My favorite thing about working with Martin & Vanegas, APC was Marta gave me her undivided attention & listened to my entire issue. Besides being compassionate, she was extremely knowledgeable. With her expertise, she was able to guide me successfully through every step of the way. The outcome of my case was achieved, and Marta exceeded all my expectations. I highly recommend Martin & Vanegas to anyone seeking a true expert's advice. Thanks to the firm, Marta gave me the confidence I needed to stand up for myself.
A few of my coworkers and I had been mistreated by a former employer. We were scared and uninformed of our rights and what steps to take. Marta's consultation was not only informative, she was exceptionally comforting and kind. Taking the next steps felt terrifying, but Marta made sure to make the process as smooth and comfortable for us as possible. We were VERY happy with the results. THANK YOU, MARTA!