Vanessa Dawn Pena

Vanessa Dawn Pena

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 12 years

Personal injury Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents

925 B Street, Suite 102, San Diego, CA

About Vanessa

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 70%

Pena Law has zealously represented many clients against large insurance companies and defense firms across the United States

70%
Estate Planning 10%

Vanessa Pena offers multiple Estate Planning tools which assists her clients in avoiding Probate upon death. Services include: Living Trust, Wills, Power of Attorney, Special Needs Trusts, and Life Insurance Trusts.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-350 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

PENA LAW

925 B Street, Suite 102, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Vanessa Dawn Pena's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Katie | October 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great attorney

I am a client of Vanessa Pena. I was extremely pleased with her and how she handled a difficult situation. She is a dedicated and passionate attorney. I always felt she had my best interest. Vanessa is also is also a very honest person and communicated very well with me during our time together. I g...ive her the highest recommendations!

Posted by Amber | October 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Recommendation

Vanessa assisted me in my personal injury case. She was recommended to me by a friend. Vanessa lived up to her reputation of being an experienced lawyer by the way she dealt with the other lawyers and insurance adjusters. She communicated well, showed respect & understanding while representing me ...& my case. I highly recommend Pena Law.

Posted by Sara | October 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, Thorough and Explanatory

Attorney Pena was extremely professional and thorough. She took the time to explain the process and each step that followed. She handled my personal injury case with integrity and professionalism, while making sure my needs were met. I would highly recommend Attorney Pena.

Posted by Liz | October 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best of the best

Vanessa helped me with a car accident case, i was able to get all the therapy i needed and compensation for the damages caused. She was extremely helpful throughout the process and very communicative. I felt very comfortable and well informed through the process. I would absolutely recommend her!

Posted by Kimberly | May 28, 2015

Pena Law

Vanessa is a very knowledgeable and trustworthy attorney. She made my husband and I feel very comfortable by explaining each step of our lawsuit. We asked her tons of questions and she was patient and explained very thoroughly. She communicated quickly and very professionally. We can not recommend he...r highly enough.

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Vanessa Dawn Pena's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jessica Walker

Estate planning lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Pena is dedicated to protecting her clients and their assets to ensure family legacies are passed down. She is personable, a good listener, and is always thinking outside the box. Attorney Pena is passionate about her craft and her clients."

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Douglas Borthwick

Litigation lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Omid Rejali

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Ms. Pina for the past 5 years. Her Passion, Dedication and Work Ethic is by far one of the best in the community. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer for any legal matter."

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Nan Gelardo

Litigation lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and worked with Vanessa for many years and find her to be extremely diligent and professional. I endorse Vanessa and would recommend her for matters involving litigation and estate planning."

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Daniel Klett

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vanessa is both very friendly and diligent. I've know Vanessa for 4 years and I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Arcamone

Litigation lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Vanessa Pena. Vanessa had TWO (2) kids during law school, and still finished near the top of her class. 'Nuff said."

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Randy Wagner

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Vanessa is an exceptional Attorney. Her attention to detail sets her apart from other Attorneys. When a client retains Vanessa, they are hiring someone who will work incredibly hard for them. I highly recommend Vanessa."

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Carinne Weaver

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Vanessa's enthusiasm and dedication to her clients is second to none. She is resourceful, skilled at negotiation and solid in her work ethic. You will not be disappointed."

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Alex Ozols

Unknown lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vanessa is a great lawyer who is very friendly and can easily get the job done! I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremy Evans

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Randy Wagner

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2016

Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal

2012

Jefferson Scholar, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2011

Witkin Award of Excellence, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Work Experience

2013 - 2013

Attorney, Winet Patrick Gayer Creighton and Hanes

2012 - 2013

Law Clerk, San Diego County Office Of The Public Defender

2004 - 2009

Clerk, Day and Associates, Inc.

Sample of Legal Cases

Personal Injury- Car Accident

Settled

Living trust

Completed

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Education

2012

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

California State University, San Marcos

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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