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Atty. Tanya Starnes

Atty. Tanya Starnes

Tanya Starnes is a lawyer practicing legal malpractice, personal injury law, attorney fee disputes and 1 other area of law. Tanya received a B.A. degree from Lamar University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Berkeley Berkeley 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Tanya Starnes at a glance

Tanya Starnes is a personal injury, business, and litigation attorney based in Berkeley, California. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in California (Inactive) (1977). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1977) and Lamar University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Tanya Starnes is a lawyer practicing legal malpractice, personal injury law, attorney fee disputes and 1 other area of law
  • Tanya received a B.A. degree from Lamar University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Tanya practices in Berkeley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Tanya Starnes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tanya Starnes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Tanya Starnes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Tanya Starnes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Berkeley are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Tanya Starnes

Where is Tanya Starnes's law office located?
Tanya Starnes's law practice is located in Berkeley, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tanya Starnes handle?
Tanya Starnes focuses on personal injury, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Tanya Starnes practiced law?
Tanya Starnes has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Tanya Starnes go to law school?
Tanya Starnes earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Tanya Starnes for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Tanya Starnes received?
Tanya Starnes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1977
B.A.
Lamar University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California (Inactive)
Admitted: 1977

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