Biography

Vanessa Vinje is a Senior Counsel with Everett Dorey where she specializes in  complex civil litigation with an emphasis in habitability, mold, asbestos litigation, environmental toxic tort, and personal injury cases. Vanessa is a seasoned litigator in complex and challenging cases and has obtained favorable verdicts, including defense verdicts.  

Vanessa began her legal career as a secretary, quickly transitioning to paralegal, and graduated cum laude from Western State College of Law. During law school, she participated in Western State's mock trial competition team where she gained valuable trial skills through mentorship of practicing lawyers. Vanessa also clerked with the Orange County Public Defender's Office where she participated in arraignments and motion practice. Due to her work with the OCPD's office, Vanessa earned recognition at graduation for exemplary public service. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Fresno Pacific University with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science.  

Out of the office, Vanessa enjoys spending her spare time with her family exploring their local surroundings and watching documentaries. She has also been an active volunteer with the Girl Scouts of California Central Coast since 2018.

Admissions

California State Courts

Washington State Courts

U.S. District Court - Central District of CA

U.S. District Court – Northern District of CA

Associations

Orange County Bar Association

Education

Western State University College of Law 

Juris Doctor, cum laude

Fresno Pacific University

Bachelor of Arts