Tanya P. Tambling

Tanya Tambling is a Partner at Hunter Pyle Law.

Tanya was born on the East Coast to immigrant parents who came to this country after World War II.  She grew up speaking three languages, Russian, German, and English, and later picked up some Japanese and Portuguese after spending time in Japan and Brazil. 

Tanya was a single mom when she attended and put herself through UC Davis School of Law.  There, she gained invaluable practical experience working at the Immigration Clinic, competing on the Negotiations Team on a regional level, and externing at Solano County Superior Court.  She also received the King Hall Certificate in Public Service.   From 2016 to 2019, Tanya was recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, an award given to the top 2.5% of lawyers in California under the age of 40. Every year since 2020, she has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer,” which is only awarded to the top 5% of attorneys in California. 

Tanya joined the firm in 2012 and became a partner in 2019.  She has spent almost her entire career doggedly advocating for the rights of employees and victims of personal injuries.   With extensive experience litigating in both state and federal court, Tanya works closely with her clients through all phases of litigation.  She works tirelessly to hold employers accountable for violating the law . 

Tanya is also a zealous advocate of drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians who have been victims of an accident. She has helped her clients obtain significant awards even when they have been hit by uninsured or underinsured motorists.

Tanya is admitted to practice in California, and the Northern and Eastern District Courts of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal. She is also a member of the California Employment Lawyers Association, the Contra Costa County Association Labor/Employment Section, and the Alameda County Bar Association. She has served on the board of the Contra Costa County Bar Association.