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Joseph Pendergast

Joseph Pendergast

Pendergast Law
  • Personal Injury, Products Liability
  • Washington
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Biography

Joseph "J.P." Pendergast, is the owner and managing attorney at the personal injury law firm of Pendergast Law in Washington state. As a former King County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, he saw first-hand how people's lives were changed as a result of an accident. He has twenty-five years of experience in personal injury law representing the rights and interests of injured people throughout the state of Washington.

With extensive trial experience and intimate familiarity with the law, Mr. Pendergast has successfully procured well over a hundred million dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. He has handled a variety of personal injury cases involving wrongful death, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, slip and falls, animal attacks and highway design.

Born and raised in Seattle, Mr. Pendergast completed his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington in 1989 followed by his Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1993. He was licensed to practice in Washington state the same year.

When not lawyering, Mr. Pendergast gives back to the legal community by maintaining active memberships in professional organizations such as the Washington State Bar Association, the Washington State Association for Justice, the American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association, the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, and the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation.

Education
University of Oregon School of Law
J.D. (1993) | Law
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University of Washington
B.A. (1989) | Political Science
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Professional Experience
Owner/Managing Attorney
Pendergast Law
- Current
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
King County Prosecuting Attorneys Office
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Publications
Articles & Publications
The biggest mistakes you can make to ruin your personal injury claim
Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S.
What should you do when you have a car accident?
Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S.
What you should know about wrongful death claims
Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S.
If I am involved in a car accident, do I need a personal injury attorney?
Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S
What you should know about whiplash injuries
Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S.
What you should know about working with your insurance company after a personal injury
Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S.
How To Effectively Prepare Your Client For Arbitration
Washington State Trial Lawyer's Association Legal Education
Awards
Best Law Firms
US News- Best Lawyers
Best Lawyer
Expertise
Best Law Firms
US News- Best Lawyers
Best Lawyer
Expertise
10 Best
American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
Top 100 Lawyers
American Society of Legal Advocates
Top 10 Attorney Award
National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
Top 10 Attorney Award
National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
Top 100 Lawyers
American Society of Legal Advocates
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
10 Best
American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
Top 10 Attorney Award
National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
Top 100 Lawyers
American Society of Legal Advocates
10 Best
American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
"10 Best" in Client Satisfaction
10.0 "Superb" Lawyer
Avvo
Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Member
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Member
Trial Masters
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers
American Society of Legal Advocates
10.0 "Superb" Lawyer
Avvo
Litigator Award
Trial Lawyers Board of Regents
Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers
American Society of Legal Advocates
"10 Best" in Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
Rated Attorney
Lead Counsel
Invited Member
Trial Masters
Member
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers
The American Society of Legal Advocates
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Member
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
BV-Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell
BV-Distinguished
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BV-Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell
Invited Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
BV-Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell
Invited Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
BV-Disitinguished
Martindale-Hubbell
BV-Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell
BV-Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell
BV-Distinguished
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BV-Distinguished
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BV-Distinguished
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Professional Associations
Washington State Chiropractic Association
Gold Corporate Member
- Current
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American Association for Justice
Member
- Current
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Washington State Association for Justice
Eagle Member
- Current
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Washington State Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Washington
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Websites & Blogs
Website
Pendergast Law - Car & Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death, Product Liability, Slip & Falls, Catastrophic Injuries
Website
Personal Injury - Motor Vehicle Accidents, Defective Products, Premises Liability, On-the-job Injuries, Dog Bites
Website
Car Accidents - Standing up to Insurance Companies - Medical Expenses, Lost Wages, Long Term Care, Emotional Distress
Website
Wrongful Death Cases - Car Accidents, Workplace Accidents, Acts of Violence, Slips & Falls
Website
Catastrophic Injuries Attorneys - Paralysis, Amputation, Brain Injuries, Spinal Cord Damage, Disfigurement
Contact & Map
Main Office
555 South Renton Village Place
Suite 640
Renton, WA 98057
Telephone: (425) 228-3860
Fax: (425) 226-4988