Renton, Washington Personal Injury Lawyer

Joseph Pendergast is a highly regarded and well-experienced personal injury attorney located in Renton, Washington. With a background of working in a prosecuting attorney's office, Mr. Pendergast has personal knowledge of how devastating an accident can be to the victims' lives. Pendergast Law, the legal practice Attorney Pendergast started in 1998, is passionate about helping others and continuously extends a helping hand to those in need with their superior legal services. Pendergast Law handles a wide range of personal injury cases including motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries, and premises liability accidents. He is heavily involved in the legal community, holding professional memberships in numerous associations including the Washington State Association for Justice, the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, among many others. Elite Lawyer is not the first time Mr. Pendergast has been recognized for his outstanding client services and performance in the courtroom. He has received a multitude of accolades throughout his career. He has previously been named a Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney, America's Most Honored Lawyers, Top 100 Litigation Lawyers, and his firm has been named Best Law Firm by U.S. News.

Education

• University of Oregon, J.D., 1993
• University of Washington, B.A., 1989

Bars

• Washington State Bar Association

Associations

• Washington State Association for Justice, Member
• American Association for Justice, Member
• Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member
• National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Member
• Rue Ratings Best Attorneys of America, Member
• Fellows of the American Bar Foundation

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Practice Areas

• Personal Injury
• Dog Bites
• Brain Injury
• Car Accidents
• Truck Accidents

HONORS & AWARDS

• Avvo Top Rated Lawyer 10.0, 2014, 2022
• Super Lawyer, 2022
• Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine, 2019, 2022
• Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2013, 2022
• Top 100 Litigation Lawyers, The American Society of Legal Advocates, 2014, 2019
• National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2013, 2022
• Client Choice Award for Personal Injury, Avvo, 2012, 2021
• 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2014, 2022
• Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Washington, Best Attorneys Online, 2014, 2022
• Best Law Firms, by U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 2018, 2021

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