Joseph "JP" Pendergast
Personal Injury Attorney | Serving Seattle, WA
33 years of
experience
- Personal Injury
- Defective and Dangerous Products
Washington
Joseph "JP" Pendergast
Personal Injury Attorney | Serving Seattle, WA
33 years of experience
Personal Injury & Defective and Dangerous Products
Washington
Biography
Joseph "J.P." Pendergast is the owner and managing attorney of Pendergast Law, a trusted personal injury firm deeply rooted here in Washington State with three locations: Seattle, Renton, and Tacoma. With more than 30 years dedicated exclusively to personal injury law, J.P. leverages his background as a former King County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to prepare for all angles the insurance company might take to deliver compassionate, client-focused representation to injury victims statewide. He has been selected to the Super Lawyers List every year since 2022, recognizing his continued excellence in personal injury law.
J.P.'s extensive courtroom experience and comprehensive knowledge of Washington law have led to outstanding results, securing more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements for his clients. He has successfully handled a wide range of cases, including car and motorcycle accidents, pedestrian and bicycle injuries, slip and falls, animal attacks, wrongful death, and highway design negligence.
A Seattle native, J.P. earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington in 1989 and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1993.
Pendergast Law is known for its compassionate, client-centered approach, balancing genuine empathy with proven results. Their motto, "Helping You Heal While We Recover," underscores the firm's dedication to supporting clients through every stage of recovery and legal pursuit.
At Pendergast Law, ethical representation, clear communication, and genuine compassion are not just ideals—they’re the foundations of every case we handle. Discover how our commitment to your recovery can make all the difference. Contact us 24/7 and take your first step toward justice and peace of mind.
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Education
- University of Oregon School of Law
- Law J.D.
- University of Washington
- Political Science B.A.
License
33 years since Joseph "JP" Pendergast was first licensed to practice law
- 1993
- active
- Washington
Work Experience
1998
Pendergast Law, Owner/Managing Attorney
1993 - 1998
King County Prosecuting Attorneys Office, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Professional Associations
2004
Washington State Chiropractic Association
Gold Corporate Member
1998
American Association for Justice
Member
1998
Washington State Association for Justice
Eagle Member
1993
Washington State Bar Association
Member
Publications
2009
The biggest mistakes you can make to ruin your personal injury claim, Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S.
2009
What should you do when you have a car accident?, Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S.
2009
What you should know about wrongful death claims, Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S.
2008
If I am involved in a car accident, do I need a personal injury attorney?, Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S
2008
What you should know about whiplash injuries, Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S.
2008
What you should know about working with your insurance company after a personal injury, Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S.
2002
How To Effectively Prepare Your Client For Arbitration, Washington State Trial Lawyer's Association Legal Education
Speaking Engagements
2002
Arbitration: Winning with the New Law
Effectively Preparing Your Client For Arbitration
Languages
- English
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Joseph "JP" Pendergast
Personal Injury & Defective and Dangerous Products