Pendergast Law
Personal Injury | Serving Seattle, WA
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Helping Injury Victims Recover For Nearly 30 Years
For nearly 30 years, attorney Joseph “J.P.” Pendergast, and the attorneys of Pendergast Law have protected the rights of injury victims and their loved ones throughout Seattle and across the state of Washington. We understand the overwhelming devastation that can follow a car accident, slip-and-fall or wrongful death. In a time when you need to focus on your healing, we support you by helping you recover the damages you need to move forward.
No matter how catastrophic your accident may have been, we prioritize providing you with the responsive, creative and skilled legal representation you deserve. We are committed to providing first-class legal service to our clients and their families.
Additionally, attorneys at our law firm have received high ratings* for legal ability and ethics from other attorneys and judges through Martindale-Hubbell, and the firm is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. J.P. Pendergast, a highly respected Seattle personal injury attorney, leads the firm as principal and managing attorney. Mr. Pendergast is a life member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has successfully handled thousands of personal injury cases, resulting in millions of dollars in compensation for his clients.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Auto Accident Causes
- Bike Accidents
- Burn Injury
- Bus Accidents
- Car Accidents
- Catastrophic Injury
- Dog Bites
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Personal Injury
- Product Liability
- Slip-And-Fall Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Van Accidents
- Wrongful Death
Call 888-539-9211 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Joseph “J.P.” Pendergast
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.
Bar Admissions:
- Washington, 1993
Education:
- University of Oregon School of Law, Eugene, Oregon
- J.D. - 1993
- University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
- B.A. - 1989
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Washington State Bar Association, Member
- Washington State Association for Justice, Member
- American Association for Justice, Member
- American Bar Association, 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, Member
Attorney Shane M. Moriarty
Shane M. Moriarty has focused his career on helping those in need of justice. Shane has a background in defending personal injury matters, and it was this experience that helped him understand why it is so important to be the advocate for those who need him most. It was also this experience that made him familiar with defense strategies involved in many types of litigation.
Since joining Pendergast Law, Shane has litigated hundreds of cases throughout Washington State including cases involving wrongful death, premises liability, motor vehicle collisions, semi-truck collisions, collisions involving pedestrians and bicyclists, dog bites, traumatic brain injuries, etc.
Shane graduated from State University of New York at Albany where he played on the top ranked NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse team and later earned his Juris Doctor from Spokane's Gonzaga University School of Law.
Mr. Moriarty joined Pendergast Law to follow his passion of defending the rights of, and pursuing justice for, the injured. Shane believes in building strong client relationships and strives to always provide the best representation for his clients.
Bar Admissions:
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
Education:
- Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, Washington
- Juris Doctor
- State University of New York, Albany, New York
- Honors: Top ranked NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse team
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Washington State Bar Association
- King County Bar Association
Attorney Richard S. Aguire
Richard Aguire represents real, every-day people who have suffered serious injury and loss. Richard focuses on litigating personal injury, serious automobile and truck accidents, dog bite injuries, product liability, and wrongful deaths. Richard speaks fluent Spanish, has litigated numerous cases and is personally familiar with the difficulty of navigating a painful injury case. Prior to moving to the Northwest Richard served his community as a sheriff's deputy with the Dane County Sheriff's Office in Wisconsin.
Bar Admissions:
- Washington
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
Education:
- Seattle University School of Law, Seattle, Washington
- J.D. - 2013
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
- B.A. - 2007
- Major: Political Science & Legal Studies
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- WSBA
- WSAJ
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Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Joseph Pendergast
This attorney practices in Washington and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
Practice Area | Year |
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Personal Injury | Since 2014 |