J.P. Edward Pendergast III

Joseph “J.P.” Pendergast is the managing attorney of Pendergast Law, a Washington-based personal injury firm focused on helping injured people recover physically, emotionally, and financially after serious accidents. For more than 30 years, J.P. has represented individuals and families across Western Washington who were harmed due to the negligence of others, with a practice centered on car accidents, catastrophic injuries, premises liability, and wrongful death cases.

A lifelong Washington resident, J.P. earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington before completing law school and beginning his legal career as a King County Deputy Prosecutor. That early experience in the courtroom shaped his approach to advocacy, accountability, and preparation. Today, it informs how Pendergast Law handles injury cases from the outset, always with an eye toward building strong, trial-ready claims while still pursuing fair resolutions whenever possible.

At Pendergast Law, J.P. remains deeply involved in every case. Clients do not feel passed off or left in the dark. Clear communication, responsiveness, and compassion are core values of the firm, and J.P. takes pride in making sure clients understand their options and feel supported throughout the legal process. Many people come to Pendergast Law during one of the most stressful periods of their lives, and the firm’s goal is to remove as much uncertainty and worry as possible so clients can focus on healing.

The firm is well known throughout Washington for its results and its reputation within the legal community. All attorneys at Pendergast Law have been selected to the Super Lawyers list, an honor reserved for a small percentage of attorneys based on peer recognition and professional achievement. J.P. has also resolved thousands of injury claims over the course of his career, recovering millions of dollars for clients and their families.

Pendergast Law serves clients from offices in Seattle, Renton, and Tacoma, with a strong focus on Western Washington while handling appropriate cases statewide. The firm’s approach blends legal experience with local knowledge, including familiarity with Washington roadways, insurance practices, and regional accident trends. Educational marketing and data-driven insights, such as references to Washington State Department of Transportation crash data, are often used to help clients better understand risk, liability, and next steps.

J.P. is guided by a simple philosophy that reflects the firm’s long-standing message: Helping you heal while we recover. The work is not about aggressive posturing or overpromising. It is about ethical representation, honest guidance, and achieving outcomes that allow clients to move forward with confidence. When people choose Pendergast Law, they are choosing a team that values results, communication, and genuine care in equal measure.