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Joann L. Pheasant
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Joann L. Pheasant

5.0
13 reviews

5960 S Land Park Dr # 1185, Sacramento, CA 95831

Personal Injury, AIDS Litigation, Accidents and 44 more

About Joann L. Pheasant

Successful trial attorney. Expertise in Federal and State Courts. Fourteen years of experience in public and private sector with a broad range of litigation experience in civil and criminal trials. Excellent trial, discovery and investigative skills. Principled and ethical attorney, with the ability to work well with opposing counsel, court personnel, clients, agencies, and office staff, without sacrificing results.

Recipient: Canadian National Masters Rowing Championship; Gold Medalist Single Sculls; Gold Medalist Women's Eight; US National Championships; Silver Medal Light Four; Bronze Medal, Light Eight. LEGAL EXPERIENCE: Law Offices of Joann L. Pheasant, 2004—; Trial Attorney Staff Counsel Office Traveler's Insurance, Law Offices of Kenneth M. Scearce, Seattle, Washington, 2000-2004; Associate Attorney, Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S., Seattle Washington , March 2000-November 2000; Assistant Attorney General, Department of Social and Health Services, Attorney General of Washington, Olympia, Washington, 1998-2000.

 

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Joann L. Pheasant got this award in 2021

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At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution
Posted by anonymous
June 28, 2018
Hired Attorney

Ms. Pheasant was an exceptional lawyer handling a deposition for me. Calm professional, organized and methodical.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 28, 2014
Hired Attorney

Joann helped us search for a family lawyer in New York during a difficult case when we discovered a motion had been filed against us. We live in Washington and didn't even know where to start. Joann was confident and reassuring and confirmed jurisdiction information while helping us find someone to defend us. She had a full case load at the time, and did this pro bono during her limited personal time. This was over 3 years ago and we're still grateful for the guidance and professional support

 
Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
November 07, 2011
Hired Attorney

Joann did a great job for me. I'm a Physician and she dealt with my issues professionally. Couldn't recommend her more highly.

Automobile Accidents
Posted by anonymous
June 27, 2018
Hired Attorney

Joann is an excellent attorney. She assisted me several years ago following an auto accident. I was injured and my car was totaled and Joann negotiated a fair settlement with the insurance company. She was knowledgeable and persistent and I was very pleased with her work on my behalf.

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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 7
    • Automobile Accidents
    • Boating Accidents
    • Dog Bites
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Sexual Abuse
    • Slip and Fall
    • Wrongful Death
  • Whiplash
  • Other 38
    • AIDS Litigation
    • Accidents
    • Aquatic Injuries
    • Animal Attacks
    • Automobile Negligence
    • Bicycle Accidents
    • Bodily Injury
    • Brain Injury
    • Bus Accidents
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Catastrophic Injury
    • Commercial Vehicle Liability
    • Cumulative Trauma
    • Electrical Injury
    • Electromagnetic Field Litigation
    • Head Injury
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
    • Pedestrian Injuries
    • Neurolaw
    • Personal Injury Appeals
    • Personal Injury Arbitration
    • Personal Injury Defense
    • Personal Injury Mediation
    • Plaintiffs Personal Injury
    • Power Line Contact Injury
    • Psychological Injury
    • Rental Vehicle Litigation
    • Repetitive Stress Injury
    • School Bus Accidents
    • Severe Burns
    • Spinal Injury
    • Subway Accidents
    • TMJ Dysfunction
    • Third Party Wrongful Death
    • Tourist Injuries
    • Transfusion Associated AIDS
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Unintended Acceleration

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates: $250 - $350/hr
    Contingency Fee: 33% - 40%
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    The Law Office of Joann L. Pheasant
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    In re: Rifino v. United States of America, 245 F.3d 1083 (2001). (Trial court attorney
    on briefs until 9th circuit ruling.)
    Bryant v. Craftsman S
    rini Boys, 105 Wash.App. 1003 2001 (Unpublished opinion). Oral argument
    Johnston v. Matson, BRB No. 00479 (Attorney on brief.)
    Seling V. Young (99-1185) 531 U.S. 250 (2001) 192 F.3d 870, reversed
    rem
    ed. (Attorney on injunction hearings.)
    Sharp v. Weston, et. al. 233 F.3d 1166 (9th Cir. 2000) (Second chair Attorney.)
    In re the Detention of L.W., 88 Wash.App. 1024 (2000). (unpublished opinion). Trial
    Appellate attorney. Case involved an excited utterance exception to the hearsay rule. Favorable ruling
    William Davenport, et. al. v. Mark Selig C-97-1166
    Donaghe et al. v. State of Washington, DSHS et.al. C-98-5351 RJB
    Laura Faye McCullum v. Mark Selig et. al., C-99-5024.
  • Additional Links
    http://www.pheasantlaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1997, Washington
    2007, California
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
    U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    Memberships
    Sacramento County, Los Angeles County, Washington State and American Bar Associations
    State Bar of California
    California Consumer Attorneys.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Washington School of Law
    Class of 1997
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Washington
    Class of 1979
    B.A.
    History

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Joann L. Pheasant was admitted in 1997 to the State of Washington.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Joann L. Pheasant is admitted to practice in California and Washington.
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    Joann L. Pheasant is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of California and United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
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