Chris Pence | Bainbridge Island Personal Injury Lawyer

Mr. Christopher Cyrus Pence

Mr. Christopher Cyrus Pence

Law Office of Christopher Pence PLLC

Accident & Injury, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Exclusively represent claimants & plaintiffs

Experience: 48 years
Language(s): English

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About Christopher

Chris Pence is privileged to represent individuals and families to recover just compensation for serious personal injuries, death and economic loss caused by negligence and misconduct.

Chris has handled a wide range of damage cases, including wrongful death and serious personal injuries from roadway collisions, construction site hazards, unsafe products and drugs, medical malpractice, food pathogens, government liability, and all manner of accidents caused by carelessness.  Chris seeks the maximum recovery consistent with his client’s wishes, whether by settlement or by trial.  His practice includes an emphasis on legal malpractice and medical negligence claims.

Chris began his career prosecuting attorney misconduct as bar counsel with the Washington State Bar Association.  He served as a member and as the chairperson of the WSBA Disciplinary Board, through which the Washington Supreme Court regulates and disciplines Washington attorneys.  He has been named by The Best Lawyers in America for more than 15 consecutive years as one of the nation’s best attorneys in the legal malpractice field.  He has been named as a Washington Super Lawyer for 12 years, and as one of the best 40 personal injury attorneys in Washington.

Chris is a graduate of Whitman College and Willamette University College of Law.  He also attended Howard University.

Consultations are always free. Call today to learn more about my fee structure.

Experience

Owner

Law Office of Christopher Pence PLLC

Present

Bainbridge Island, WA

Admission

Verified Washington

1977

Education

Whitman College

Bachelors

1972

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Washington State Association for Justice
  • American Association for Justice
  • American Bar Association
  • King County Bar Association
Honors / Awards
  • "AV" Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. AV means the attorney has attained the highest degree of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.
  • Washington "Super Lawyer" for 20 years. Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in a peer evaluation and independent research selection process. No more than 5 percent of Washington attorneys are selected.

Notable Work

Cases

Verdicts & Settlements

Hundreds of settlements, jury verdicts and arbitration awards on behalf of clients injured in automobile, bicycle and pedestrian accidents; workplace accidents; and slip-and-fall and other premises liability claims.

Publications

Washington Court of Appeals Mullen v. Physician Insurance Company

2005


Washington Court of Appeals Lesher v Murphy

2004


Washington Court of Appeals Herman v Estabrook

2003


Washington Supreme Court Kim v. Budget Rent-A-Car

2001


CLE course materials Legal Ethics and Liability Issues: Plaintiff's Perspectives

2001


Seattle Weekly Coin Toss: Seattle lawyers pay out $3 million to settle claims that they abetted a downtown pyramid scheme

2001