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Chance Joseph Pardon
also known as C.J. Pardon
About Chance
Biography
I am dedicated to helping injured plaintiffs and have made helping those in need a core part of me. I have taken dozens of cases to trial, obtaining over $19,000,000 in verdicts and tens of millions more in settlements.
I was a finalist for the prestigious 2020 Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles Rising Star award, have been selected as a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2020 to the Present, am a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, and a member of the Ball/Hunt/Schooley American Inn of Court in Long Beach, California.
I am also co-founder of Lifeguard Lawyers, which is my specialized aquatics practice. I have resolved cases involving drownings, electric shock, and other aquatics based injuries resulting in millions of dollars recovered. I have unique subject matter experience having served as an Ocean Lifeguard/Emergency Medical Technician for the Los Angeles County Fire Department for over ten years and have years of previous experience as a certified pool lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor. I was an NCAA Division I water polo player at the University of California, Irvine and continued to compete at the Master’s level. I have also coached swimming and water polo.
In law school, I was President of the UCI Law Trial Advocacy Club and a member of the Domestic Violence Clinic. In the Domestic Violence Clinic, I helped many victims of domestic violence get the protection they needed. I continue to represent domestic violence victims.
I am dedicated to preparing every case for trial and aiding those who need it most.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
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Licensed in California for 8 years
State: California
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Chance Pardon LLP
3020 Old Ranch Parkway, Suite 300, Seal Beach, CA, 90740
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Chance Joseph Pardon's Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Jana | November 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Personal Injury Lawyer
I would highly recommend Chance Pardon for any of your personal injury needs. He helped me and my mother navigate the process after my mother was injured in a car accident. Chance is on it, he guided us, coached us, followed thru and communicated well with us throughout the entire process. He is a...
Chance Pardon
Replied last December 13, 2021Thank you so much Jana. I'm so happy I was able to help you and your mom.
Posted by Ali & Giti | September 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very skilled personal injury attorney
Chance Pardon (CJ) was part of the legal team representing us in a personal injury lawsuit case. CJ is a bright attorney with impressive skills. he handled our case with so much passion and dedications. During our trial, he would stay up late every night to work on the presentations for the jury to ...
Chance Pardon
Replied last September 30, 2019Thank you Ali and Giti. It was truly a pleasure and a privilege to represent you, and more importantly, to come to know you.
Posted by Jason | May 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Talented, Skilled and Compassionate
My wife was injured in a car accident several years ago resulting in a long drawn out assault on our family’s character. During one of the most humiliating and difficult times in my family’s life CJ was there to offer his support and expertise and aide in rendering a judgement that remains to this da...
Chance Pardon
Replied last May 26, 2018Thank you Jason. It was such a privilege representing you and your family. I am so happy that we were able to help get you get the justice you deserved.
Chance Joseph Pardon's Lawyer Endorsements
"Chance Joseph, or CJ as we call him, is a trial attorney who has already won millions of dollars in verdicts for clients. Don't let his youthful look or easy going personality fool you. With his level of passion and commitment, he fights hard for his clients, which explains why he obtains the great results that he does."
"I wanted to take the time to endorse Chance Pardon after having seen him in action on a number of matters. There's no question in my mind that Chance is a highly skilled litigator. Frankly, there are a lot lawyers out there for people who need representation to choose from, many of whom are very fine at what they do. The reason Chance is getting my endorsement is because he's more than just an excellent attorney, he's also a great guy!"
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent trial lawyer and a walking encyclopedia of the law."
"Mr. Pardon is a highly skilled attorney with a wealth of legal knowledge. He provides his clients with unparalleled representation, backed by personal service and great results."
"I endorse Joseph wholeheartedly. I have worked with his firm for decades and he has always maintained an excellent professional reputation. He works hard for his clients and is a great litigator. Unlike many lawyers, he will try cases."
"Chance Pardon is destined to be one of the great trial attorneys of his time. And his first year as an associate at our office he has tried numerous cases, including one for over $1 million. Chance is incredibly smart and tenacious. I cannot wait to see what he will do for the community during his career."
"C.J. is a tough young lawyer with a bright future ahead of him. He fights hard for his clients and gets results."
"Chance is a whip-smart litigator both at trial and in law and motion work. He achieves stellar results for his clients by way of his strategic and creative approach to cases."
"In his first year, Chance Pardon is already a force to be reckoned with. We have tried six cases together, and have obtained a verdict over $1 million due to his hard work and preparation. Chance is a rockstar lawyer, who is caring and compassionate. He has a brilliant mind for legal issues, and a competitiveness that is unmatched. He is a worthy opponent that should not be underestimated. I look forward to trying many more cases with Mr. Pardon."
"Chance is a passionate advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2024
Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2023
Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2022
Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2021
Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star Finalist (Top 5), Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
2020
Top 40 Under 40 California, The National Trial Lawyers
2020
Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2018
Jack Daniels Trial School, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
2017
Pro Bono Honors, University of California, Irvine School of Law
2017
UC Irvine Law Review: Notes Editor, University of California, Irvine School of Law
2016
UC Irvine Law Review: Staff Editor, University of California, Irvine School of Law
2015
Pro Bono 50 Hour Club, University of California, Irvine School of Law
2014
Dean's Award: Torts (second highest grade in class), University of California, Irvine School of Law
2014
Faculty Award: Legal Profession (highest grade in class), University of California, Irvine School of Law
2010
Big West Scholar Athlete, Big West Conference
N/A
Dean's Award: Advanced Domestic Violence Clinic, University of California, Irvine School of Law
N/A
Dean's Award: Art of Depositions (second highest grade in class), University of California, Irvine School of Law
N/A
Faculty Award: Domestic Violence Clinic (highest grade in class), University of California, Irvine School of Law
N/A
Faculty Award: Products Liability (highest grade in class), University of California, Irvine School of Law
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Partner, Law Offices of Chance Pardon LLP
2014 - Present
Of Counsel, Law Offices Of Brian Breiter
Associations
2024 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
2019 - Present
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates ForumLife Member
2019 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumLife Member
2019 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
2017 - Present
Joseph A. Ball/Clarence S. Hunt Inn of CourtBarrister
2014 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
2014 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Robert Carmack v. American Multi-Cinema, Inc. ("AMC")
$1,810,000 jury verdict (net $1,357,000 due to comparative fault)
A.S. v. Financial Indemnity Company (Kemper)
$90,000 recovered including an arbitration award 3x the last offer
A.F. v. Terminix
$8,000,000 jury verdict
A.K. v. V.Z. and New Century Medical Transportation, Inc.
$1,200,000 jury verdict
A.B. v. Mazda Motor of America, Inc.
$2,082,500 jury verdict
A.M. and G.M. v. N.G.
$885,772.17 jury verdict
Barragan v. City of South Gate
$2,567,000 jury verdict
Boggs v. Friar Tux Shop, Inc.
$1,085,000 jury verdict
Kazaryan v. Gallegos
Policy Limits
Sales v. Aram
$100,000 (Policy Limit)
Education
2017
Univ of California, Irvine SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
Univ of California Irvine
BS - Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Speaking Engagements
2022
TLU Live
Improv for Trial
2022
PSBR Trial College
Learn How to Connect Using Improvisation For Trial
2022
Courtroom Improvisation
Client Advocacy/Communicating
2021
TLU Live Preview
Case Background: Ferrera v. Terminix
2021
TLU Live
Opening/Closing Statements
2020
Spine School
Turning a $50,000 offer into $1,200,000 soft-tissue verdict
2020
Great Trials Podcast
$8 million dollar verdict against Terminix
2020
Can You Keep a Secret? Confidentiality in Person and Virtually?
Remote Depositions/Lawyer's Duty of Competence with Technology
2019
“NEW ETHICS RULE – STAY OUT OF TROUBLE”
Legal Profession/Legal Ethics
Languages
English