Pius Joseph

Pius Joseph

4.2
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 38 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Criminal Defense ... +3 more

595 E Colorado Blvd #801, Pasadena, CA

About Pius

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

Serious and catastrophic Injury cases ranging from Automobile Accidents,Motor Cycle Accidents and Product Injuries.Tried Cases before Jury in Los Angeles,San Francisco,Fresno,San Diego,Hayward and all major California Cities resulting in favorable verdicts..

39 years | 10,000 cases

50%
Spinal Cord Injury 15%

Injuries to spinal cord,paralysis

39 years | 1,000 cases

15%
Brain Injury 10%

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury,Serious Traumatic Brain Injury

39 years | 200 cases

10%
Criminal Defense 10%

Felony Trials,Misdemeanor Trials. Handled,Burglary,Insurance Fraud,Theft ,Drug Possession and DUI Cases to a sucessful conclusion.

39 years | 500 cases

10%
Employment and Labor 10%

Wrongful Termination,Wage and Hour Cases

35 years | 100 cases

10%
Immigration 5%

Criminal immigration matters,Deportation Defense,Ninth Circuit Appeals handled to a successful conclusion.

39 years | 5,000 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-500 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 32 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1994

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Pius Joseph

595 E Colorado Blvd #801, Pasadena, CA, 91101

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Pius Joseph's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Criminal Defense advice session

I was pleased with the attorney that I spoke with and would like to follow up as there have been developments in my situation, but I don't know how to get in touch with him. Is this possible?

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Criminal Defense advice session

I wanted to be prepared for my very first court appearance. I had questions about preparation and Avvo Advisor had answers. Got call within 5 minutes after registration. So pleased with the service I got.

Posted by Cherokee | July 20, 2015 | Car Accidents

Cherokee Hill

I have used Mr. Pius for several of my automobile accidents, which I was rear-ended in all but one. Mr. Pius is very competent. I trust him with my life. He will also be my children's attorney if they ever need one. Mr. Pius is a very compassionate, considerate, empathetic, and humble attorney that w...ill fight for you not for the money but for the principle behind the matter. His staff is very polite and considerate as well. I highly recommend his services and I have referred him to my friends and family. Mr. Pius always kept me in the loop of what was going on with my case and he always returned my calls promptly.

Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2013 | Personal Injury

Superb Attorney

Mr. Joseph handled two automobile accidents for me, both of them involved rear-end collisions to my vehicle. For the 1st accident, I retained a very well known law firm that made many promises, but failed to keep. It was a complex legal matter in which five vehicles were involved. I was assigned a...ttorneys that had little experience, who lacked the experience to handle a complex case. These attorneys were difficult to get a hold of, rarely returned calls; I felt I as just like another client that would make them easy money. The case continued for nearly two years with no settlement in sight. In the meantime, I was sent to six physicians for my injuries on a lien basis, even though I had excellent medical insurance. After racking in ten of thousands of dollars in medical bills, this firm decides to drop me. No specific reason was given, but I suspect it was too difficult of a case, and time consuming. I picked up a box that contained thousands of medical and legal documents, and took it to Mr. Joseph (I found his name on the internet) on a Saturday, and I immediately knew he was like no other attorney I had met. He was cordial, compassionate, understanding, and took his time to understand my particular case. He comforted me during a very stressful time in my life. He took on a botched case and made the best of it. He even took the time to refer me to a well-known orthopedic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Hospital who performed my spine surgery. Mr. Joseph settled all my medical liens. I know that Mr. Joseph spent countless hours on my case, and the compensation he received was minimal. Mr. Joseph did not do it for the money, he did it because I was wronged! He is the type of lawyer that will fight for justice regardless of compensation. His staff is polite, and professional! Mr. Joseph always made time in his busy schedule to meet with me, even if it was on a weekend! His professionalism and humanity was beyond what I could ever had hoped for. From time to time he calls me to see how I am doing. He did an excellent job on my second accident! Without reservation, I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Pius Joseph; he is simply the best!

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2013 | Personal Injury

Great Attorney

Great attorney! So great, that he told me that I had nothing to worry about with my PI case. So great, that he didn't even have to meet with me when I showed up at his office. So great, that he gave his lawyer skills to much more important matters, since my case was too small for him. If you like bei...ng ignored, then he's the best!

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Pius Joseph's Lawyer Endorsements

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Derek Jacques

Brain injury lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Joseph is a very talented attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a client in need."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Deeba Anwari

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Other

"Great attorney focused on getting the best result for his clients. Highly recommend."

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Anthony Ferrante

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Other

"Pius exudes a confidence that will endear him to his clients while striking fear into his adversaries. He is knowledgeable and ready to go to battle. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Mark Clay

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Joseph. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help first."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Chen

Personal injury lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Pius Joseph is a very experienced and capable attorney who can handle the tough cases."

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Michael Carver

Litigation lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with him on cases. I find him to be very knowledgable, thorough, and hard working. He is very ethical and puts the needs of his clients first."

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Raquel Fernandez-Flaherty

Employment and labor lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent highly skilled attorney. Highly recommended!"

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Aryeh Leichter

Employment and labor lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Lacour

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Keen attention to detail with exceptional client service. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sarah Hennessy

Unknown lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pius is an experienced professional who focuses on many complex law practice areas. He has an impressive track record of success and is clearly committed to clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Aryan Aliakbarzadeh

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Very skilled and knowledgeable when it comes to the law."

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Tomas Ross

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Kuipers

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pius is a skilled attorney and I wholeheartedly recommend him."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Other

"Great attorney who works hard to get the best results for clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Bruce Dizengoff

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Pius Joseph is is an extremely knowledgeable attorney who provides zealous representation on behalf of his clients. He is well respected in the legal profession."

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Peter Marek

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"27 years of practicing law is extremely experienced. His knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in his pro bono contributions. Client reviews are stellar. READ THEM! Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation if you are in or near Pasadena."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Diana Adjadj

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Steven Harowitz

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Kyoko Kanai

Immigration lawyer

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Anthony Ferrante

Slip and fall accident lawyer

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Deeba Anwari

Immigration lawyer

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Mark Clay

Immigration lawyer

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Daniel Chen

Litigation lawyer

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Michael Carver

Employment and labor lawyer

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Raquel Fernandez-Flaherty

Class action lawyer

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Aryeh Leichter

Employment and labor lawyer

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Jonathan Lacour

Business lawyer

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Sarah Hennessy

Litigation lawyer

Judd S Nemiro headshot
Judd Nemiro

Family lawyer

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Aryan Aliakbarzadeh

Personal injury lawyer

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Tomas Ross

Insurance lawyer

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Benjamin Kuipers

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jill Rogers

Family lawyer

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Bruce Dizengoff

Immigration lawyer

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Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2015

TOP CONTRIBUTOR, AVVO

2015

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2014

TOP CONTRIBUTOR, AVVO

2013

CLIENT CHOICE AWARD, AVVO

2012

ADVOCATE MEMBER, American Association for Justice

Work Experience

1990 - 2012

PRESIDENT, PIUS JOSEPH A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION

Associations

2017 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2017 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

TOP 100

2015 - Present

National Crime Victim Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

BEVERLY HILLS BAR ASSOCIATION

Member

2013 - Present

UNITES STATES SUPREME COURT

BAR MEMBER

2000 - Present

American Association for Justice (FORMERLY TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA)

Advocate

2000 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

1990 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2015

American Association for Justice

LAW SCHOOLS COMMITTEE MEMBER

Sample of Legal Cases

GARCIA V.BARILLAS TRUCKING

$422,500.00

CAIN V.YANG

$2,000,000.00 Policy limits settlement

People V.Fisher., Los Angeles Superior Court

"NOT GULITY" VERDICT

Canilao V.The Monkey(San Francisco Superior Court)

Settled on the day of Trial for $235,000.00

Miller V.Peterson (Los Angeles Superior Court)

Settled for Defendant's policy limits of 250,000.00

T Vs.Leung (Los Angeles Superior Court)

Settled at mediation for $250,000.00

Estate of B. V.Manufacturer(confidential)(Los Angeles Superior Court)

Settled at mediation for $477,000.00

Jhaveri V.Teitelbaum

Jury Verdict $5,286,080.00 including $4,067,216.00 in punitive damages

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Education

1990

University of Southern California Law School

Advanced Professional Education in Law

1982

University of Bombay

LL.M - Master of Laws

1980

University of Bombay

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

Speaking Engagements

2012

MCLE PROGRAM BUSINESS CONTRACTS A-Z

1997

INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON IMMIGRATION

U.S IMMIGRATION

Languages

English

Spanish

Hindi

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