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Joseph S Chun
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Biography
Joseph Chun is a personal injury attorney admitted to the State Bar of California, and the Northern, Eastern, Central, and Southern Districts of California. Joseph is a dedicated lawyer who fights vigorously for his clients while also having the emotional intelligence to listen mindfully about the "human factors" of every case.
He has been recognized for his outstanding credentials and qualifications, including awards from SuperLawyers, Avvo's Client's Choice Award, America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, and Best Attorneys of America. Joseph attended UC Davis School of Law, where he served as Law Review Editor and earned various academic distinctions, including the Top Oral Advocate Award and a Witkin Award for academic excellence. Joseph gained his first trial experience in federal court while still in law school as a member of the Civil Rights Clinic.
Upon passing the California Bar Exam, Joseph worked in San Francisco at a large national firm, previously recognized as one of the 40 largest firms in the United States. While he honed his litigation skills representing Fortune 500 Companies, he realized his calling was to represent individuals and eventually started his own practice. Joseph has appeared before federal and state court judges throughout California. In addition to practicing law, he served on the faculty at the California School of Law, where he taught courses in evidence and civil procedure. He also served as President (Davis Chapter) of Phi Delta Phi, the International Legal Honor Society, and has Lifetime Membership status with MENSA, which requires a score at or above the 98th percentile on IQ/intelligence tests.
When not practicing law, Joseph enjoys meditation, martial arts, playing blues harmonica & ukulele, and spending time with his family and dog.
* Joseph accepts cases throughout California.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Personal Injury
100%
20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
29%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Joseph Chun
428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA, 95814
Law Offices of Joseph Chun
1300 Clay St #600, Oakland, CA, 94612
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (58)
Personal Injury (41)
Car Accidents (38)
Insurance (22)
Workers Compensation (8)
Litigation (5)
Animal & Dog Bites (4)
Contracts & Agreements (2)
Criminal Defense (2)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (2)
Appeals (1)
Arbitration (1)
Business (1)
Consumer Protection (1)
Debt Settlement (1)
Elder Law (1)
Employment & Labor (1)
Real Estate (1)
What Clients Mention
Showing 11 - 15 of 25 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Steven | August 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Highly recommended for personal injury
My wife and I were involved in a car accident over a year ago, which we were not at fault for. I didn't have the time or energy to go back and forth with the insurance company, so I decided to hire a lawyer to assist us with settlement. After meeting with several lawyers we decided to go with Joseph ...
Posted by Carmen | August 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Animal & Dog Bites
Exceptional, experienced and personable attorney
Joseph was one of the 5 attorneys my employer's legal plan gave me when we wanted to consult an attorney after a dog bite incident that involved our child. I had contacted and interviewed 3 of the 5 attorneys on the list, and after talking to Joseph, I knew that we would be in good hands with him. ...
Posted by SC | August 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Extremely Smart Negotiator and Litigator
I am an investment banker and I handle high value/high stakes transactions with difficult personalities regularly. So when my family and I suffered injuries in an accident, I figured I could handle dealing with the insurance company on my own. I was wrong. After months of getting nowhere, I hired Jos...
Posted by Cheng | July 18, 2019 | Personal Injury
My Go To Personal Injury Lawyer If Ever Needed
Although I did not retain Joseph Chun, I definitely would in a heartbeat if we were to ever require his services. My husband and I got into a minor fender bender in which the other party was at fault. Really, we just wanted to have the bumper fixed and to get treated for our bodily aches and pain. ...
Posted by Bruce | November 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
No Stones Unturned
I create contracts for personal services used by State and Local Government Agencies for a living and needed to find an experienced personal injury attorney for my sons. I found Joseph on AVVO and got an attorney who exceeded my expectations. Joseph is well organized and provided valuable insight ...
Joseph S Chun's Lawyer Endorsements
"Joseph Chun is personable, accessible and knowledgeable. However, make no mistake, he will absolutely do everything in his power to help his clients. I wholeheartedly recommend him."
"Joe and I were opposing counsel many years ago. I found Joe to be highly intelligent and a great advocate for his clients. I recommend him wholeheartedly."
"I strongly endorse Joseph Chun. Joe and I went to law school together. I contacted him when I was taking on some personal injury work for the first time and Joe was incredibly helpful and generous - with his time and detailed guidance and even with referrals of possible clients. I am deeply grateful to Joe for his mentoring and support - and also for his friendship."
"Professional and personable. I endorse Joseph because I can count on his comprehensive legal expertise and rely on his ethic of care and high integrity with every personal injury client and case we confer and work on. He is the only Sacramento Personal Injury lawyer that I refer to my own family and friends."
"Joe and I often appeared on opposite sides of cases when he was still based in the Bay Area. I found him to be a good advocate for his clients and willing to work toward a fast resolution of our cases. When I need to refer out a case in the Davis or Sacramento area, he is the first person I contact."
"I've had a chance to work with Joseph on a number of different matters in a few different areas of law. Joseph is enthusiastic, hard-working, knowledgeable and attentive. I've recommended clients to him in the past with nothing but good results."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Chun is an excellent attorney that gets the job done. While I was working for a previous employer, Mr. Chun was contracted to work on one of our Personal Injury cases. He produced results far beyond anyone's expectations!"
"I wholeheartedly endorse Joe Chun. I have worked and collaborated on several matters with Mr. Chun, all with good outcomes for the clients who left happy. Joe is a genius with procedure and a tenacious advocate when negotiating with counsel, or when arguing in court. The added benefit is that Joe is a human being who will communicate with his clients rather than make them feel like he fell off the face of the Earth until they see him in court."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Joseph, a Witkin award winner in Contracts law, since law school. He has proven himself to be a bright, astute and knowledgeable attorney who has no trouble providing sage advice to his students and clients. I have received advice from Joseph in the past and would certainly seek his services in the future."
"My experience of working with Joseph has been outstanding. Joseph's is widely knowledgeable about the law. More than that, he has exceptional legal and practical judgment. Joseph is trustworthy, diligent and compassionate toward his clients and others. I strongly recommend Joseph for any business or other litigation matter."
"Mr. Chun is as intelligent as they come and he is committed to getting the best outcome possible for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an effective attorney who knows his subject matter very well."
"Joseph is a highly competent attorney, who demonstrates the highest degree of professionalism and ethics in all that he does. I strongly recommending him as your attorney in the Bay Area."
"I endorse Joseph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I respect and endorse Mr. Chun. We work together on several personal injury matters and I find him to be extremely dedicated, knowledgeable and zealous in his advocacy. These attributes have been helpful in pushing cases towards favorable resolutions."
"Joe is a lawyer who really cares about his clients and doesn't cut any corners. He's an inventive thinker and a great communicator. I'd recommend Joe without hesitation!"
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I have worked with Joe and he does good work."
"Joseph S Chun is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."
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Experience
Honors
2020
America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
N/A
Best Attorneys of America, Rue Ratings
N/A
Distinguished Lawyer Designation, The Expert Network
N/A
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
N/A
Top Oral Advocate - First Place Moot Court Competition, UC Davis Law School - Moot Court Board
N/A
UC Davis School of Law, Witkin Award for Academic Excellence
N/A
MENSA - Lifetime Member Status, MENSA
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Joseph Chun
2010 - 2012
Associate Attorney, McCarthy & Holthus, LLP
2008 - 2012
Law Professor, California School Of Law
2005 - 2007
Associate Attorney, Gordon & Rees, LLP
2004 - 2005
Judicial Process Teaching Assistant, UC Davis
2004 - 2004
Summer Associate, Gordon & Rees, LLP
2004 - 2004
Legal Writing Teaching Assistant, UC Davis Law School
2003 - 2003
Legal Research Teaching Assistant, UC Davis Law School
2000 - 2000
Grants and Contracts Coordinator, Bay Area Legal Aid
1999 - 2000
Legal Assistant, Fragomen, Del Rey & Bernsen, PC
Associations
2015 - Present
MENSAMember
2014 - Present
Capital City Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Sacramento County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2005
Phi Delta Phi (International Legal Honor Society)President (Davis Chapter)
Education
2005
University of California at Davis, School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
University of California, San Diego
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
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