Overall Rating
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5.0 /5.0
13 Client Reviews
$ 250-350 per hour
About Joann
Biography
I am licensed in both California and Washington States. I have been fortunate to have litigated a wide variety of cases including Employment law, personal injury, Civil Rights, mental health, bankruptcy. I have practiced for the Government, in private practice, and as a staff trial attorney. I have experience for both plaintiff and defense sides which brings a balanced approach to my practice. I have practiced in Superior Courts, Appellate Courts and Federal Courts.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
60%
29 years | 400 cases
Car Accident
20%
11 years
Employment and Labor
20%
29 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2012
Licenses
Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015
Licensed in Washington for 28 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1997
Location
Law Offices of Joann Leigh Pheasant
372 Florin Rd Ste 179, Sacramento, CA, 95831-1407
pheasantlaw.comLaw Office Of Joann L. Pheasant
(888) 811-8814
Fax
372 Florin Road Suite 179, Sacramento/CA 95831 - all mail to CA office, Seattle, WA, 98107
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Posted by Monica | July 23, 2015 | Landlord & Tenant
Negotiation to severe relationship with landlord for our small business.
Our artist's cooperative was having difficulty working with our landlord. The landlord wouldn't work with us to improve several safety issues associated with the retail site. We hired Ms. Pheasant to give us legal advice on how we might proceed with severing our ties with the landlord. Her legal advi...
Posted by Caroline | December 29, 2014 | Family
Help when we needed it
Joann helped us find a family lawyer in New York - we live in Washington - during a messy family law case. She not only put out a call to all her peers, but she looked up precedent info and reassured us about jurisdiction rules. Despite a full case load of paying clients, Joann was very responsive ...
Posted by Donna R. | April 12, 2012 | Foreclosure
Joann helped us make the best decisions during a difficult time
We retained Joann to assist us with a messy Foreclosure with a non-responsive bank. She reviewed all of the court documents, and noted several inconsistencies that ended up buying us more time. Her experience, and compassion make her an excellent choice for anyone seeking help.
Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2008 | Sex Crime
Current Client of Joann Pheasant
I am currently working with Ms. Pheasant in a sex crimes case where I was a victim. I could not be more delighted in having selected Joann Pheasant to represent me. Initially, I was struck by how thoroughly she evaluated existing evidence in my case. She also took the time to size up her competiti...
Joann Leigh Pheasant's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Joann. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Joann Pheasant cares about her clients and the integrity of the legal system. I have known Joann since we attended law school together. She is very bright, like most attorneys, but her intelligence is also both moral and practical. Joann knows how to dig her fingernails into a case, but she does so without rancor or bitterness. And Joann takes cases of legal substance. She cares when a circumstance is wrong. She does something about it. Such lawyers are gems, and Joann Pheasant is priceless. Oh, yes, she will make you laugh too."
"Joann is a committed and passionate advocate for her clients. She is principled and injustice just makes her fight harder. Joann is an incredibly intelligent person, having passed multiple bar exams. With Joann, clients are well taken care of. Finally, with colleagues, she is generous in sharing her time and her knowledge."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.
Private reproval, public disclosure issued in CA, 2015
updated on 06/18/2015Private reproval, public disclosure means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Joann’s comment:
“I have practiced since 1997 without any problems. I was disciplined in my representation of a man who had filed a wrongful termination lawsuit. His previous attorney had fired him because he was a liar and had unreasonable expectations. He was never an employee of the company he was suing. He turned down a $20,000 offer for the 45 hours of training.”
Honors
1988
Canadian Master's Rowing Gold Medal Women's 8, Canadian Master's Rowing Association
1988
Canadian Master's Rowing Gold Medal Women's Single, Canadian Master's Rowing Association
1975
United States Bronze Medal Rowing Women's Lt 8, US Rowing (predecessor association)
1975
United States Silver Medal Rowing Women's Lt 4, US Rowing (predecessor association)
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Principal, Law Office of Joann L. Pheasant
2005 - Present
Contract Attorney, Law Office of Amy Hansen
2000 - 2002
Staff Counsel, Law Office of Kenneth R. Scearce, Traveler's Insurance Counsel
2000 - 2000
Associate, Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.
1998 - 2000
Assistant Attorney General, Washington State Office of the Attorney General
Associations
2015 - Present
Sacramento County Bar Association
2011 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2008 - Present
Sacramento County Bar Associationmember
2008 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
University of Washington Big W AssociationLifetime Member
2002 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
Member
American Bar Association, Litigation Section
Member
University of Washington Alumni Association
Lifetime Member
Federal Bar Association
2007 - 2007
California State Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm SectionMember
2007 - 2007
California State Bar Association groupMember
1997 - 2007
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Sharp v. Weston, et. al. 233 F.3d 1166 (9th Cir. 2000) (Second chair Attorney.)
Defense Prevailed. Injunction dissolved.
In re Detention of L.W. 88 Wash. App. 1024 (2000), unpublished opinion
Prevailed
Bryant v. Craftsman Sandrini Boys., 105 Wash.App. 11003 (2001)
Remand for trial and settlement
Rifino v. United States, 245 F. 3d 1083 (2001)
Debtor had to repay student loans
Education
1997
University of Washington School of Law
Juris Doctor
1979
University of Washington -Seattle
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2006
University of California Davis
End of Life Legal Issues and Ethics - Seminar for Undergraduate Students
Activity
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03 Apr 2015
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30 Mar 2015
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02 Apr 2015