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Joseph John Appel

Joseph John Appel

  • Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Products Liability
  • California
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Biography

Joe Appel has specialized in personal injury cases for more than 30 years. He’s seen it, tried it, and won it, both in state and federal courts.

Joe graduated from St. Mary’s College of California, Moraga, California in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He also played basketball for the Galloping Gaels for four years. At graduation Joe received the Scholar Athlete of the Year Award. He then attended and graduated from University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1979. Joe was admitted to the California and Federal Courts in the same year. He has been a member of the Contra Costa and Alameda County Bar Associations and the Consumer Attorneys of California organization.

Joe lives in Contra Costa County with his wife and 4 children. Passionate about after school sports, Joe has coached elementary and high school basketball for 18 years. His community-based service work is devoted to Christ the King Catholic Church, with a special emphasis on advocacy for the mentally ill. Joe is one of the founders of the Christ the King family support group, known as H.E.L.P (Hope, Encouragement, Love, and Prayer) for families afflicted with severe mental health issues.

Practice Areas
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Workers' Compensation
    Products Liability
    Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Additional Practice Area
  • Car Accidents
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Education
St Mary's Coll
Undergraduate Degree
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UC Hastings COL
Law Degree
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Professional Associations
California State Bar  # 87778
Member
- Current
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Website
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Contact & Map
100 Pringle Ave
Ste. 730
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Telephone: (925) 938-2000
Fax: (925) 938-2728