How Your Attorney Does Business Matters
Not all law firms are built the same. SGB isn’t owned by private equity. We’re not an out-of-state firm hiding behind a local mailing address. And we don't nickel-and-dime our clients with unexpected fees.
Schroeter Goldmark & Bender is owned by SGB’s own attorneys. We live, work, and win in Washington State, so we know Washington law and Washington courts. And we prefer to work on what lawyers call “a contingent fee basis” — meaning you don’t pay at all until we win.
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Built to Win the Toughest Cases
When an injury changes everything. When a family loses someone they can't replace. When a life is turned upside down by abuse or assault. When dangerous products, careless professionals, or toxic workplaces betray the trust we put in them.
Not every case needs SGB. The most complicated ones do.
Trial Attorneys Who Know How to Win
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$21 Million jury verdict for a former Seattle Children's Hospital medical director in a race discrimination lawsuit against the hospital for its failure to address acts of racism within the institution.
Record-setting Results You Can Trust
We believe trust begins with honesty. That's why we'll never promise a payout or guarantee an outcome. What we can show you is our track record, which is second to none. When we win for our clients, we often win big — including some of the largest verdicts in Washington State history.
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A Culture of Collaboration & Inclusion
SGB was founded on one principle: ordinary people deserve first-rate lawyers when fighting against powerful interests. We’re what attorneys call “Plaintiff Trial Lawyers,” which means we represent people and families, not corporations or insurance companies. When the odds seem stacked against you, we’re on your side — with the experience, resources, and determination to help even the playing field.
SGB strives to cultivate a culture of belonging informed by actions that embrace diverse voices and perspectives, empower our team members to thrive, and value our clients for who they are.
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At SGB, the reason I’m passionate about this work is that we use the law as a tool to empower people who have been pushed to the margins to seek civil justice -- whether it's for a wrong done to them by an individual or by a powerful institution.
"The journey was long, arduous, hard, heartbreaking. The outcome was more than I ever dreamed of. I had no idea that it would be what it was. It was a great experience with SGB.”
Leaders In Our Field
Our attorneys are consistently recognized among the best in their fields, and hold leadership positions within many respected bar organizations.
