Schroeter Goldmark Bender | Seattle Law Firm & Trial Lawyers | Schroeter Goldmark & Bender, Seattle Law Firm & Trial Lawyers

First-Rate Lawyers, First-Rate Results

Founded in 1969, SGB has a record of success second to none in the Northwest. From serious personal injuries and wrongful death to individual and class actions across a range of practices, SGB is singularly focused on getting the best outcome for our clients. We win by staying true to our founding principle: ordinary people deserve first-rate lawyers when fighting against powerful interests. We are on your side.

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the will and experience to succeed

Our attorneys are experienced across a range of practice areas and have the knowledge, skill, and tenacity to see you through any challenge.

Asbestos & Mesothelioma

Brain Injury / Spinal Cord Injury

Class Actions

Employment Law

Legal Malpractice

Medical Malpractice

Personal Injury & Wrongful Death

Product Liability

Sexual Assault & Harassment

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50+

years of fighting for our clients

trial attorneys who know how to win

SGB fights for your rights, using decades of skill and experience to obtain justice for those wronged by powerful interests. Here are some of our recent results.

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$5.4 Million

Settlement

The SGB medical malpractice team obtained a $5.4 million settlement with a hospital and physician after their negligence during a cardiology procedure caused serious, permanent injuries.

$4.9 Million

Jury Verdict

Trial team of SGB’s Jamal Whitehead and Beth Bloom and Anne Silver of Frank Freed Subit & Thomas obtain $4.9 million jury verdict for man fired after losing vocal chords to cancer.

$4.6 Million

Trial Judgment

SGB attorneys Becky Roe and Lindsay Halm obtain $4.6 Million judgment in breach of contract trial on behalf of tech executive.

$4 Million

Verdict

$4,000,000 jury verdict in a mesothelioma case against ExxonMobil Oil Corporation in King County Superior Court.

$1.1 Million

Settlement

$1.07 Million settlement in wrongful death case stemming from an auto collision.

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Why Choose SGB?

Experienced Trial Lawyers

SGB has decades of victories. We are skilled and seasoned trial lawyers, prepared to go the distance.

Dedicated, Compassionate Service

We care about our clients. We listen to their goals, anticipate their needs, and keep our word.

Innovative, Strategic Approaches

Every case is unique. We craft our approach to each case to achieve exceptional results for our clients.

Passion for Justice

We fight for what's right and believe in the power of the courtroom to achieve justice for our clients and the community.

“My husband was diagnosed with mesothelioma and we reached out to Kaitlin to represent us, we are so grateful we did. Kaitlin not only knows everything about asbestos law, but she was the most caring attorney we've dealt with..."

Betty

"Liz and the entire team at her office were always available for me whenever I had a question or concern about my case. My calls and emails were responded to promptly and my questions thoroughly and clearly answered..."

Laurie

"Adam, after learning about my situation with my employer, took on my case. My employer stated they would have fought the lawsuit if I had not retained Adam with Schroeter Goldmark Bender. My employer settled the class action at nearly 100% of the damages stated in my complaint..."

William

“I was involved in a serious accident in the mountains that left me as a paraplegic. I was referred to SGB by a family member and am very thankful to have been represented by them..."

Don

“We highly recommend the SGB team to handle your mesothelioma case. They took the time to get to know us and really understand who we are as a family."

Wayne and Lisa Wright

Liz and Adam were an outstanding team. They worked together very well, and you can tell they have a lot of respect for each other. Adam is a very experienced, skilled attorney, and it shows.

Anonymous

“Please allow this review to highly recommend both Lindsay Halm and Becky Roe. These two amazing intelligent woman brought me though a process that I knew nothing about. They were professional, direct, honest and fully prepared me for the anxiety, stress and unpleasantness involved in litigation..."

Stacey

“The SGB firm was a gift to our family. We couldn’t have found a better team of people to act on our behalf."

The Larson Family

“Jamal Whitehead is a perfect example of the absolute best-case scenario client representation. When you are looking for a lawyer you hope you are making the right decision. Jamal was hands down fantastic!..."

Nina

SGB attorney Bill Rutzick featured in Trial News

Learn more about SGB attorney Thomas Breen, a 2022 Best Lawyers recipient

SGB Spotlight: Lindsay Halm

Lindsay stands up to wage theft and discrimination in the workplace; sexual assault and abuse in schools and hospitals; and safety violations in our community. She holds companies accountable and demands a fair fight, whether she is representing an individual or hundreds of workers in a class action. Since 2013 she has been recognized by her peers as a “Super Lawyer” and, since 2017, as one of the “Top 50 Women” lawyers in the State.

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SGB is a local law firm that cares deeply about many community organizations and causes throughout the Northwest.

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