Schroeter Goldmark Bender | Seattle Law Firm & Trial Lawyers

First-Rate Lawyers, First-Rate Results

Founded in 1969, Schroeter Goldmark & Bender, a law firm in Seattle, 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

Crime Victims

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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$21 Million

Jury Verdict

$21 Million verdict for a former Seattle Children's Hospital medical director in a race discrimination lawsuit against the hospital.

$17 Million

Verdict

$17 Million verdict in an out-of-state birth injury/hypoglycemia case. Infant left in a permanent vegetative state after a failure to diagnose neonatal hypoglycemia.

$16.6 Million

Jury Verdict

$16.6 Million jury verdict in a case involving an asbestos-exposed paper mill worker who developed mesothelioma.

$11 Million

Settlement

$11+ Million in judgments and settlements for armored car messengers and drivers in employee class actions for failure to provide rest and meal breaks.

$8.75 Million

Verdict

$8.75 Million verdict for 66-year-old mesothelioma victim exposed through construction work involving use of joint compound.

$7.4 Million

Verdict

$7.4 million class action verdict against IBP, Inc. on behalf of over 800 workers who were required to don, doff, and clean safety equipment without being paid.

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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.

50+ Years of Experience

When you need an attorney with the experience and resources to hold accountable those responsible for harm they’ve caused, contact our law office in Seattle to arrange a consultation.

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

“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

“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

“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

“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

"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

“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

“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

"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

Sims Weymuller in Trial News – Wernicke’s Encephalopathy: Metabolic Brain Injury after Bariatric Surgery

Firm News

Court of Appeals Upholds Verdict in $1M Timeshare Deception Lawsuit Against FantaSea Resorts

Seattle Times: Ex-Seattle Children's doctor wins $21 million in bias suit

Dr. Ben Danielson, the former medical director of Seattle Children's Hospital’s Odessa Brown Children's Clinic (“OBCC”), prevailed on Monday in a race discrimination lawsuit against Seattle Children’s Hospital for its failure to address acts of racism within the institution. The King County jury awarded Dr. Danielson $21 million in non-economic damages.

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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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