Atty. Craig Sims
Craig Sims is a shareholder at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender and an accomplished trial lawyer with more than 25 years of litigation and leadership experience. He represents individuals and families in complex, high-stakes cases, securing multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements, including the largest asbestos jury award in Oregon.
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Craig Sims is a personal injury, class action, and product liability attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender. Admitted to practice in Oregon, Oregon State Bar and Washington, Washington State Bar Association. Educated at Seattle University (J.D., 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Craig Sims is a shareholder at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender and an accomplished trial lawyer with more than 25 years of litigation and leadership experience
- He represents individuals and families in complex, high-stakes cases, securing multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements, including the largest asbestos jury award in Oregon
- A former Criminal Division Chief in the Seattle City Attorney’s Office and Senior King County Prosecutor, Sims has led major prosecutions and trial teams
- He is a past president of the Loren Miller Bar Association and is widely respected for his mentorship, teaching, and leadership in the legal community
- Sims has been recognized as a Best Lawyer since 2022
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Craig Sims is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →
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Craig Sims is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Washington →
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Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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