Atty. Thomas Breen
Thomas Breen is a trial lawyer and shareholder at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender, litigating complex, serious injury cases against formidable opponents. Tom helps families devastated by catastrophic injuries, and he represents executives in wage and earn-out matters.
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Thomas Breen is a personal injury and product liability attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas Breen is a trial lawyer and shareholder at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender, litigating complex, serious injury cases against formidable opponents
- Tom helps families devastated by catastrophic injuries, and he represents executives in wage and earn-out matters
- His work includes 7- and 8-figure recoveries in automobile crashworthiness, consumer and recreational products, roadway design, aviation crashes, legal malpractice, sexual assault, and others – including an 8-figure jury verdict in a wrongful death product liability case
- Recently, he litigated a dangerous recreational product across the globe on behalf of a paralyzed client, resulting in a complete recall by the French manufacturer
- He has been recognized as a Best Lawyer since 2021, including “Lawyer of the Year” for Products Liability
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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.
Thomas Breen is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →
Thomas Breen is one of 60,257 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 venue, 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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