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Representing employees and consumers in cases against legal wrongdoing.

By virtue of their law licenses, attorneys have a monopoly on the practice of law. But lawyers were not handed this valuable position without a commensurate responsibility. Lawyers must meet a stringent “standard of care” and they owe their clients the fiduciary duties of good faith and fair dealing. Lawyers are not above the law, and if lawyers commit legal malpractice or breach their ethical duties, they should be held accountable.

If you are the victim of legal or other professional malpractice, you need a team with a special combination of qualities: small enough to be responsive; large enough to have superb staff and resources; decades of trial experience in Washington and beyond; a reputation for legal excellence; and the tenacity to hold other law firms accountable when they have committed attorney negligence. You need an experienced team of attorneys who can help set things right.

After what you’ve experienced, turning to yet another lawyer to pursue a claim against someone you placed great trust in requires courage. We understand courage and embody it every time we stand together with an aggrieved client to hold a fellow member of our legal community responsible.

If you believe your lawyer made a serious error, and, as a result, you suffered significant damages or losses, our legal malpractice team would be honored to meet with you and learn more. We’ll dig deep and search for answers. If there’s a path to victory, let the lawyers at SGB help show you the way.

Types of legal malpractice cases

The SGB legal malpractice attorneys can help you if you’ve been wronged by an attorney in a number of areas. Here are a few of the categories of our legal malpractice work:

  • Litigation (e.g., personal injury, commercial disputes, employment disputes, divorce, custody)
  • Legal document drafting (e.g., corporate, partnership and business law; securities; taxes, wills, trusts, and estates)
  • Negotiations (e.g., real estate and property law, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy, insurance)

Let us help you. There is no charge for us to review your potential claim. If we take your case, we do so on a contingency basis, meaning that you don’t pay our fees unless we successfully resolve the claim in your favor. Contact us for a free confidential case review or call (800) 809-2234.

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Team Members

Sims Weymuller

Sims Weymuller

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At SGB, we fight for justice on behalf of those who have been wronged or harmed. With decades of experience and a track record of success, our attorneys have taken on some of the toughest cases, holding negligent corporations, institutions, and other powerful entities accountable. We combine deep legal expertise with a passion for righteous justice, ensuring that our clients receive the dedicated advocacy they deserve. Our firm is known for its innovative approach to the law, whether in personal injury, medical malpractice, employment disputes, or consumer protection cases. Our attorneys have helped shape legal precedent in Washington State and beyond, advancing protections for people just like you. At SGB, we don’t just represent clients—we stand beside and fight alongside them.

“Great attention to detail, compassion and dedication”

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. This was a difficult time for us, but Kaitlin made us feel we could leave it up to her.

Michael, Class Action Client, Seattle, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

We can help determine whether you have a case – it’s often difficult to know until you’ve spoken to an attorney. Depending on your claim, there can be tight timelines for filing a lawsuit, so as soon as you suspect you may have a case, you should speak with a qualified attorney right away.

Yes. The information you share with an SGB attorney or a member of the SGB staff is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Even if you decide against filing a lawsuit, the communication is private.

We operate on a contingent fee basis. If we recover funds for you, we are paid out of those funds; if we do not recover funds for you, you do not pay us for any attorney work we have performed.

We live here and we work here. We know Washington law. The best lawyer for you will have specialized, local knowledge of not only the courts where your case may be tried, but will understand countless other nuances of the laws and history of similar cases in your area. If you live in Washington, why would you want a lawyer from Texas, New York, or any other state?

There are strict time limits for filing charges of employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. To preserve the ability to pursue your claims, you should contact one of our skilled employment law attorneys as soon as unfair treatment is suspected. If you fail to act in time, you may be forever barred from bringing the claim before a judge or jury. SGB can represent you in this process and ensure that your claims are not waived.

Trial is typically scheduled 16-18 months from the date you file a complaint in court; however, this time period does not include time needed for investigation and (in certain cases) administrative review with a government agency. In addition, appeals may extend the duration of the lawsuit.

The vast majority of cases are resolved at some point before trial; however, there is no way to predict when or if a defendant will be interested in offering you a fair settlement value for your claim. SGB is prepared to take every case we file to a jury. In our view, this is the only way to encourage a defendant to take your case seriously.

Every case is different, but below are the general steps of litigation.

  • Investigation & Filing - First, the attorney gathers factual information and determines whether there is a legal basis for a lawsuit. An investigation might include legal research, a review of public records, hiring a private investigator or an expert, requesting a client’s medical or employment records, interviewing potential witnesses, etc. At this stage, the attorney may contact the defendants or their attorneys to determine whether it is possible to settle the case out of court. To initiate a lawsuit, the attorney files a complaint in state or federal court, or (in certain types of cases) the attorney may be required to file a claim with a governmental agency prior to filing suit.
  • Discovery - During the discovery phase of litigation, the parties (the plaintiff and defendant) exchange information and learn as much about the case as possible. The court rules permit the parties to exchange written requests for information (such as requests for documents, emails, etc.), ask questions of one another under oath at a deposition, subpoena documents and records from third-parties, and subpoena witnesses to answer questions under oath.
    • Pretrial & Mediation - In anticipation of trial, the parties often file motions (written requests) with the court seeking to dismiss the case, gain additional discovery, exclude certain types of evidence, or to request other forms of relief. At the close of the discovery phase of the lawsuit, the court rules typically require the parties to engage in a mediation to try and settle the case, though this process may occur at any time during litigation.
    • Trial - In the event that a case does not settle, the case proceeds to trial. The attorneys present evidence through testimony and documents to the jury, who in turn determines whether a defendant is liable and if so, whether the plaintiff should be awarded any money.
    • Appeal - Occasionally, a party appeals a jury verdict or a judge’s ruling to an appellate court. An appeal can take anywhere from one to several years, depending on the case.

Unlike the communication you have with your attorney, nothing you say (or post, text, blog, email, etc.) to others is confidential. This includes any “private” posts on social media pages, like Facebook or Instagram. You should always ask your attorney whether it is a good idea to share information about your lawsuit with anyone else before you do so.

The court rules impose an obligation on all parties to preserve any information (including electronically stored information) that might become relevant in a lawsuit. This duty begins as soon as you think you might file a lawsuit. A court can impose serious penalties (including dismissal) if you destroy evidence.

Whatever you say to witnesses or anyone else (other than your attorney), is information that a defendant has a right to know about. For this reason, you should talk to your attorney before doing any investigation on your own.

Let us help you. There is no charge for us to review your potential claim. If we take your case, we do so on a contingency basis, meaning that you don’t pay our fees unless we successfully resolve the claim in your favor. Contact us for a free confidential case review or call (800) 809-2234.

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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.