Craig Sims, Class Action Attorney in Seattle, Washington
focused on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability
Seattle, WA
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Craig Sims is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender.
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- Seattle, WASHINGTON
- Experience
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- Class Action · Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Seattle, WASHINGTON.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Craig Sims: Craig Sims is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Craig takes on
Craig concentrates on class action, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Craig handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Class Action
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Class Action cases in Seattle, Washington
Craig takes class action matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Craig agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Seattle, Washington
Craig takes personal injury matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Craig agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Seattle, Washington
Craig takes product liability matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Craig agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Craig Sims — class action lawyer in Seattle
Craig Sims is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender.
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.
How Craig handles class action matters
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…
The kind of cases Craig takes
Craig reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, personal injury, and product liability matters in Seattle and the surrounding Washington area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Seattle University
J.D. · 1997
Jurisdictions
Craig's state bar admissions
Oregon, Oregon State
ACTIVE
Washington, Washingt
ACTIVE
Craig studied at J.D. in Seattle University.
Law school and academic background
Craig completed J.D. in Seattle University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Craig runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Craig has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers (2022 - Present)
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers (2022 - Present) (2026).
Locations
Craig Sims's office in Seattle
Craig's primary office is at 401 Union Street, Suite 3400, Seattle, Washington, 98101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Schroeter Goldmark & Bender
401 Union Street, Suite 3400
Seattle, Washington 98101
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How to hire Craig Sims — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Craig usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Craig charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Craig's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Craig will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a class action attorney in Seattle, Washington
A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Craig
Craig discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Craig confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Craig's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Craig Sims
How much does it cost to hire Craig for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Craig walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Craig offer a free consultation?
Craig charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Craig's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Craig's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in Washington typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Craig gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Craig take my case if I'm outside Seattle?
Craig is licensed in Washington. Matters governed by Washington law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Craig will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Craig?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Craig will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Craig accepting new class action clients right now?
Craig's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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