Lucas W. Garrett is a Seattle trial attorney at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender dedicated to achieving justice for mesothelioma victims and other vulnerable persons harmed by negligence or wrongdoing. Licensed since 2006, he is a former public defender at the King County Department of Public Defense and has clerked for the Minnesota Supreme Court and a U.S. District Court judge. Garrett has taught evidence and trial advocacy to fellow attorneys and brings exceptional courtroom skill to every asbestos exposure case he handles.
Why Work With Lucas?
20+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Free ConsultationNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of Washington
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice20 yrs Highly Experienced
Client Rating5.0 / 5.0 (2 reviews)
Mesothelioma
Asbestos Exposure
Personal Injury
Washington Mesothelioma Lawsuit Information
Statute of Limitations3 years from diagnosis or discovery date
Wrongful Death Deadline3 years from date of death
Filing LocationWashington Superior Court (county of exposure or residence)
Average Settlement$1.1M–$1.5M (varies by case factors)
Washington allows mesothelioma victims to file personal injury lawsuits against responsible asbestos manufacturers. Many victims also receive compensation from multiple asbestos bankruptcy trust funds. Learn more about settlements →
Office Location
Schroeter Goldmark & Bender PS · 401 Union St, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA 98101
Frequently Asked Questions
In Washington, the statute of limitations for mesothelioma personal injury claims is 3 years from diagnosis or discovery date. For wrongful death claims, the deadline is 3 years from date of death. Acting quickly is important — evidence and witness availability can diminish over time. Lucas offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
Lucas W. Garrett works on a contingency fee basis — Contingency — no fee unless we win. This means you pay nothing out of pocket to get started. Legal fees are only collected if your case is resolved successfully through a settlement or verdict.
Lucas W. Garrett handles cases involving Mesothelioma, Asbestos Exposure, Personal Injury. Lucas W. Garrett is a Seattle trial attorney at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender dedicated to achieving justice for mesothelioma victims and other vulnerable persons harmed by negligence or wrongdoing. Licensed since 2006, he is a former public defender at the King County Department of Public Defense and has clerked for the Minnesota Supreme Court and a U.S. District Court judge. Garrett has taught evidence and trial advocacy to fellow attorneys and brings exceptional courtroom skill to every asbestos exposure case he handles.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in Washington are typically filed in the Washington Superior Court (county of exposure or residence). Lucas can advise on the best venue for your specific circumstances based on where the asbestos exposure occurred.
Average mesothelioma settlements in Washington range from $1.1M–$1.5M (varies by case factors). The actual value of your case depends on factors such as the extent of asbestos exposure, the severity of your diagnosis, the number of liable parties, and available bankruptcy trust fund claims. Lucas can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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