Sergio Alfredo Garciduenas-Sease

Sergio Alfredo Garciduenas-Sease

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 12 years

Civil rights Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Personal Injury

401 Union Street, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 12 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2013

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Location

Schroeter Goldmark Bender

401 Union Street, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA, 98101

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Sergio Alfredo Garciduenas-Sease's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Suzette | September 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A family friendly attorney

I highly recommend SGB. We are especially pleased with all the work that Sergio Garcidueñas-Sease and their team have done for us! I was able to rest easy knowing that they had all the details of our case handled. I could continue to focus on supporting my family and especially my son on his healin...g journey without the added stress of dealing with all the insurance companies. Their patient, kind, and professional manner were appreciated and they took special care in explaining the process and procedure in terms that both my teenage son and I understood. I am forever indebted to them, their team, and to their former colleague for the referral.

Posted by Joel and Dale | March 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thumbs up for Sergio

While driving south on I-5 in Tacoma, an underinsured motorist sideswiped a dump-truck causing it to spin around and go north in the southbound lanes and hitting us head-on. We were crushed between the spinning dump-truck, the car that caused the accident and the car that rear-ended us. We hired Sc...hroeter Goldmark & Bender to represent us. The insurance carrier for the underinsured motorist paid us the limits under their policy. Our own insurance company basically made an offer of zero to cover life-altering and permanent injuries. Our team at SGB of Sergio Garcidueñas-Sease, Lindsay Halm, Adam Berger and Alder Burgess took over for us. One of the most important things they did was to shield us from the stone-walling, delaying tactics of our own insurance company to whom we had paid premiums for more than 30 years. From the beginning they handled the case as if it would end up in litigation. You need attorneys like SGB that have your back and are not afraid to go to court if that is what it takes. They had the added challenge of doing this during Covid. Thank goodness for Zoom conferences. We ultimately got a court date. Two months prior to our court date, we went to mediation, via Zoom. We didn't hold out much hope for mediation, but we were willing to make an attempt. What a surprise when the insurance company came to mediation finally willing to negotiate. After a full day of the mediator going back and forth between Zoom rooms, we came to a fair monetary settlement. We are convinced that the insurance company, even then, was only willing to negotiate because Sergio and the rest of his team were well prepared bulldogs willing to go to court if mediation failed. As they like to say "This was not their first rodeo". A car accident is horrible. You need the best attorneys you can find to protect your interests. Besides being professional and knowing the law inside and out, Sergio and the rest of the team are compassionate and truly care about their clients. We strongly recommend them to anyone who needs their services. Without Sergio and SGB our insurance company would have paid us nothing.

Posted by Mike | June 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An excellent job!!

I hired Sergio for an auto accident claim. Sergio met with me and my spouse and we discussed our case. Sergio was very professional and laid out the process very clearly. Sergio was very upfront about expectations regarding my case and I was very appreciative of that. Sergio worked very diligentl...y for me and kept me apprised of each step he was taking. I was very impressed with Sergio's work, given we were in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the end Sergio was able to get us a settlement that was better than expected. I would call on Sergio again and refer him to others for assistance.

Posted by Lucero | November 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

One of the most devoted attorneys in the valley truly!

Tamaki law is the supreme and unsurpassed Law Firm with the most committed lawyers that go above and beyond for their clients. I was referred to Sergio Garciduenas-Sease and I could not be any more happier that this occurred. I actually wish I started off my case with Tamaki Law right off the bat! ... With Tamaki Law their service and dedication is incomparable and truly like no other. I got into a collision when I was only 15 years old. It was the most impactful moment in my life. I suffered PTSD and various other injuries. It significantly impacted my teenage years. However, Mr. Garciduenas-Sease at Tamaki Law made sure to get the Justice I needed and truly deserved. Mr. Garciduenas-Sease and Tamaki Law supported me in ways I never expected. Mr. Garciduenas-Sease was my attorney and he truly believes in Justice. I believe God put Mr. Garciduenas-Sease in my path to find deserved compensation for my physical and mental injuries. He definitely made me feel like I was his only client. I could email him at any time with any concerns or questions and I received quick responses! I've never seen anyone be so devoted to their profession. At times I couldn’t get rides to the Tamaki law office for appointments, so they even provided transportation! That was one of the most heart touching moments! I would always get pep talks by Mr. Garciduenas-Sease before any major process I'd have to go through. He would take as much time as I needed with him (even up to 1 hour or 2 hours) to explain every single key point. I never left his office in doubt or worried. I always left encouraged and ready for the next step. Words cannot explain how great Mr. Garciduenas-Sease is and how truly passionate about his profession and how deeply he cares about his clients. He is very engaging, tireless, studious, and diligent. This man is a true artist of his profession. I know his job is his life he will not give up until he finds your individual Justified needs you are looking for. I have never met a lawyer like Mr. Garciduenas-Sease. I am 100% sure he is one of the top ranked lawyers in the Yakima Valley! And he speaks fluent Spanish too! I could say I found my Justice and Equity I could not be more satisfied with Tamaki law and most of all their best dedicated lawyer Mr. Garciduenas-Sease. I've gained all the compensation I could ever ask for!

Posted by Paolo | June 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Personal Injury Representation and Guidance

Dealing with adverse insurance companies can be very daunting and overwhelming. Before seeking advice from Sergio, I felt as if my case did not stand a chance. Sergio took the time to carefully listen to not only the facts of the incident but also how I felt about the whole situation. He was very ...accomodating and thoroughly explained my rights to me, while also detailing what legal remedies were available. He gave me a list of suggestions, but ultimately enabled me to make the final decision. I don't wish any personal injury cases on anybody, but if such an incident occurs, I highly recommend Sergio.

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Sergio Alfredo Garciduenas-Sease's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andre Dayani

Personal injury lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sergio is a professional through and though. Look no further if you are looking for a PI attorney. I trust him to get the best possible outcome for his clients."

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Edwardo Morfin

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sergio is a very competent and skilled attorney. Aside from that, Sergio is a genuinely compassionate and good person; traits which I know serve him well as an attorney, as I am sure he genuinely cares about his clients. That is why I happily endorse this attorney."

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Megan Chang

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sergio is a hardworking and passionate lawyer, committed to achieving the very best outcome possible for every client."

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Bryan Smith

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Sergio is passionate about helping the injured and their families. He's smart, creative, and dogged. He will not give up until he achieves justice for his clients."

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Edwardo Morfin

Personal injury lawyer

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Bryan Smith

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Carl Maxey Award, Washington State Association for Justice

2013

Cum Laude Honors, Seattle University School of Law

2013

Foundation Scholar, Latina/o Bar Association of Washington

2013

Dean's Diversity Scholarship, Seattle University School of Law

2011

Public Interest Scholarship, Seattle University School of Law

2009

Magna Cum Laude, American University

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney, Schroeter Goldmark Bender

2013 - 2019

Associate Attorney, Tamaki Law Offices

2012 - 2012

Laurel Rubin Farmworker Advocate, Columbia Legal Services

2012 - 2013

Legal Clerk, American Civil Liberties Union Of Washington

2011 - 2011

Legal Clerk, Inter American Court Of Human Rights

2008 - 2009

Clerk, Human Rights Watch

2007 - 2008

Clerk, United States Senate

Associations

2014 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2014 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

Admitted to Practice

2014 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Admitted to Practice

2013 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Yakima Roundtable Chair

2013 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Latina/o Bar Association of Washington

Judiciary Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

SR v. DSHS/State of Washington

$1.4 million

LR v. DSHS/State of Washington

$1.2 million

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Education

2013

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

American University

MA - Masters

2008

American University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Radio KDNA

Voting Rights Act and Yakima

2015

Get Out the Vote

Voting Rights Act and Yakima

Languages

Spanish

English

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