About Colin Mieling

Colin is a dogged litigator who has practiced at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender since 2019, representing clients in cases involving asbestos-mesothelioma, serious personal injury, products liability, and wrongful death. Through his representation, asbestos victims and other personal injury claimants have been able to seek accountability from the entities that contributed to their harms. Colin relishes the challenge of litigating complex cases and is exceptionally familiar with the nuances of asbestos bankruptcy trusts, having personally handled dozens of confidential arbitrations and mediations with these entities.

Proven verdicts and settlements

$2.27 millionVerdict

Warren Wright, a contract foreman, was exposed to asbestos insulation at ExxonMobil's Ferndale, Washington refinery in 1979 and died of mesothelioma in 2015. His son sued, and a jury found ExxonMobil liable and awarded $4 million in 2019. After credits for settlements by other defendants, judgment was entered for $2.27 million. The Washington Supreme Court affirmed on August 3, 2023.

Washington Superior Court; affirmed by Court of Appeals Division I and the Washington Supreme Court · 2019Wrongful DeathRead the full story →

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

Practice areas

Education

University of Illinois College of Law
J.D., magna cum laude
Reed College
Undergraduate

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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.