
Elizabeth Hanley
About Elizabeth Hanley
Elizabeth Hanley is an experienced plaintiffs' trial attorney and shareholder at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender, where her work continues the firm's 55-year tradition of advocating for those who have been harmed. She represents individuals who have been sexually abused or discriminated against, crime victims, individuals who have suffered wrongful death or serious personal injury, and employees subjected to unlawful practices individually or on a class-wide basis. She is currently leading a multi-plaintiff lawsuit on behalf of more than 100 women who allege they were sexually abused by Tri-Cities OB-GYN Mark Mulholland. She has been recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers every year since 2013 and by Washington Super Lawyers every year since 2017. She served as president of the Washington State Association for Justice for the 2024-25 term and currently serves as Secretary of the American Association for Justice Council of Presidents. She earned a BA at Gonzaga University and a JD from University of San Diego School of Law.
Notable case results
Of personal injury claims and wrongful death from auto crash
Of wage and hour class action in Carlson v. Home Depot
For nursing home negligence
Jury verdict on disability discrimination claim
For sex assault victim
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.




