Reviews

I met with Elizabeth in November 2019. I had been recently let go from my dental job shortly after being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. I had worked in the dental field for 35 years and was 61 years old. I had received an email from my former employers letting me know that I was no longer employed at their dental practice. You can only imagine the panic I felt not to mention the deep betrayal from a group of doctors that I thought were supporting me during my battle. In my consultation, I knew imediately that Elizabeth would be the attorney to represent me. Her professionalism was above and beyond what would be expected from an attorney of her caliber. However, it was her unwavering compassion and fierceness that let me know she would fight to the end to right the wrong that had been undeservedly done to me. Elizabeth put me at ease and let me know that under no circumstance was this appropriate behavior and totally unacceptable, that having a disability I had rights and they had disregarded these rights. There was absolutely no reason to warrant tossing me aside as if I didn't matter or assuming that I would not be able to continue doing my job to the fullest extent. Or the fact that I was a person who worked hard for them every day and took pride in my position. I represented their practice with integrity and made sure that my treatment of our patients and fellow team members was always with upmost respect. After all we are in healthcare and that's what we do, take care of our patients. They didn't even take into consideration that they fired me during breast cancer awareness month. Elizabeth stood by my side and empowered me to stand up and let my former employers know that I matter and no one deserves to be treated this way! So, together we walked through this battle to defend my personhood and send the message that you cant treat me this way. Due to Covid and multiple delays on their end this walk together went nearly 4 years. Elizabeth kept in contact with me at all times. She kept me updated when even the smallest of information came to her. Elizabeth checked in on me on a regular basis and wanted to know how I was doing and how my treatment was going. Making sure if I needed anything to help me during my fight. She expressed her concerns that I was taking care of myself and celebrated with me as I continued to beat this. Elizabeth always made sure that I knew she was there for me and if I needed anything she would help me in anyway she could. She encouraged me as I went through this journey and on many occasions she let me know how proud she was of me as I faced many challenges. My former employers were not willing to settle out of court because they felt they had done nothing wrong and the jury would side with them. So off to court we went. Another amazing attorney from SGB Joe Solseng joined forces along with an impressive support team. All I can say is they should have settled out of court. It was impressive beyond to have this legal team show them that you are not allowed to treat an employee this way. After a long 8 day trial, the jury deliberated for a mere 90 minutes. They awarded me handsomely, way beyond my wildest dreams. I was vindicated and the message was sent loud and clear. This was unacceptable and you simply can not treat your employees this way. If you are in need of legal representation, you will be hard pressed to find a better attorney along with an extremely impressive group of individuals, than Elizabeth Hanley and her legal team at SGB. Thank you Elizabeth, your dedication has meant the world to me. Linda

You have suffered a life-changing injury. Ms. Hanley will embody intellectual agility, ethical sensibilities, and a deep commitment to set you up for success while you navigate the complicated process of trying to recover physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, socially, professionally, and personally. Ms. Hanley is mindful of the intangible compensation a personal injury client desperately seeks: justice and accountability. With swift critical thinking skills, Ms. Hanley is thoughtful, efficient, and logical whether it is nuanced knowledge of previous case law or understanding how to defend and prepare the complex layers of your life before, during and after the injury. Ms. Hanley has a magnetic balance of determination, wisdom, and fearlessness. Ms. Hanley was patient and responsive to medical providers, giving her a degree of thoroughness and humility about my case. Ms. Hanley is intuitive, proactive, and purposeful with her time, effort and energy. As a client who required accommodations because of a disability, I was concerned if the extra support, guidance and flexibility that I needed would become burdensome. Instead, Ms. Hanley empowered me during each step of the process, expressed appreciation for my comments and questions, and through effective communication showed me she was a sophisticated communicator on my behalf. Ms. Hanley articulates legal jargon and processes in a way that clients can synthesize and appreciate. Every client should have the honor of being represented by Ms. Hanley.

Elizabeth Hanley is driven, knowledgeable and was extremely attentive. She out performed opposing counsel at every step. I would highly recommend her.

I hired Elizabeth Hanley when an employment situation became untenable and I consider myself extremely lucky to have found her. I could not have been better served by Elizabeth and her team. After working at a company for many years I was diagnosed with a serious illness. I was discriminated and retaliated against because the medical treatment impacted the company’s insurance costs. Friends and coworkers encouraged me to speak with an attorney and I was fortunate to be able to meet with Elizabeth. Her expertise combined with deep knowledge and genuine empathy helped me navigate a very stressful, difficult time. I was supported and felt I had a true advocate in Elizabeth. We did file suit and a few months before our court date, Elizabeth negotiated a settlement that I was very happy with. Elizabeth was always impeccably prepared and knew my case details inside and out. Her support made me feel as though she was personally offended by how I’d been treated and my emotional well-being was always her priority. My only regret for settling was not being able to see Elizabeth argue the case in court! She is incredibly impressive in depositions and mediation – I can only imagine her courtroom mastery. I cannot recommend Elizabeth Hanley highly enough.

Elizabeth represented me in a personal injury case. Though the case took a long time to eventually resolve, as these things sometimes do (the legal system being what it is and all), Elizabeth consistently kept me in loop on what was going on and fought vigorously and intelligently on my behalf from beginning to end, eventually concluding with a very healthy settlement. I always felt well informed of the risks, rewards, options, and situation throughout the entire time -- and I've had experiences with other lawyers where this was definitely not the case, where I was kept in the dark, or wasn't ever really sure what to expect. I also felt like she genuinely cared about my case, and I think her attention to detail and level of communication throughout the entire process is a testament to that. I don't think I could have asked for a better lawyer to represent me and my interests in that case.

Elizabeth did an amazing job with our case and my respect for her is immense. She's not only a great and wise attorney but also cares about people and advocates for them. She understands the struggle we as women have in our careers to be equal with men. But beyond that, she's strategic and helps utilize the tools available to obtain justice. Wish I could give more than 5 stars!

Elizabeth is a compassionate, smart, and tenacious attorney who gets results! I was in two car crashes about a year apart. My medical care was somewhat disjointed, and the insurance companies deemed that I had been in treatment for far longer than what my injuries indicated. Thankfully, Elizabeth was recommended to me and she seamlessly took over my case. Elizabeth continuously made me feel like I was her only client. She took the time to answer my endless questions. She even attended a doctor’s appointment with me so we could discuss my treatment plan moving forward. I felt heard by Elizabeth and she took the stress out of the process of my personal injury case. After reaching a settlement, I was thrilled with my outcome! If you want to work with a kind, intelligent, and strategic attorney who delivers, hire Elizabeth.

After a sudden layoff, from a team I've been with for over 16 years, I was forced to take a long and hard look at a severance offer. If you've ever been laid off, you'll know that it can be a steep road. I went to see Elizabeth, and she gave me the comfort and reassurance that I needed. So, I hired her! During the process, she was very responsive and treated me like I was her VIP client. Along the way, her personal attention and patience helped keep my confidence high. The communication with Elizabeth and her team was superb. She gets results! We concluded the settlement, and we were able to negotiate with my employer for a much better offer! The compensation also more than paid for the fees charged by Elizabeth's firm. I am 100% satisfied and highly recommend her services. If you're unfortunate to lose your job, don't sign anything until you talk with Elizabeth. She has the experience and knowledge to stand on your side.

I had never hired a lawyer before, but had heard many good things about Elizabeth. She was so helpful, kind, and amazing through the whole process. She never stopped fighting for me and my case through the very end. She was also very responsive to all my several hundred questions along the way. I can't thank her enough and would highly recommend her!

I have worked with several attorneys who get too comfortable with their practice and product they produce. This complacency makes their work ethic and work product suffer. They delegate majority of the work and skim the drafts minutes before submission. Not the case with Ms. Hanley. She is involved from the begging to end in every step of the process and makes sure that documents that have her stamp of approval reflect the excellence of her reputation in the industry. An excellent attorney and a rare find.

A small group of colleagues and I hired Ms. Hanley several years ago for a pay dispute. She's extremely knowledgeable and more importantly genuinely cares about her clients. She always would take the time to make sure we understood the intricacies of the law and how it applied us. It's really rare to find someone that genuinely enjoys helping and fighting for people, and that's what I believe fuels Ms. Hanley in what she does. My colleagues and I are extremely grateful for the amazing work she has done.

Elizabeth is very knowledgeable, professional, straight forward, understanding and tough. I found myself in a very bad employment situation and Elizabeth saved me.Very fair and knowledgeable. She is a straight shooter who knows how to get the case solved. I would highly recommend her!!