Elizabeth Cooke Elsner

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Elizabeth Cooke Elsner: Attorney with Motley Rice LLC

Biography

Liza Elsner's practice ranges from helping clients injured by acts of corporate negligence to seeking improvements in worker and environmental health and safety.

Liza was heavily involved in the firm’s consultation work for South African human rights lawyer Richard Spoor in bringing historic litigation: seeking justice for tens of thousands of gold mine workers suffering from silicosis. Few class actions have been brought in South Africa, and the litigation was the first of its kind filed for sick workers in the country’s history. A settlement was reached for injured miners and their dependents in May 2018, which if approved by the Court will provide meaningful compensation to thousands of gold mineworkers with silicosis.

Liza was also part of the team representing individual smokers and families of deceased smokers against tobacco manufacturers in the Engle-progeny litigation pending in Florida.

Liza has advocated for domestic violence victims' rights by participating in training programs and pro bono litigation. She served as articles editor for the South Carolina Law Review while a law student at the University of South Carolina School of Law and is a member of the Order of the Wig and Robe.

* Please remember that every case is different. Any result we achieve for one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.

Awards, Accolades & Recognitions

Public Justice Foundation

2016 Trial Lawyers of the Year

Blog Posts

December 2, 2024

How Schools Are Addressing The Threat Of Sexual Abuse In Educational Establishments

by: Alexandra A. Stulpin

April 2, 2020

Lookback Window Law Supports Sexual Abuse Victims: Frequently Asked Questions

by: Daniel R. Lapinski

February 26, 2020

Decade in Review: Plaintiffs’ Litigation Highlights Causes, Not Just Cases

by: Joseph F. Rice

News

April 28, 2025

The history and legacy of Workers’ Memorial Day

by:
M. Nolan Webb

April 1, 2025

Finish the asbestos ban to improve worker safety

by:
Nathan D. Finch

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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Asbestos Exposure
  • Human Rights Lawsuits

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 1995
Law School Attended:
University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1999
Year of First Admission:
1999
Admission:
1999, NC; 2000, SC; U.S. District Court for the Middle, Eastern and Western Districts of North Carolina and District of South Carolina
Reported Cases:
Casework: East Palestine Train Derailment: Learn more about the Norfolk Southern Derailment, what caused it and the hazardous materials released.; Toxic Exposure Transportation Accident Lawsuits; Active Case; Asbestos-Related Diseases: Asbestos-related diseases include severe conditions, such as mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis; Asbestos Exposure; Active Case; Asbestos in Canada: Learn about asbestos in Canada and how you can seek compensation for asbestos-related diseases.; Asbestos Exposure; Active Case; Household Exposure to Asbestos: Household asbestos exposure may cause serious illnesses. Learn about dealing with asbestos in your home.; Asbestos Exposure; Active Case; Secondhand Asbestos Exposure: Secondhand asbestos exposure may lead to mesothelioma and other diseases. Learn more here.; Toxic Exposure Asbestos Exposure; Active Case; Transvaginal Mesh (TVM): Medical Device Lawsuits Women's Health Lawsuits; Transvaginal mesh (TVM), also known as pelvic mesh or bladder sling, is used to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Complications include severe pain, permanent damage and revision surgery.; Mesothelioma Lawyer: Asbestos Exposure; Mesothelioma is primarily associated with asbestos exposure and can occur 10 to 60 years after the initial exposure. We have worked with thousands of victims of mesothelioma from asbestos exposure.
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