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Wilson Elser Announces Seventeen Lateral Hire Attorneys in Seattle, Including Eight New Partners
October 9, 2025
Lorianne Hanson is an accomplished litigation and trial attorney with a focus on complex litigation, including product liability, toxic tort, and medical malpractice. Lorianne enjoys building an in-depth knowledge of each client and their business and brings a practical and seasoned approach to evaluating and defending litigation. She deftly distills complicated issues into actionable strategies and has achieved excellent results for clients, including multiple summary judgment victories.
Lorianne defends clients in state and federal courts along the West Coast. She is well versed in the local nuances of each jurisdiction and enjoys handling high-exposure product liability cases for a range of clients.
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1997)
- Chicago-Kent Law Review
- Award of Excellence in Trial Advocacy
- University of Kansas (B.A., 1993)
- Washington
- Oregon
- California
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
- Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
- Washington Asbestos Defense Lawyers, Cochair
- Oregon Asbestos Defense Lawyers
- Seattle Ladder Down, Class of 2020
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Awards & Honors
Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, 2026