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Zachary Charles Elsner
also known as Zach Elsner
About Zachary
Biography
Zach Elsner was born in Akron, Ohio in 1977. He has two young sons: Eli and
Arlo. Zach has four older brothers, and spent his childhood playing sports
and enjoying the outdoors with his family. He spent his high school years
in Jackson, Tennessee, where he played soccer, basketball, and football.
After high school, Zach moved to Colorado and attended the University of
Colorado in Boulder. During college, Zach had the opportunity to study
abroad on scholarship in Italy in 1997 and in Sweden for the 1998 and 1999
school year. While abroad, he had the opportunity to travel throughout
Europe. In his free time, Zach began backcountry skiing, rock climbing,
and mountaineering.
After college, Zach moved to Seattle to pursue his law degree from Seattle
University. While in law school, he served as an associate editor of the
Seattle University Law Review, where an article he authored was selected
for publication. Zach also had the opportunity to extern for a U.S.
District Court Judge for the Western District of Washington. During his
free time, he became an expert skier and mountaineer, climbing and skiing
many routes in the North Cascades. He graduated cum laude from Seattle
University School of Law in 2004.
After law school, Zach was a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for King County in
Seattle, Washington for seven years. During his tenure there, he conducted
over sixty trials on charges including DUI, Theft, Animal Cruelty, Robbery,
Rape, and Child Molestation. He also served on an auto theft task force
where he worked closely with detectives to develop investigation strategies
and to target specific groups of auto thieves.
In 2012, Zach moved back to Colorado, where he joined the law firm of
Bachus & Schanker as an associate attorney where he represented hundreds of
clients on claims for personal injury, wrongful death, and sexual assault.
He received many favorable results for his clients including a judgment of
over $17.5 million in a wrongful death case and a judgment of $4.8 million
in a sexual assault case.
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Licensed in Washington for 21 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 21 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
The Wilhite Law Firm
1600 Ogden Street, Denver, CO, 80218
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Posted by Tim | February 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thank you, Zach!
Zach did a great job on my case! He was always available to answer any questions and proactively provide updates on my case. The settlement Zach got me was more than I was hoping for! I would recommend Zach and Sawaya to friends and family.
Posted by Peter | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Great Personal Injury Attorney!
I find it very odd to see the less than happy reviews for Sawaya. My experience was top notch. I was hit by a car an now I walk like an Egyptian. Well, not exactly, but the long story is tedious and irrelevant. What matters is that I needed legal counsel to manage my claims process with the insur...
Posted by Tony | April 07, 2014 | Personal Injury
Professional Review, Mr Z.C. Elsner
It was my good fortune to work with Mr Zach Elsner from Bachus and Schanker, while acting as plaintiff in a complex personal liability case. Zach Elsner professionally took the lead in developing my case with care, compassion, and open communication plan. A strategic thinker, Mr Elsner's competenci...
Zachary Charles Elsner's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Elsner is a very knowledgeable attorney who is well respected in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Zach Elsner. A great guy and a great attorney, Zach tirelessly works to get his clients the justice they deserve. I endorse Zach."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very well respected by his clients and the community."
"I endorse Zachar. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Mr. Elsner for nearly two years now. During that time, I had the opportunity to prepare and try a case to verdict with him. Zach's preparation, attention to detail, unwavering dedication and exceptional trial skills (honed as a Prosecuting Attorney) were critical to our successful outcome - a multi-million dollar verdict. I can confidently state that Mr. Elsner is one of the finest attorneys I have ever known, and one of the few attorneys that I would trust to represent me if I was ever injured."
"I endorse this lawyer. Zach is a talented and intelligent attorney. He does an excellent job representing his clients. He is an experienced attorney in the courtroom and works hard to get the best results for his clients."
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"I fully endorse Mr. Elsner as a personal injury litigator. He gives each client a distinct advantage by using strategy and hard work throughout the litigation process. I would feel comfortable referring close family members to his team during a time of need."
"Zach is my co-worker. As a former prosecutor, he is a skilled trial attorney, who really knows the ins and outs of trial practice. He is my go-to resource when it comes to evidence questions."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuters
2025
Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuter
2024
Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuters
2019
Excellence in Civil Litigation, Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center
2017
Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thompson Reuters
2006
Innovation Award, King County Prosecutor
2004
CALI Award: Forensics, Seattle University
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Board of Directors, the Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center
2014 - Present
Managing Attorney and Director of the Litigation Department, The Sawaya Law Firm
2012 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Bachus & Schanker, LLC
2005 - 2012
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, King County Prosecutor's Office
Associations
2017 - Present
National Crime Victim Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2012 - Present
Colorado Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Washington State Bar AssaciationMember
Education
2004
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
University of Colorado - Boulder
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2025
The Ultimate Up-To-Date Guide to Handling the Civil Sexual Assault Case
Premises Liability and Sexual Assault Cases
2019
Civil Justice for Victims of Sexual Harassment & Assault in the #MeToo Era
Investigation and Discovery in Sex Assault Cases
2004
Ethics of Attorney Liens
Ethics
Publications
2013
Law Week Colorado
Protecting Third Parties to Client's Funds
2013
The Lawyer's Logbook (Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America)
Winning Your Case in Voir Dire
2012
Law Week Colorado
Winning Your Case in Voir Dire
2004
Seattle University Law Review
Rethinking Attorney Liens: Why Washington Attorneys are Forced into "Involuntary" Pro Bono
Languages
English