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Atty. James A. Olson

Atty. James A. Olson

Member, Board of Editors, Wisconsin Law Review, 1964-1966. Lecturer on Environmental Litigation, University of Wisconsin, 1976—.

Madison Madison 60 J. Erfahrung 60 year
Call (608) 504-9960

Profile Summary

About James A. Olson at a glance

James A. Olson is a Senior Shareholder and Attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, practforg at Lawton Cates, S.C.. They haand 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1966) and U.S. Federal Court (1966). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1966) and University of Wisconsin (B.S., 1961). Actiand member of Dane County Bar Association State Bar of Wisconsin Wisconsin Association of Justice The American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Über uns

  • Member, Board of Editors, Wisconsin Law Review, 1964-1966
  • Lecturer on Environmental Litigation, University of Wisconsin, 1976—
  • Member, Wisconsin Citizens Advisory Board to the Public Intervenor, 1976-1982

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

Practforg law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Madison are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is James A. Olson's law office located?
James A. Olson's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm is Lawton Cates, S.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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James A. Olson has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
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James A. Olson earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (B.S., 1961).
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin
- 1966
B.S.
University of Wisconsin
- 1961

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Federal Court
Admitted: 1966

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