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James W. Olson is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at James W. Olson. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on employment, tax, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1973), District of Columbia (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth and Tenth Circuits and U.S. Supreme Court (1980), and Michigan (1984). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1972) and University of California at Berkeley A.B. with great distinction (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James W. Olson is a lawyer practicing tax, employee benefits, telecommunications and 3 other areas of law
- James received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley, and has been licensed for 53 years
- James practices at James W. Olson in Washington, DC
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James W. Olson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W. Olson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James W. Olson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
James W. Olson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
James W. Olson is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in District of Columbia →
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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