Atty. Alan O. Olson

Alan O. Olson is a lawyer practicing business litigation, commercial litigation, construction accidents and 70 other areas of law.

Des Moines Des Moines 33 yrs experience 33 year

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Alan O. Olson is an Attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa, practforg at Olson Law Office, P.C.. They haand 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1993), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1994), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1995), and U.S. Supreme Court (2000). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1992) and Drake University (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Alan O. Olson is a lawyer practicing business litigation, commercial litigation, construction accidents and 70 other areas of law
Alan received a B.A. degree from Drake University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
Alan practices at Olson Law Office, P.C. in Des Moines, IA

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Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practforg law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Des Moines are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa 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 Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Alan O. Olson's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm is Olson Law Office, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.

How long has Alan O. Olson practiced law?

Alan O. Olson has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.

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Alan O. Olson earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).

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Alan O. Olson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Business Litigation Commercial Litigation Construction Accidents Animal Attacks Aquatic Injuries Automobile Accidents And Injuries Automobile Negligence Bicycle Accidents Birth Trauma Boating Accidents Bodily Injury Brain Injury Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Catastrophic Injury Chiropractors Malpractice Civil Litigation Commercial Vehicle Liability Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice Cumulative Trauma Dental Malpractice Dog Bites Electrical Injury Failure to Diagnose Gynecology Malpractice Head Injury Hospital Negligence Medical Liability Medical Malpractice Medical Negligence Medication Errors Mental Health Professional Malpractice Motor Vehicle Accidents And Injuries Motorcycle Accidents Neurolaw Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect Nursing Home Liability Nursing Home Negligence Nursing Liability Nursing Malpractice Nursing Negligence Obstetric Malpractice Optometric Malpractice Orthopedic Malpractice Pedestrian Injuries Pediatric Malpractice Personal Injury Personal Injury Appeals Personal Injury Arbitration Personal Injury Mediation Pharmacists Liability Plaintiffs Personal Injury Podiatric Malpractice Power Line Contact Injury Premises Liability Psychiatric Malpractice Psychological Injury Psychology Malpractice Repetitive Stress Injury School Bus Accidents Severe Burns Slip and Fall Spinal Injury Surgeons Liability Third Party Wrongful Death TMJ Dysfunction Tourist Injuries Unintended Acceleration Whiplash Workers Compensation Workers Compensation Appeals Workers Compensation Mediation Wrong Site Surgery Wrongful Death

Education

J.D.

Drake University

- 1992

B.A.

Drake University

- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa

Admitted: 1993

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa

Admitted: 1994

U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa

Admitted: 1995

U.S. Supreme Court

Admitted: 2000

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