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Atty. Betsy Joanne Olson

Atty. Betsy Joanne Olson

Betsy Joanne Olson is a lawyer practicing international law, intellectual property law, business law. Betsy received a M.A. degree from Washington University in 1976, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Betsy Joanne Olson at a glance

Betsy Joanne Olson is a business, real estate, ip, and international attorney based in Palo Alto, California. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in California (1987), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1987). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1987) and Washington University (M.A. Wittenberg, 1976). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Betsy Joanne Olson is a lawyer practicing international law, intellectual property law, business law
  • Betsy received a M.A. degree from Washington University in 1976, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Betsy practices in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Betsy Joanne Olson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Betsy Joanne Olson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Betsy Joanne Olson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Betsy Joanne Olson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Betsy Joanne Olson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Betsy Joanne Olson is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Betsy Joanne Olson

Where is Betsy Joanne Olson's law office located?
Betsy Joanne Olson's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Betsy Joanne Olson handle?
Betsy Joanne Olson focuses on business, real estate, ip, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Betsy Joanne Olson practiced law?
Betsy Joanne Olson has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Betsy Joanne Olson go to law school?
Betsy Joanne Olson earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (M.A. Wittenberg, 1976).
How can I contact Betsy Joanne Olson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of Law
- 1987
M.A. Wittenberg
Washington University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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