Atty. Brian Olney
Brian Olney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brian, who practices law in Pasadena, California, has been recognized since 2025.
Civil Rights Law & More Attorney · Serving Pasadena, CA · 13+ Years Experience
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About Brian Olney at a Glance
Brian Olney is a employment, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Pasadena, California, practicing at Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California (2013), California, The State Bar of California (2013), California, The State Bar of California (2013), and California, The State Bar of California (2013). Educated at University of California Irvine (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in Pasadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian Olney
- Brian Olney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Brian, who practices law in Pasadena, California, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
Practice Areas Explained
Brian Olney's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Olney handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pasadena.
Employment Law in Pasadena
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Brian Olney is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Pasadena
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Brian Olney is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Civil Rights in Pasadena
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Brian Olney is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Pasadena
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 Pasadena 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 venue, 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.
Pasadena Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pasadena-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Pasadena Choose Brian Olney
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian Olney's practice in the field of employment, litigation, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian Olney brings 13+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, The State Bar of California, California, The State Bar of California, and California, The State Bar of California, Brian Olney can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, litigation, and civil rights, Brian Olney can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Pasadena
A Pasadena-based practice means Brian Olney attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Brian Olney Handles in Pasadena
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Brian Olney has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Brian Olney directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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