Atty. Charles R. Olson
Charles R. Olson is a partner with Lubin Olson in San Francisco, California .
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Charles R. Olson is a zoning attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Lubin Olson & Niewiadomski LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California. Educated at University of California Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1987) and Harvard University (—, 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Charles R. Olson is a partner with Lubin Olson in San Francisco, California
- His practice focuses on Land Use and Zoning Law, real estate, affordable housing, and related litigation
- Mr. Olson represents developers, institutions, and property owners in matters involving land use entitlements, regulatory compliance, project approvals, and real estate transactions throughout San Francisco, the Bay Area, and Northern California
- Mr. Olson assists clients with obtaining discretionary approvals, permits, and other governmental authorizations needed for development and redevelopment projects
- His experience includes advising on large residential communities, mixed-use developments, and corporate campus projects
- He regularly works with issues arising under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), general plans, the Subdivision Map Act, and local zoning ordinances and planning regulations
- In addition to entitlement and planning matters, Mr. Olson represents clients in land use and zoning disputes and CEQA litigation in courts across California
- He has handled numerous cases in both Superior Courts and the California Courts of Appeal involving development approvals, environmental review, and challenges to land use decisions
- Through this work, he provides guidance to clients navigating complex regulatory frameworks affecting development and land use in California
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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 San Francisco 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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