Atty. David A Olson
David A Olson is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, products liability, mass tort & class actions. David received a B.A. degree from Lake Forest College in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Admiralty & Maritime & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 48+ Years Experience
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About David A Olson at a Glance
David A Olson is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Frilot L.L.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on class action, product liability, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1978). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1978) and Lake Forest College (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David A Olson
- David A Olson is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, products liability, mass tort & class actions
- David received a B.A. degree from Lake Forest College in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- David practices at Frilot L.L.C. in New Orleans, LA
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David A Olson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A Olson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Class Action in New Orleans
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Product Liability in New Orleans
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in New Orleans
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Orleans-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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Why Clients in New Orleans Choose David A Olson
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 David A Olson's practice in the field of class action, product liability, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David A Olson brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering class action, product liability, and maritime, David A Olson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means David A Olson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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