Atty. David Olson
David is a passionate trial lawyer who has been focused on helping people when they need it most for over 10 years. He devotes his practice to bodily injury litigation, including general liability, catastrophic injury and wrongful death, inadequate security, premises liability, auto accidents, trucking accidents, slip/trip and falls, civil tort litigation, commercial litigation, and general trial practice.
Commercial Law & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA · 20+ Years Experience
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About David Olson at a Glance
David Olson is an Attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Fain, Major & Brennan, P.C.. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Georgia Georgia Superior Courts U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia Georgia Court of A (2006). Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Georgia Institute of Technology (B.S., 2003). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships State Bar of Georgia Lawyers Club of Atlanta. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Olson
- David is a passionate trial lawyer who has been focused on helping people when they need it most for over 10 years
- He devotes his practice to bodily injury litigation, including general liability, catastrophic injury and wrongful death, inadequate security, premises liability, auto accidents, trucking accidents, slip/trip and falls, civil tort litigation, commercial litigation, and general trial practice
- In addition to his injury litigation practice, he has practiced as a criminal defense lawyer with years of experience both prosecuting and defending those accused of a crime
- Over the years, David has tried cases to jury verdict as lead counsel, practiced in defense of injury ligation, but has also represented severely injured plaintiffs
- In 2016, while representing the plaintiff, David obtained a settlement of $1,500,000 for a young woman in her senior year of high school who was tragically and catastrophically burned in a negligently performed chemistry experiment at her high school
- David and his team navigated the many technicalities involving official, governmental immunities for schools and school employees to successfully settle the case before any immunity motions were filed
- His time successfully representing plaintiffs gives David a unique perspective in defending jury cases practically and efficiently
- David is also an honoree on the Georgia Rising Stars list, voted by his peers as one of Atlanta's best lawyers
- Only 2.5 percent of the attorneys in Georgia are honored on the Georgia Rising Stars list
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Practice Areas Explained
David Olson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Olson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Personal Injury in Atlanta
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Criminal Defense in Atlanta
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
David Olson is one of 212,605 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Georgia →
Business & Corporate Law in Atlanta
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David Olson is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Insurance Law in Atlanta
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-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 Atlanta Choose David 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 Olson's practice in the field of personal injury, criminal defense, business, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Olson brings 20+ 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 personal injury, criminal defense, and business, David Olson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means David 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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Common Legal Issues David Olson Handles in Atlanta
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David Olson has experience with under Georgia 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 David Olson directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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