Atty. David R. Olan

Atty. David R. Olan

Tributes: The Firm has achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell; Best Lawyers of America, 2011, 2012; Southern California Super Lawyers, 2006-2011. Author: "Construction Defect and Land Subsidence Litigation," California Supplement, Wiley Law Publications, 1989.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About David R. Olan at a glance

David R. Olan is a Partner based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Olan Law. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, car accidents, discrimination, sexual harassment, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in California (1989) and U.S. District Court, Southern, Central and Northern Districts of California (1990). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1989) and University of California, at Los Angeles (B.A. Salzburg, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Tributes

  • The Firm has achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell
  • Best Lawyers of America, 2011, 2012
  • Southern California Super Lawyers, 2006-2011

Author

"Construction Defect and Land Subsidence Litigation," California Supplement, Wiley Law Publications, 1989

Law School

  • Semi-finalist: Jessup International Moot Court
  • Levitt Law and Motion Moot Court
  • Recipient, Honors for Trial Advocacy, Lawyering Skills
  • International Law Society, University of San Diego, Treasurer, 1986-1987, and President, 1987-1988
  • Intern, California Coastal Commission

Practice Areas Explained

David R. Olan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David R. Olan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

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Car Accidents

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Workplace Discrimination

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Sexual Harassment

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Wrongful Death

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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 Santa Monica 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 David R. Olan

Where is David R. Olan's law office located?
David R. Olan's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Olan Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David R. Olan handle?
David R. Olan focuses on wrongful termination, car accidents, discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David R. Olan practiced law?
David R. Olan has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did David R. Olan go to law school?
David R. Olan earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A. Salzburg, 1985).
How can I contact David R. Olan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David R. Olan received?
David R. Olan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1989
B.A. Salzburg
University of California, at Los Angeles
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern, Central and Northern Districts of California
Admitted: 1990

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