Atty. Douglas J. Olcott

Atty. Douglas J. Olcott

Douglas J. Olcott is a lawyer practicing litigation law, appellate practice, insurance defense and 10 other areas of law.

New Castle New Castle 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas J. Olcott at a glance

Douglas J. Olcott is an Associate based in New Castle, Pennsylvania, practicing at Dallas W. Hartman P.C., Attorneys at Law. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1990), U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal District Indiana (1990), Pennsylvania (2007), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (2007). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Montclair State College (B.A. Political, 1987). Active member of New Jersey Defense Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in New Castle, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas J. Olcott is a lawyer practicing litigation law, appellate practice, insurance defense and 10 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Montclair State College in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Douglas practices at Dallas W. Hartman P.C., Attorneys at Law in New Castle, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas J. Olcott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas J. Olcott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Douglas J. Olcott is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Douglas J. Olcott is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Wrongful Death

Douglas J. Olcott is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Personal Injury

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.

Douglas J. Olcott is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Douglas J. Olcott is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Castle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas J. Olcott

Where is Douglas J. Olcott's law office located?
Douglas J. Olcott's law practice is located in New Castle, Pennsylvania. The firm is Dallas W. Hartman P.C., Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas J. Olcott handle?
Douglas J. Olcott focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Douglas J. Olcott practiced law?
Douglas J. Olcott has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Douglas J. Olcott go to law school?
Douglas J. Olcott earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A. Political, 1987).
How can I contact Douglas J. Olcott for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas J. Olcott directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University School of Law
- 1990
B.A. Political
Montclair State College
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal District Indiana
Admitted: 1990
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2007

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