Atty. Erik Olson

Atty. Erik Olson

Erik Olson is a lawyer practicing commercial, patent litigation, litigation and 10 other areas of law. Erik received a B.A. degree from Westmont College in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Erik Olson at a glance

Erik Olson is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Morrison & Foerster LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1995), District of Columbia (1996), and Washington (2006). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1994) and Westmont College (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Erik Olson is a lawyer practicing commercial, patent litigation, litigation and 10 other areas of law
  • Erik received a B.A. degree from Westmont College in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Erik practices at Morrison & Foerster LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Erik Olson's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Erik Olson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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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 Palo Alto 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 Erik Olson

Where is Erik Olson's law office located?
Erik Olson's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Morrison & Foerster LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Erik Olson handle?
Erik Olson focuses on patent, business, ip, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Erik Olson practiced law?
Erik Olson has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Erik Olson go to law school?
Erik Olson earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Erik Olson for a consultation?
You can contact Erik Olson 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.
What awards or recognition has Erik Olson received?
Erik Olson's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1994
B.A.
Westmont College
- 1990

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1996
Washington
Admitted: 2006

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