Atty. James A. Olsen

Atty. James A. Olsen

James A. Olsen is a lawyer practicing environmental / natural resources, family, personal injury.

New York New York 59 yrs experience 59 year
Call (862) 206-3957 Book Appointment

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About James A. Olsen at a glance

James A. Olsen is a personal injury, family law, and environmental attorney based in New York, New York. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in New York (1967). Educated at St Johns (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James A. Olsen is a lawyer practicing environmental / natural resources, family, personal injury
  • James received a degree from St Johns, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • James practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Olsen's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Where is James A. Olsen's law office located?
James A. Olsen's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Olsen handle?
James A. Olsen focuses on personal injury, family law, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James A. Olsen practiced law?
James A. Olsen has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did James A. Olsen go to law school?
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Education

St Johns
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1967

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