Atty. James M. Olson

Atty. James M. Olson

James M. Olson is a lawyer practicing environmental, land use, municipal and 7 other areas of law.

Traverse City Traverse City 55 Years Experience 55 year

Profile Summary

About James M. Olson at a glance

James M. Olson is a Member based in Traverse City, Michigan, practicing at Olson, Bzdok & Howard, P.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on real estate, class action, zoning, elder law, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1971), U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1972), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1976), and Colorado Indiana (1987). Educated at Detroit College of Law (J.D., 1971) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serves clients in Traverse City, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James M. Olson is a lawyer practicing environmental, land use, municipal and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices at Olson, Bzdok & Howard, P.C. in Traverse City, MI

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Olson's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Class Action

James M. Olson is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Michigan →

Land Use & Zoning

James M. Olson is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Michigan →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

James M. Olson is one of 47,923 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Michigan →

Environmental Law

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

James M. Olson is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James M. Olson

Where is James M. Olson's law office located?
James M. Olson's law practice is located in Traverse City, Michigan. The firm is Olson, Bzdok & Howard, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Olson handle?
James M. Olson focuses on real estate, class action, zoning, elder law, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has James M. Olson practiced law?
James M. Olson has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James M. Olson go to law school?
James M. Olson earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact James M. Olson for a consultation?
You can contact James M. 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 James M. Olson received?
James M. Olson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Detroit College of Law
- 1971
B.A.
Michigan State University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1976
Colorado Indiana
Admitted: 1987

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