Atty. James M. Olson
James M. Olson is a lawyer practicing environmental, land use, municipal and 7 other areas of law.
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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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- 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
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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 attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James M. Olson is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →
James M. Olson is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Michigan →
James M. Olson is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Michigan →
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 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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