Atty. James R. Olson

Atty. James R. Olson

James R. Olson is a lawyer practicing insurance law, government, personal injury law and 3 other areas of law.

New Ulm New Ulm 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About James R. Olson at a glance

James R. Olson is a Co. Atty. based in New Ulm, Minnesota. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, litigation, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1969) and Minnesota (1972). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1969) and St. Mary's College (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Brown County, Ninth Judicial District, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in New Ulm, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James R. Olson is a lawyer practicing insurance law, government, personal injury law and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from St. Mary's College in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • James practices in New Ulm, MN

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Olson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James R. Olson 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.

James R. Olson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →

Family Law

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

James R. Olson is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James R. Olson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James R. Olson is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Minnesota →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James R. Olson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James R. Olson

Where is James R. Olson's law office located?
James R. Olson's law practice is located in New Ulm, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Olson handle?
James R. Olson focuses on personal injury, family law, litigation, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has James R. Olson practiced law?
James R. Olson has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did James R. Olson go to law school?
James R. Olson earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact James R. Olson for a consultation?
You can contact James R. 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 R. Olson received?
James R. Olson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1969
B.A.
St. Mary's College
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1969
Minnesota
Admitted: 1972

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