Atty. James R Olson
James Olson, originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, is a distinguished attorney with an impressive academic background. He earned a B.S. in mathematics from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1971, followed by a J.D. with distinction from the University of Arizona in 1974.
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James R Olson is a Senior Partner based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at The Law Offices of Olson Cannon & Gormley. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on class action, construction, product liability, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1974), U.S. District Court, District of Nevada (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1981), and U.S. Supreme Court (1982). Educated at University of Arizona (J.D., 1974) and University of Nevada (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Olson, originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, is a distinguished attorney with an impressive academic background
- He earned a B.S. in mathematics from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1971, followed by a J.D. with distinction from the University of Arizona in 1974
- He began his legal journey as a clerk for the Supreme Court of Nevada and quickly became a member of the State Bar of Nevada
- Additionally, he holds membership in the Arizona Bar and is admitted to practice before the United States Courts of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court
- Renowned for his unique legal skills, James leads the firm with a practical approach, managing cases of varying complexities
- As managing shareholder, he frequently interacts with the firm’s attorneys, supporting them with case assignments
- He focuses on legal and professional malpractice, construction defects, products liability, complex litigation, and appellate practice
- A fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, he plays a pivotal role in defending multi-million dollar cases and is an accomplished appellate advocate in high-profile Nevada Supreme Court cases
- James also shares his profound knowledge through lectures at seminars on construction defects and professional malpractice
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James R Olson is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Nevada →
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Why local counsel matters in Nevada
Practicing law in Nevada. Legal matters in Nevada are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Las Vegas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nevada state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nevada 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 Nevada courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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