Atty. Jeryl Olson
Jeryl Olson is a lawyer practicing safety, defective and dangerous products, environmental, safety & toxic torts and 5 other areas of law. Jeryl received a B.S. degree from Valparaiso University in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Defective And Dangerous Products & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 41+ Years Experience
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About Jeryl Olson at a Glance
Jeryl Olson is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, real estate, m&a, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District C (1985). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1985) and Valparaiso University (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association (Member, Department of Natural Resources Section) Air and Waste Management Association Northwest Suburban Bar Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jeryl Olson
- Jeryl Olson is a lawyer practicing safety, defective and dangerous products, environmental, safety & toxic torts and 5 other areas of law
- Jeryl received a B.S. degree from Valparaiso University in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Jeryl practices in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Jeryl Olson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeryl Olson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Personal Injury in Chicago
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.
Jeryl Olson is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Jeryl Olson is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Real Estate Law in Chicago
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Jeryl Olson is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Chicago
Jeryl Olson is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
Product Liability in Chicago
Jeryl Olson is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Jeryl Olson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jeryl Olson's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, real estate, m&a, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jeryl Olson brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and real estate, Jeryl Olson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Jeryl Olson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jeryl Olson Handles in Chicago
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