Atty. Mark G. Olive

Atty. Mark G. Olive

Mark Olive is an experienced and accomplished workers' compensation attorney. Martindale-Hubbell, the most respected directory in the legal community, gave Mark an AV Preeminent 5.0 Rating for both professional skills and ethics - the highest designation available in both categories.

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Profile Summary

About Mark G. Olive at a glance

Mark G. Olive is a workers comp attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at SiebenCarey. Admitted to practice in Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association. Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1979) and University of Notre Dame (BA, 1976). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law (2026). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mark Olive is an experienced and accomplished workers' compensation attorney
  • Martindale-Hubbell, the most respected directory in the legal community, gave Mark an AV Preeminent 5.0 Rating for both professional skills and ethics - the highest designation available in both categories
  • In addition, Mark has been selected for Super Lawyer honors regularly since 2000 and most recently again in 2013
  • Super Lawyer honorees are selected from an annual survey and the distinction is bestowed on less than five percent of Minnesota's practicing attorneys
  • Mark was also selected in Minnesota Law & Politics Top 40 Workers' Compensation Attorneys and was selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for Workers' Compensation
  • Mark has been protecting the rights of injured workers in the courtroom for over 30 years
  • As a former co-chair of the Minnesota Association for Justice committee from 1993 to 2000 and a current active member, he has lobbied against regular attempts by the business community to reduce workers' compensation benefits for Minnesota workers
  • Mark is also a friend of organized labor and speaks frequently to union and other employee groups about a range of issues affecting the health and safety of working men and women

Practice Areas Explained

Mark G. Olive's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark G. Olive handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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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 Minneapolis 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 Mark G. Olive

Where is Mark G. Olive's law office located?
Mark G. Olive's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is SiebenCarey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark G. Olive handle?
Mark G. Olive focuses on workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
Where did Mark G. Olive go to law school?
Mark G. Olive earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (BA, 1976).
How can I contact Mark G. Olive for a consultation?
You can contact Mark G. Olive 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 Mark G. Olive received?
Mark G. Olive's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Top 40 Workers' Compensation Attorneys.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1979
BA
University of Notre Dame
- 1976

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 40 Workers' Compensation Attorneys
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leading Minnesota Attorney - American Research Corporation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 Rating by lawyers.com and Martindale-Hubbell lawyers directory
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 10 Attorney Award - National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association

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