Atty. Nathan John Olson
Nathan J. Olson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and grew up in the Midwest.
Divorce & More Attorney · Serving Fairfax, VA · 20+ Years Experience
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About Nathan John Olson at a Glance
Nathan John Olson is a Partner based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Cooper Ginsberg Gray PLLC. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and child support. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2006). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of Tulsa (B.A., 1999). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Virginia State Bar Fairfax Bar Association American Bar Association. Serves clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Nathan John Olson
- Nathan J. Olson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and grew up in the Midwest
- He now lives in Arlington, Virginia
- Mr. Olson focuses his practice solely on family law matters including divorce
- property division
- custody, support and visitation matters
- protective orders
- and adoptions
- Mr. Olson strives to provide thoughtful, practical, and zealous representation while being mindful of client costs
- Mr. Olson obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from the University of Tulsa in 1999
- In his senior year, he traveled to London, England for a study abroad program, where he interned for Sophie Rhys-Jones, the Countess of Wessex
- After graduation, he worked in Wellington, New Zealand before attending law school
- Mr. Olson earned his Juris Doctor degree from the George Mason University School of Law in 2006
- Mr. Olson was the Vice-Justice of the Moot Court Board, a Legal Writing Fellow, and a member of the Civil Rights Law Journal
- Mr. Olson began working for Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC as an intern through George Mason’s Domestic Relations Legal Clinic
- He also clerked for Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC before joining the firm as an associate attorney in the fall of 2006
- Mr. Olson is a member of the Board of Governors of the Virginia State Bar’s Young Lawyers Conference and a member of the Fairfax Bar Association
- He is also an adjunct professor at the George Mason University School of Law
- He is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is licensed as a Guardian ad Litem for children
- Mr. Olson was selected as a 2013 Virginia Rising Star by Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine
- In addition to his legal career, Mr. Olson is a published author of children’s books
- He has authored more than thirty non-fiction books which appear in school libraries throughout the country
Practice Areas Explained
Nathan John Olson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nathan John Olson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fairfax.
Divorce in Fairfax
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Child Custody & Visitation in Fairfax
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Family Law in Fairfax
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Real Estate Law in Fairfax
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Child Support in Fairfax
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fairfax
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fairfax are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Fairfax Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fairfax-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 Fairfax Choose Nathan John 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 Nathan John Olson's practice in the field of divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and child support.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Nathan John Olson brings 20+ 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 divorce, child custody, and family law, Nathan John Olson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fairfax
A Fairfax-based practice means Nathan John Olson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Nathan John Olson Handles in Fairfax
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