Atty. Nathan R. Olansen

Atty. Nathan R. Olansen

Nathan R. Olansen is the Managing Shareholder in the law firm of Midgett Preti Olansen.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Nathan R. Olansen at a glance

Nathan R. Olansen is a trusts, tax, and tax litigation attorney based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Midgett Preti Olansen PC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2000) and North Carolina (2019). Educated at Regent University (J.D., 2000) and Old Dominion University (BS, 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Nathan R. Olansen is the Managing Shareholder in the law firm of Midgett Preti Olansen
  • His practice is focused on estate planning, probate and trust administration, IRS and state and local tax audit and tax collection cases, as well as individual and entity tax planning, asset protection and a variety of related transactional matters such as business succession planning, business entity start-ups and tax planning for divorce
  • Nathan has extensive experience in drafting and implementing all types of basic and complex estate planning documents such as revocable trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILIT), grantor retained annuity trusts (GRAT), charitable remainder trusts (CRT), asset protection trusts, and generation skipping transfer tax trusts
  • Mr. Olansen also assists clients with the administration of trusts and estates, whether through the probate process or in private trusts, and often serves as the executor and/or trustee for clients seeking long-term, professional trust management
  • Mr. Olansen also has extensive experience in individual, gift, estate and trust income tax compliance and preparation (Form 1040, 1041, 706 and 709), and trust and estate fiduciary accounting preparation
  • A significant part of Mr. Olansen’s tax practice is dedicated to representing individuals and businesses before the IRS, state, and local taxing authorities in tax disputes, audits, appeals and collection actions
  • Nathan’s tax collection practice helps clients by removing levies, garnishments and liens, amending and correcting previous tax returns, filing delinquent tax returns, negotiating with the IRS and state governments to establish payment plans, conducting Collection Due Process Hearings (CDP), and submitting Offers in Compromise (OIC) to settle taxpayer debts that cannot be repaid
  • In addition to being an attorney, Nathan is also a certified public accountant, and served in the U.S
  • Marine Corps as a member of Delta Co., 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion

Practice Areas Explained

Nathan R. Olansen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nathan R. Olansen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Tax Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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 Virginia Beach 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nathan R. Olansen

Where is Nathan R. Olansen's law office located?
Nathan R. Olansen's law practice is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The firm is Midgett Preti Olansen PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nathan R. Olansen handle?
Nathan R. Olansen focuses on trusts, tax, tax litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Nathan R. Olansen practiced law?
Nathan R. Olansen has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Nathan R. Olansen go to law school?
Nathan R. Olansen earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (BS, 1995).
How can I contact Nathan R. Olansen for a consultation?
You can contact Nathan R. Olansen 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 Nathan R. Olansen received?
Nathan R. Olansen's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
Regent University
- 2000
BS
Old Dominion University
- 1995

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent ™ Peer Review Rating by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation and Controversy–Tax
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation-Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America, Tax
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Accredited Estate Planner, National Association of Estate Planners & Councils
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AVVO - Superb 10.0/10.0 rating
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2000
North Carolina
Admitted: 2019

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