Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Roswell, NM · 48+ Years Experience
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About Richard E. Olson at a Glance
Richard E. Olson is a Partner based in Roswell, New Mexico, practicing at Hinkle Shanor LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1978). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1978) and University of Mississippi (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of New Mexico Defense Research Institute. Serves clients in Roswell, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Richard E. Olson
- Mr. Richard E. Olson is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, oil and gas litigation, employment litigation and 1 other area of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Richard practices at Hinkle Shanor LLP in Roswell, NM
Practice Areas Explained
Richard E. Olson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard E. Olson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Roswell.
Personal Injury in Roswell
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.
Richard E. Olson is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Mexico →
Employment Law in Roswell
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Richard E. Olson is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Mexico →
Business & Corporate Law in Roswell
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Richard E. Olson is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Mexico →
Civil Litigation in Roswell
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Richard E. Olson is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Mexico →
Energy & Utilities Law in Roswell
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Roswell
Practicing law in New Mexico. Legal matters in New Mexico are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Roswell are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Mexico state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Mexico 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 New Mexico courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Roswell Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Roswell-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 Roswell Choose Richard E. 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 Richard E. Olson's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Richard E. Olson brings 48+ 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 business, Richard E. Olson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Roswell
A Roswell-based practice means Richard E. 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 Richard E. Olson Handles in Roswell
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