Atty. Richard J. Olson

Atty. Richard J. Olson

Deputy, Town Attorney of Poughkeepsie, 1990-1994; Deputy, Town Attorney of Hyde Park, 1998-1999; Chairman of the Board: Concord Village Lutheran Care Center; Castle Court and Kings Apartments Senior Housing Units; Vice Chairman of The Lutheran Care Network; Serves on the Marist College Business Division Fund Campaign; Member: Board of Counselors, Children's Home of Poughkeepsie, 2008-2011; Board of Directors, Childrens Home of Poughkeepsie, NY; Board of Directors, New Horizons Foundation; Former Board Member, Rehab Programs, Inc.; Former Vice President, Arlington Rowing Association.

Millbrook Millbrook 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard J. Olson at a glance

Richard J. Olson is an Of Counsel based in Millbrook, New York, practicing at Mackey Catania & Whalen LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1985) and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1985). Educated at Pace University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Seton Hall University (B.S.B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Dutchess County and New York State (Member, Sections on: Municipal Law Corporate Counsel) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Millbrook, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Deputy, Town Attorney of Poughkeepsie, 1990-1994
  • Deputy, Town Attorney of Hyde Park, 1998-1999
  • Chairman of the Board: Concord Village Lutheran Care Center
  • Castle Court and Kings Apartments Senior Housing Units
  • Vice Chairman of The Lutheran Care Network
  • Serves on the Marist College Business Division Fund Campaign

Member

  • Board of Counselors, Children's Home of Poughkeepsie, 2008-2011
  • Board of Directors, Childrens Home of Poughkeepsie, NY
  • Board of Directors, New Horizons Foundation
  • Former Board Member, Rehab Programs, Inc
  • Former Vice President, Arlington Rowing Association

Practice Areas Explained

Richard J. Olson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard J. Olson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Contracts

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Millbrook are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard J. Olson

Where is Richard J. Olson's law office located?
Richard J. Olson's law practice is located in Millbrook, New York. The firm is Mackey Catania & Whalen LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard J. Olson handle?
Richard J. Olson focuses on formation, contracts, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard J. Olson practiced law?
Richard J. Olson has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Richard J. Olson go to law school?
Richard J. Olson earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S.B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Richard J. Olson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard J. Olson received?
Richard J. Olson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Practice Areas

Bank Collections Banks And Banking Zoning Planning and Land Use Building And Public Safety Codes Business Formation Business Law Business Organization Business Transactions Buy Sell Agreements Buying and Selling of Businesses Cemetery Law Charter School Law Commercial Contracts Commercial Lending Commercial Loans Commercial Mortgages Commercial Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions Commercial Real Estate Contracts Commercial Real Estate Development Commercial Real Estate Finance Commercial Real Estate Sales Condemnation Contracts Corporate Contracts Corporate Finance Corporate Law Corporate Organization Corporate Real Estate County Government Law Credit Union Law Education Law Eminent Domain Environmental Due Diligence Environmental Land Use Environmental Permitting Fire Districts General Practice Highways Improvement Districts Incorporation Land Conservation Land Development Land Entitlement Land Use Land Use Litigation Land Use Permitting Land Use Regulation Limited Liability Company Law Local Government Defense Local Government Law Local Government Liability Mortgage Banking Law Mortgage Refinancing Mortgage Tax Mortgages Municipal Municipal Corporation Law Municipal Defense Municipal Labor Law Municipal Law Municipal Liability Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations Nonprofit Corporations Nonprofit Organizations Law Public Officials Liability Residential and Commercial Real Estate Rezoning Secondary Mortgage Market Secured Lending Shopping Center Development Special Districts Special Education Subdivisions Tax Exempt Organizations Water Districts Zoning Law Zoning Variances

Education

J.D.
Pace University School of Law
- 1984
B.S.B.A.
Seton Hall University
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1985

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