Atty. Richard James Olson

Atty. Richard James Olson

Richard James Olson is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate law, civil practice. Richard received a A.B. degree from Rockhurst College, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Independence Independence 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About Richard James Olson at a glance

Richard James Olson is a estate planning, tax, and litigation attorney based in Independence, Missouri. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1975). Educated at St. Louis University J.D. (—) and Rockhurst College A.B. (—). Serands clients in Independence, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard James Olson is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate law, civil practice
  • Richard received a A.B. degree from Rockhurst College, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Richard practices in Independence, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Richard James Olson's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Richard James Olson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

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

Richard James Olson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Richard James Olson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Richard James Olson's law office located?
Richard James Olson's law practice is located in Independence, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard James Olson handle?
Richard James Olson focuses on estate planning, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Richard James Olson practiced law?
Richard James Olson has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
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Education

St. Louis University J.D.
- In Progress
Rockhurst College A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1975

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