Atty. Richard L. Olson

Atty. Richard L. Olson

Richard L. Olson is a lawyer practicing public utility law, trusts law, probate and 3 other areas of law.

Madison Madison 67 yrs experience 67 year
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About Richard L. Olson at a glance

Richard L. Olson is a trusts, probate, real estate, government, and energy attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1959) and Wisconsin (1959). Educated at University of Wisconsin (LL.B., 1958) and University of Wisconsin (B.S., 1952). Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard L. Olson is a lawyer practicing public utility law, trusts law, probate and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1952, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • Richard practices in Madison, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Richard L. Olson's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Richard L. Olson is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Wisconsin →

Probate

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Richard L. Olson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Wisconsin →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Richard L. Olson is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Wisconsin →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Richard L. Olson is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Wisconsin →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard L. Olson

Where is Richard L. Olson's law office located?
Richard L. Olson's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard L. Olson handle?
Richard L. Olson focuses on trusts, probate, real estate, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Richard L. Olson practiced law?
Richard L. Olson has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did Richard L. Olson go to law school?
Richard L. Olson earned their education at (LL.B., 1958); (B.S., 1952).
How can I contact Richard L. Olson for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
University of Wisconsin
- 1958
B.S.
University of Wisconsin
- 1952

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1959
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1959

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