Atty. Scott Pursel Olson

Atty. Scott Pursel Olson

Scott Pursel Olson is a lawyer practicing energy & utilities, land use & zoning, land use and 3 other areas of law. Scott received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Geneseo in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Albany Albany 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Pursel Olson at a glance

Scott Pursel Olson is a Member based in Albany, New York, practicing at Cooper Erving & Savage LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (1994). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1993) and State University of New York at Geneseo (B.S., 1989). Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott Pursel Olson is a lawyer practicing energy & utilities, land use & zoning, land use and 3 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Geneseo in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Scott practices at Cooper Erving & Savage LLP in Albany, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Pursel Olson's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

Scott Pursel Olson is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New York →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Scott Pursel Olson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New York →

Energy & Utilities Law

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

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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 Albany 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 Scott Pursel Olson

Where is Scott Pursel Olson's law office located?
Scott Pursel Olson's law practice is located in Albany, New York. The firm is Cooper Erving & Savage LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Pursel Olson handle?
Scott Pursel Olson focuses on real estate, zoning, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Scott Pursel Olson practiced law?
Scott Pursel Olson has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Scott Pursel Olson go to law school?
Scott Pursel Olson earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1989).
How can I contact Scott Pursel Olson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1993
B.S.
State University of New York at Geneseo
- 1989

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1994

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