Atty. Thomas Richard Olson

Atty. Thomas Richard Olson

Hon. Thomas Richard Olson is a lawyer practicing professional liability, automobile law, premises liability law and 2 other areas of law.

Fargo Fargo 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Thomas Richard Olson at a glance

Thomas Richard Olson is a Managing Partner based in Fargo, North Dakota, practicing at Johnson, Ramstad & Mottinger, PLLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on slip & fall, product liability, and adr. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1981), North Dakota (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota U.S. District Court (1986). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1981) and Augsburg College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Clay County, Cass County, Seventh District, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations State Bar Association of North Dakota Defense Research Institute Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association North Dakota Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Fargo, ND and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Hon. Thomas Richard Olson is a lawyer practicing professional liability, automobile law, premises liability law and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas Richard received a B.A. degree from Augsburg College in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Thomas Richard practices at Johnson, Ramstad & Mottinger, PLLP in Fargo, ND

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Richard Olson's Areas of Practice

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

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Thomas Richard Olson is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in North Dakota →

Product Liability

Thomas Richard Olson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in North Dakota →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Thomas Richard Olson is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in North Dakota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Dakota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Richard Olson

Where is Thomas Richard Olson's law office located?
Thomas Richard Olson's law practice is located in Fargo, North Dakota. The firm is Johnson, Ramstad & Mottinger, PLLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Richard Olson handle?
Thomas Richard Olson focuses on slip & fall, product liability, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Dakota.
How long has Thomas Richard Olson practiced law?
Thomas Richard Olson has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Thomas Richard Olson go to law school?
Thomas Richard Olson earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Thomas Richard Olson for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas Richard Olson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas Richard Olson received?
Thomas Richard Olson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1981
B.A.
Augsburg College
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1981
North Dakota
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota U.S. District Court
Admitted: 1986

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