Atty. William E. Olson

Atty. William E. Olson

William E. Olson is a lawyer practicing administrative law, business formation, civil litigation and 11 other areas of law.

Lincoln Lincoln 52 Years Experience 52 year
Call (539) 888-5748

Profile Summary

About William E. Olson at a glance

William E. Olson is a Partner based in Lincoln, Nebraska, practicing at DeMars Gordon Olson Zalewski & Wynner. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1974) and District of Columbia (2002). Educated at University of Nebraska (J.D., 1974) and University of Nebraska (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lincoln and Nebraska State (Member: Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section Chair, Law Practice Management Section) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Lincoln, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William E. Olson is a lawyer practicing administrative law, business formation, civil litigation and 11 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • William practices at DeMars Gordon Olson Zalewski & Wynner in Lincoln, NE

Practice Areas Explained

William E. Olson's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

William E. Olson is one of 32,102 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Nebraska →

Trusts

William E. Olson is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Nebraska →

Probate

William E. Olson is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Nebraska →

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.

William E. Olson is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Nebraska →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William E. Olson is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nebraska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nebraska

Practicing law in Nebraska. Legal matters in Nebraska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lincoln are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nebraska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nebraska brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Nebraska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William E. Olson

Where is William E. Olson's law office located?
William E. Olson's law practice is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm is DeMars Gordon Olson Zalewski & Wynner. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William E. Olson handle?
William E. Olson focuses on formation, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has William E. Olson practiced law?
William E. Olson has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William E. Olson go to law school?
William E. Olson earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact William E. Olson for a consultation?
You can contact William E. 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 William E. Olson received?
William E. Olson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Nebraska
- 1974
B.A.
University of Nebraska
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1974
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2002

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