James Olson, originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, is a distinguished attorney with an impressive academic background. He earned a B.S. in mathematics from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1971, followed by a J.D. with distinction from the University of Arizona in 1974. He began his legal journey as a clerk for the Supreme Court of Nevada and quickly became a member of the State Bar of Nevada. Additionally, he holds membership in the Arizona Bar and is admitted to practice before the United States Courts of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Renowned for his unique legal skills, James leads the firm with a practical approach, managing cases of varying complexities. As managing shareholder, he frequently interacts with the firm’s attorneys, supporting them with case assignments. He focuses on legal and professional malpractice, construction defects, products liability, complex litigation, and appellate practice. A fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, he plays a pivotal role in defending multi-million dollar cases and is an accomplished appellate advocate in high-profile Nevada Supreme Court cases. James also shares his profound knowledge through lectures at seminars on construction defects and professional malpractice.
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1974, Nevada
1975, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
1982, U.S. Supreme Court
MembershipsClark County and American (Member, Sections on: Insurance Negligence and Compensation
Corporation, Banking and Business Law) Bar Associations
State Bar of Nevada
Defense Research Institute
Association of Southern Nevada Defense Counsel
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolUniversity of Arizona
Class of 1974
J.D.
with distinction
Other EducationUniversity of Nevada
Class of 1971
B.S.
with high distinction
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1948
Las Vegas, Nevada, December 10, 1948
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What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?James R Olson was admitted in 1974 to the State of Nevada.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?Yes, James R Olson has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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What year was this attorney's law firm established?The Law Offices of Olson Cannon & Gormley was established in 1960.
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Is this attorney listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers?James R Olson is listed in the Appellate Practice, Civil Trial Practice, Insurance Defense, Insurance Law and Medical Malpractice section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.