John L. Olson

John L. Olson

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 35% Litigation
  • 17% Estate Planning
  • 16% Business
  • 12% Construction / Development
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%), Fixed (Sometimes), Pro Bono (3%)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Johnwas born and raised on the Island of O`ahu, and moved to Kona in 1973 with his wife Jill (Roehrig) Olson. There, they raised two sons: Robert and Peter... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“EXCELLENT ATTORNEY WHO FOUGHT FOR ME”

Posted by: a Litigation client, 14 days ago.

Client Review: I highly recommend John. He helped me out beyond my expectations. He was always very upfront with me. He is not afraid to tell it like it is.
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Robert Kenneth Olson

I endorse John, very few attorneys practice in such a wide range of legal matters. He has the experience, knowledge, and skill to assist his clients... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Olson , Kealakekua (HI), 14 days ago
Peter S.R. Olson

I am proud to work for John who is one of the most experienced attorneys on Hawaii Island. He has a diverse practice and the knowledge to assist his... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Peter Olson , Kealakekua (HI), 3 months ago

Résumé

 

License

40 years since John L. Olson was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Hawaii Authorized to practice law 1973 05/07/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Founding Attorney at Olson & Sons, Attorneys-at-Law, A Law Corporation 1978–present
Supervising Attorney - Hawaii Island at Office of the Public Defender State of Hawaii 1975–1978
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Hawaii, Manoa Sociology BA - Bachelor of Arts 1969
University of San Francisco School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Life Time Award for Service West Hawaii Bar Association 2012
Special Service Certificate Univeristy of San Francisco Law School 1973
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Vice President Keoua Canoe Club 2013–present
Bench Bar Committee West Hawaii Bar Association 2012–present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Attorney's sons join him in practice West Hawaii Today 2012
Public offers resounding 'no' to Lyman's condo West Hawaii Today 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Island of Hawaii Circumnavigation Presentation 2012