John Francis Olsen

John Francis Olsen

also known as The Law Office of John F. Olsen, LLC

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 34 years

Litigation Lawyer at Montclair, NJ
Practice Areas: Business, Litigation, Securities & Investment Fraud, Employment & Labor

33 Plymouth St Ste 108, Montclair, NJ

About John

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 25%

Draft and negotiate business contracts, purchase and sale agreements, shareholder and operating agreements. Business and incorporation services. Draft and negotiate construction contracts.

25%
Employment and Labor 25%

Represent individuals and companies in discrimination, wage and hour, non-compete and intellectual property disputes. Represent individuals and companies in drafting and negotiating employment, shareholder and severance agreements.

25%
Litigation 25%

Handle all types of business litigation, including contract, defamation, employment, discrimination, wage and hour, intellectual property, real estate and construction disputes. Appear before trial courts, appellate courts and arbitration panels.

25%
Securities and Investment Fraud 25%

The prosecution and defense of securities, investment and other types of fraud cases before trial courts and arbitration panels.

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 29 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1996

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 33 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of John F Olsen, LLC

33 Plymouth St Ste 108, Montclair, NJ, 07042-2677

The Law Office of John F. Olsen LLC

5 International Drive, Suite 125, Rye Brook, NY, 10573

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John Francis Olsen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by joe | January 15, 2015 | Employment & Labor

needed a lawyer

I was referred to John Olsen by a family member who had used him for an employment related issue and recomended him as I was in need of an employment attorney I have a small contracting company in NYC and had a serious problem come up. from the first time I spoke to John I knew he was the guy for th...e job he was always on point always returned my calls and worked out a great payment plan and may I say also won my case I would recomend John Olsen to anyone looking to hire a lawyer hes a winner!

Posted by Joe | January 08, 2015 | Employment & Labor

Top Notch Employment Attorney

I had the pleasure of working with John on my employment case. John was extremely knowledgeable of the laws surrounding my case and kept me informed each step of the way during negotiations. The outcome was not only favorable and more to my satisfaction, but the time and effort that John put into t...his case proved that he is there for his client. I am more than happy to write this review for John and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing his services. He is by far one of the best attorney's I have ever retained to help with any legal matters and wouldn't hesitate to use him again. Joe V

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William Denver

Litigation lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I enthusiastically endorse John Olsen. I have known John for over 15 years and have worked with him on a number of complex cases. John Olsen is very smart and he is an extremely effiicient attorney. He has an established record of protecting his clients and is very trustworthy."

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Gigio Ninan

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I was connected with John Olsen by a former colleague of mine, Owen McKeon. John came highly recommended. Since starting my own practice, I have had the opportunity to review John's work product on a regular basis and it is always well-done having co-counseled on a few matters. I wholeheartedly endorse John."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

1991

Order of the Coif, U Pacific McGeorge School of Law

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Partner, The Law Office of John F. Olsen, LLC

2000 - 2008

Partner, Robertson, Freilich, Bruno & Cohen, LLC

1999 - 2000

Partner, Carabba, Locke & Olsen

1993 - 1999

Associate, Orrick, Herrington, Suitcliffe, LLP

1992 - 1993

Associate, Paul Hastings Janofksy & Walker, LLP

Associations

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

2004 - Present

Montclair Ski Club

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Defamation Claim Against Background Investigation Company

Plaintiff verdict - $2.8 million. On appeal.

Discrimination Action Against A NJ University

A jury award of 6 figures for my client.

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Education

1991

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of New Hampshire

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

U Pacific Mcgeorge Law

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