Andrew W. Olsen

Andrew W. Olsen

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 50 years

Elder law Lawyer at Wilmington, NC
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate ... +2 more

319 North 3rd st, Suite 300, Wilmington, NC

About Andrew

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Pro bono

2 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 37 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1988

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 50 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1975

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Elder Law Group of Cranfill, Sumner & Hartzog LLP

319 North 3rd st, Suite 300, Wilmington, NC, 28401

Law Offices of Andrew W. Olsen

114 Wall Street, Schallotte, NC

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Andrew W. Olsen's Reviews

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2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Giles | March 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thanks so much

We loved talking with Mr. Olsen. He has a great personality and is very easy to talk to. He knows the details! Thanks so much.

Posted by anonymous | August 5, 2013

Excellent knowledge of Elder Law & Elder Care within both given industry community...

I have been familiar with this attorney group for a number of years and had always heard positive remarks regarding their services and staff. Last October I hired on with them as an independent contractor and have since grown to know why they have such a strong and quality reputation. I refer them of...ten and have heard them speak on numerous occasions... I always learn something and went to them personally when seeking Elder Law advice for my own parents.

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Andrew W. Olsen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Dickens

Unknown lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am impressed with Mr. Olsen's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Frederick Nance

Elder law lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend and endorse Andy! Andy is one of the best elder law attorneys I know. He's well-respected and a true leader in the elder law field. Beyond his legal excellence, Andy and his team really care about their clients."

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Philip Hedrick

Elder law lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse Andy. He caring and knowledgeable attorney."

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Thomas Goolsby

Elder law lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"My firm has referred elder law cases to him for many years. He is an excellent attorney who does superb work. I highly recommend him."

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Joel Rhine

Elder law lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Terrific lawyer!"

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Helayne Payne

Elder law lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Andy Olsen is a Certified Elder Law Attorney ("CELA"). This designation is given by the National Elder Law Foundation and is only given to those attorneys who demonstrate an enhanced proficiency, knowledge, skill set in Elder law in order to be held out to the community as a CELA. More importantly, Andy serves his clients with compassion and understanding, a unique quality among lawyers."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation

2009

2009 Best of Wilmington - Elder Law Firm, Local Business Association

2008

2008 Best of Wilmington - Estate Planning Law Firm, US Local Busienss Association

2000

Superior Court Certified Mediator, North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission

Work Experience

2001 - 2010

Attorney, Elder Law Firm of Andrew Olsen

Associations

2013 - Present

North Carolina State Bar Committee for Elder Law

Chairperson

2011 - Present

National Elder Law Foundation

CELA

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

VA Certified Attorney

Arbitrator Certified in District Court

Mediator Certified for Superior Court

Mediator Certified before the Clerk

Education

1975

Georgetown University

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

Pomona College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Unprogram

Avoiding Medicaid Estate Recovery

2012

The Probate Process From Start to Finish

Probate

2011

The Keys

Living Wills & Trusts and Health Care Powers of Attorney

2011

Economic and Workforce Development Planning for Long Term Care; Veteran's Benefits

2011

Economic and Workforce Development Wills & Probate

2011

Coastal Senior Expo

Elder Law Issues & Advance Directives

2010

Veterans & Spouses Benefits Workshop - October 12th

VA Benefits

2010

Senior Resource Event - November 9th

Wills & Trusts

2010

Probate Process from Start to Finish Seminar - December 17th Understanding the Role of the Personal Representative in Probate

2010

First Annual New Hanover County Senior Resource Event

Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney

2010

Family Caregiver Support Group

Veteran's Benefits - Aid & Attendance

2010

End of Life Workshop - October 30th

Wills & Trusts

2010

End of Life Workshop

Wills & Trusts, LIfe Care Plans

Languages

English

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