Fain, Major & Brennan100 Glenridge Point ParkwaySuite 500Atlanta, GA, 30342United States (404) 688-6633

David Andrew Olson

Avvo Rating8.6

Atlanta, GA
Licensed for 15 years
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About David

I am a passionate trial lawyer focused on helping people when they need it most, and I devote my practice to personal injury litigation, including wrongful death, negligent security, premises liability, auto accidents, trucking accidents, slip/trip and falls, civil tort litigation, commercial litigation, and general trial practice. In addition to my injury litigation practice, I have been a criminal defense lawyer with years of experience both prosecuting and defending those accused of a crime.

I graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a B.S. in International Affairs and Spanish as well as a Minor in Law, Science & Technology. I received my Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law where I was inducted into the Order of Barristers. I was also the President of the International Moot Court Board and competed in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.

I am admitted to practice before all Georgia State and Superior Courts; the Court of Appeals of Georgia; the Supreme Court of Georgia; and the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia.

I am a member of the State Bar of Georgia, Lawyers Club, and the Atlanta Bar Association.

I have authored legal articles for a range of publications. Some articles included:

Legislature Says No General Jurisdiction In Georgia: Court Of Appeals Not Convinced;
Wrongful Death Cases based Upon Suicide: The General Rule Of Unforeseeability Has Exceptions;
Emergency Medical Care – A Divided Court of Appeals Offers Guidance on the ER Statute;
Court of Appeals Says Juries Can Decide Which Legal Standard of Proof Applies in Emergency Department Cases;
No Longer Just the Deep Pockets (an examination of Georgia’s Apportionment Statute).

Practice areas

Personal injury: 60%
Wrongful death: 30%
Criminal defense: 10%

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Fain, Major & Brennan

100 Glenridge Point Parkway
Suite 500
Atlanta, GA, 30342

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
GA	Active Member in Good Standing	2006	04/17/2022

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

Avvo Contributions

Legal answers	7
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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Order of Barristers	University of Miami School of Law	2006

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Attorney	Fain, Major & Brennan	2017 - Present
Senior Associate	Drew Eckl & Farnham, LLP	2016 - 2017
Partner	ChancoSchiffer, PC	2013 - 2016
Senior Associate	Drew Eckl & Farnham, LLP (Atlanta, Ga)	2010 - 2013
Counsel	Epps, Pilgrim & Olson	2008 - 2010

Assistant Solicitor-General	Forsyth County Solicitor General's Office	2006 - 2008

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
Lawyers Club of Atlanta	Member	2012 - Present
Atlanta Bar Association	Member	2010 - Present
State Bar of Georgia	Member	2006 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association	Member	2013 - 2016

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
EPIC	Emergency Medical Care – A Divided Court of Appeals Offers Guidance on the ER Statute	2013
EPIC	Court of Appeals Says Juries Can Decide Which Legal Standard of Proof Applies in Emergency Department Cases	2013
DEF Journal	Wrongful Death Cases based Upon Suicide: The General Rule Of Unforeseeability Has Exceptions;	2012
DEF Journal	Legislature Says No General Jurisdiction In Georgia: Court of Appeals Not Convinced	2011
EPIC	No Longer Just the Deep Pockets	2010

EPIC	Are Your Affairs in Order?	2010
EPIC	Non-compete agreements for physicians: Why does Georgia treat its doctors differently than it treats its lawyers?	2010

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
University of Miami	JD - Juris Doctor	2006
Georgia Institute of Technology	BS - Bachelor of Science	2003

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
DEF Seminar	Beyond the Police Report: Investigating the Investigation	2013

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Posted by Peggy
January 7, 2015

I was very fortunate to be referred to David Olson by another attorney in Atlanta. Not only is David very professional and knowledgeable, he is delightful to work with. He has kept me informed of the status of the case, clearly explained the process, and discussed the potential outcomes of different approaches to resolve the case, all in "non-legalese talk". David quickly gained my confidence in his expertise. I have been very comfortable relying on his judgment and guidance. I am the Executrix for a dear friend whom I lost as the result of an auto accident. David has demonstrated genuine understanding and empathy. That sense of caring has meant a lot to me. David gathered and reviewed extensive medical records which covered a period of more than a year. He came to the conclusion that the auto accident (which was the fault of another driver) did, in fact, contribute to the untimely death of my friend. He succeeded in getting a settlement from the insurance company of the driver at fault, and also from my friend's insurance company under the Underinsured Motorist contract. David succeeded in getting a fair settlement. However, even if that were not the case, I would not hesitate to call on David should I ever need a Personal Injury attorney in the future. After the loss of my friend, I was not looking forward to honoring her wishes in pursuit of compensation on her behalf for her pain, suffering, and ultimate death. I am most grateful to David for his professional, respectful, and sensitive manner in handling this case. He made what might have been a very frustrating and unpleasant experience one that I felt was in the hands of an ethical and fair man.

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Melanie Ellwanger, Unknown Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
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Sarah Stottlemyer, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 31, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

David is a fantastic attorney with impeccable ethics and strong trial skills. I have worked with him on several matters and he attends to his Clients every step of the way to keep them informed and advised as their case progresses. I highly recommend him.

Daniel Barsky, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 30, 2014
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David Thompson, Litigation Attorney on Dec 29, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker

I used to work with David Olson doing insurance defense. Glad to hear he decided to pursue personal injury on behalf of injured persons. He is also excellent handling criminal matters as well, and I would have no hesitation referring any of the above matters to him. Excellent, smart and driven lawyer who has his clients' best interests at heart.

Joshua Schiffer, Litigation Attorney on May 6, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker

This one is as easy as it gets. David is outstanding. He was outstanding when he was locking up my clients in Forsyth as a prosecutor, he was outstanding as an Insurance Defense Lawyer for a very respected firm in town, and he is Outstanding as the newest Partner at my firm. ChancoSchiffer P.C. had the luxury of being very picky in adding a partner. We have the best Referrals based clients approaching us daily to take up their matter. We had our pick of the best litigators in the city to partner with. We are Confident we made the right choice. David excels at litigation, has a gentleman's touch with Client relations and is prepared for any challenge we throw his way. It has been 6 months since we added him, and each day is a bit brighter.

Douglas Chanco, Litigation Attorney on Dec 4, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

When you are in need of the elite in legal representation, you contact David. I have known him since he was a prosecutor and continued to work in the community with him when we had cases against one another while he was in private practice. He is always prepared, extremely knowledgable in the law, and brings a presence to the courtroom that ends with his clients receiving excellent results. I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer.

Melissa Tracy, Litigation Attorney on Feb 15, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter

David is an excellent advocate for his clients. I have personally witnessed his work on a range of matters, including civil litigation and criminal defense. I highly recommend him!

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Cost

RATES

Hourly Rates $ 300-350 per hour

Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs30 minutes

OTHER BILLING TYPES

Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-50%

PAYMENT METHODS

Cash, Check, Credit Card