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As a litigator, Alan Olson helps his wrongfully discharged clients recover their lost pay and benefits. He has argued five of his cases to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, resulting in expansion of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing for employees, as well as increased protection for employees in retaliatory discharge cases. Undaunted by huge insurance companies, Alan repeatedly sues them in federal courts across the United States in order to recover long-term disability benefits for his disabled clients. Alan also sues big corporations when they defraud the government and retaliate against the employee who blew the whistle. As big money cases are not his only focus – Alan is a member of the Pro Bono Honor Society and his firm is the recipient of the Outstanding Pro Bono Law Firm Participation Award. Also recognized by Leading Lawyers, Super Lawyers, The Litigation Counsel of America and The Best Lawyers in America, Alan understands that the loss of a long-term job, pay and benefits, is one of the top three stressors a person will ever experience in their life. Alan serves these needs by holding the highest ethical standards (AV Rating), promptly communicating with his clients, and vigorously pursuing their legal claims, no matter how big or menacing the opponent.
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37 years | 1,600 cases
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$0 first 15 minutes
$ 300-500 per hour
33%-40%
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State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
2880 South Moorland Road, New Berlin, WI, 53151
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Posted by Bonnie | February 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding attorney for representation of your rights as an employee
I want to start this review out by saying I had a very complex and complicated case which Mr. Olson did not hesitate to take. I received a very good settlement from an organization I worked for in an executive position, which typically is difficult to fight because of their size, resources and reputa...
Posted by Ann | October 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding attorney and team
I highly recommend Attorney Olson and his team if you are looking for results. Although my case was unusually long, attorney Olson stood be me and advised me on the next steps without hesitation; he truly believed we could get some kind of resolution, and we did. If you feel you have been wronged b...
Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Lawyer - Look no further
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Attorney Olson for representing me for an employment related case. I was employed by a large medical center in greater Milwaukee area. Mr. Olson was extremely professional in helping me with my case. I, unfortunately, experienced unusual circumstance...
Posted by Rob | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Al Olsen went against some of the biggest guns in the country and didnt blink, Hire this guy if you want to win!!!
I hired Alan Olson to fight one of the biggest defense contractors in the world. Yes, they played their games and Al was there at every curveball to smack it right back at them. At one point the attorney for the defense contractor even made the statement that their legal firm was so big that Alan O...
Posted by Paula | March 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Age discrimination in the workplace
If you're looking for an attorney that is upfront and honest do not hesitate to chose Alan Olson. On our first meeting he felt that I had a strong case and his professionalism and expertise got me the results I was hoping for. If you feel that you've been discriminated against in the workplace Alan...
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"I endorse this lawyer. Alan is our go-to guy on employment issues. We have worked with him and referred clients to him and his results are always impressive."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"When my mother was facing an issue with her former employer after having been laid off and denied unemployment compensation, I did not hesitate to contact Alan as a fellow attorney. Alan was incredibly knowledgeable of the law as it applied to my mother's situation and was absolutely instrumental in my obtaining a favorable result for my mother in an area of law that I was unfamiliar with. We could not have done it without Alan and I do not hesitate to recommend him to any friends, family members or clients who happen to be facing an employment law issue. He is outstanding-- at the top of his field."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a tireless and wonderful advocate. The best"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I am a former practicing attorney and hired Alan Olson's firm to represent me in a LTD matter. I would recommend Alan without reservation to anyone in need of effective and caring representation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I endorse Alan Olson's work. Alan is a well-prepared, meticulous and trustworthy attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Al for over 20 years. He is one of only a few attorneys that does exclusively employee's work. Al takes care of his clients."
"For most people, workplace problems with an employer can be very stressful and overwhelming. Al is a thorough and competent attorney who does an excellent job representing workers in these situations, and I strongly recommend Al to anyone who feels that they have been mistreated by their employer."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer's work. I've served as a netral mediator in cases that Alan has been an advocate. Alan was terrific to work with and was very effective in getting excellent results for his clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer's work.a Allan C. Olson is a dedicated, hard working, extremely successful employee rights advocate, who holds the respect of the judges and colleagues in the legal community. I mention his name to any clients who require his services. Attorney James A. Pitts, Racine, WI"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is smart and tough. I am a management employment lawyer and have recommended him to friends and others. If I had an employment issue, I would use him."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I am an attorney-mediator. Attorney Olson's work has always been very professional and he is always well prepared. He practices with high ethical standards and represents his clients with a unique commitment to bring justice to the situation. His zealous representation complies with his over-all obligations as an attorney and as an officer of the court."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have referred several clients and personal friends to Mr. Olson for employment-related questions and have heard nothing but positive feedback for his professional demeanor and level of expertise."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Our law offices refer employment law matters to Alan because of the top-notch work that he does. He has great success and is one attorney to whom we can refer matters and know that the matter will be handled well. Mike Schober, Attorney"
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Litigation - Labor & Employment, The Best Lawyers in America
2022
Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2022
AV Peer and Judiciary Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2021
Litigation - Labor & Employment, The Best Lawyers in America
2021
AV Peer and Judiciary Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2020
Litigation - Labor & Employment, The Best Lawyers in America
2020
AV Peer and Judiciary Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Litigation - Labor & Employment, The Best Lawyers in America
2019
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2019
AV Peer and Judiciary Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
AV Peer and Judiciary Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Litigation - Labor & Employment, The Best Lawyers in America
2017
AV Peer and Judiciary Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
AV Peer and Judiciary Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Leader in the Law, Wisconsin Law Journal
2015
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2015
Leading Lawyers, Employee Rights, AVVO and M Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
A+ Accreditation, Better Business Bureau
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyers, Employee Litigation, Thomson Reuters
2014
Leading Lawyers, Employee Rights, M Magazine
2014
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Pro Bono Honor Society, State Bar of Wisconsin
2013
Leading Lawyers, Employee Rights, M Magazine
2012
Leading Lawyers, Employee Rights, M Magazine
2010
Outstanding Pro Bono Law Firm Participation Award, Legal Action of Wisconsin
1990 - Present
Founder and Managing Partner, Alan Olson & Associates
2015 - Present
Litigation Counsel of AmericaFellow
2000 - Present
Lawyers for Civil JusticeMember
1989 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Wisconsin Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1989 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
2015 - 2017
State Bar of Wisconsin, Labor and Employment Law SectionBoard Member
Successful Constructive Discharge Claim
Denial of LTD benefits "arbitrary and capricious"
Lower Court Ordered to Consider Our Evidence
Our client won her right to a jury trial for wages
Client won LTD benefits
Win for disabled client
Jury Verdict in Favor of Employee/Client
$30M
Confidential Settlement
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BS - Bachelor of Science
2016
False Claims Act Whistleblower Protections
2016
Whistleblower Protections Under the False Claims Act
2015
Mediation Best Practices: What are best practices for preparing and presenting your case during mediation?
2015
Pitfalls, Pratfalls and Pearls of ERISA-LTD Litigation
2013
False Claims Act
2009
Wisconsin employment benefits and employment rights under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
2007
Identification of Employer Vulnerabilities and Development of Fix Strategies
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Alan earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Is our $63k (each) resort co-management salary legal under WI / FLSA laws
23 Jul 2026
Can significant changes (salary and productivity equation) in my contract occur without my signature to the Amendment?
10 Sep 2024
Do I have leverage to ask for increased severance?
08 Dec 2023
How to Get the Goods Before You Get the LTD Benefits
29 Aug 2009
How to Penetrate the LTD Carrier's Administrative Record for Evidence of Bad Faith/Incompetence
29 Aug 2009