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Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the lawyer for being highly professional, knowledgeable, and deeply supportive during stressful employment disputes. Many note the lawyer's exceptional communication, responsiveness, and strong negotiation skills, which frequently led to favorable settlements. Clients highly recommend the lawyer for their compassionate guidance and dedicated advocacy.

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Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2015

Alan Olson

Someone recommended Attorney Olson to me after I met with another lawyer, who seemed out of his depth in terms of employment law. Mr. Olson understood my position as soon as I opened my mouth. He was quick in helping me see my options. He also read my severance agreement and quickly figured out what ...I needed to do to ensure that it was fair. He gave me several solid suggestions on what parts of the agreement to negotiate. Mind you, the lawyer I saw prior to seeing Mr. Olson had told me that I didn’t have much of a case since I was as an at-will employee. That other lawyer also told me that my severance pay was actually quite generous and that I should just take it. But, Mr. Olson figured out, much like I suspected, that even though I was an at-will employee, I had a real basis for potentially bringing forward a suit. I am very grateful that I consulted Mr. Olson. I am also appreciative of his expertise and professional handling of my situation. He gave me the leverage I needed for negotiating a suitable settlement with my former employer. I am not one for writing reviews, but I had to write this one, so that any other person in the same position knows that having an at-will contract does not necessarily mean that the employer wins. You just need to see an experienced lawyer such as Mr. Olson.

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2015

Trusted and Experienced in Employment Law

Alan responded to my phone message very promptly! He asked questions and by my answers he knew he could help me. He was very personable and professional. He was optimistic regarding my employment issue and worked diligently towards providing the best outcome on my behalf . I highly recommend him to ...resolve your employment concerns.

Posted by Toni | December 30, 2014

CEASE AND DESIST THREATENING LETTER

I am a Sales Associate who after leaving her previous company was "reminded" in a threatening letter of my obligations as listed in the employee handbook. Additionally I had copied a few files for my client's use. Atty. Olson asked numerous questions to qualify the situation and obtain my stance. ...He then began working with opposing counsel to reach a settlement letter. During the process he pointed out things that he felt could weaken my stance with another judge (who would be unfamiliar with my case) should any future situations arise. Atty. Olson was timely and always gracious to provide updates, even when I was merely being impatient. As I am unfamiliar with the law, he explained everything and had a very calming effect, reassuring me of the things which were very common practices and nothing to be alarmed about. I hope I don't ever need an Atty. anytime soon, but if I did I would definitely go back to Atty. Olson.

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2014

Hire the best Employee Advocate

Alan has assisted me in the past and outdid himself in this case. He and his highly professional team worked diligently against a strong team of opponents in assisting me with this case. He was patient in answering my questions day or night. He is down to earth, a true employee advocate and in my opi...nion brilliant. I will continue to refer others to him.

Posted by John | October 27, 2014

Great Results in a Timely Fashion

Attorney Olson and his staff are thorough and knowledgeable in all aspects of the process's needed to get the job done. I was kept well informed during a hard time for me personally and the end results were more than satisfying for me. Attorney Olson's efforts resulted in me receiving a very substa...ntial increase in my final severance pay from an employer that got rid of me based on my age.

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