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Jim Olson's experience is extensive as a litigator. He became a Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Attorneys in 1987. He has achieved great success handling products liability and personal injury cases. His accomplishments include obtaining the first personal injury jury verdict in excess of $1 million in Dane County, the first personal injury verdict in excess of $1 million in Juneau County and the largest verdict, about $5.5 million, in the history of Dodge County. In addition, he was lead counsel on a case that recovered $6.7 million for Tri-State homeowners - a case that involved six appeals and two reported opinions.
In addition to obtaining numerous substantial jury verdicts and settlements for plaintiffs, Jim Olson has been a tireless advocate on behalf of consumers who have been injured or whose rights have been otherwise violated. He recognized a need and, in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin Madison, helped found the Consumer Law Clinic/Center for Public Representation. The Clinic handles cases that would not otherwise be brought to court because either the plaintiffs have limited financial resources or the potential financial recovery for the attorneys and plaintiffs is small. He served on the Advisory Board from 1996 to 1999.
Jim Olson served two terms on the Board for the Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers and served on the Public Intervenor Board of Directors for approximately ten years.
Jim Olson was a finalist in 2000 for the Wisconsin Trial Lawyer of the Year and was rated by Madison Magazine as one of Madison's Top Lawyers in Products Liability and Environmental Law in January 1994.
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Car Accident
10%
Class Action
10%
38 years
Consumer Protection
10%
Defective and Dangerous Products
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Wisconsin for 59 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1966
No misconduct found
Location
Lawton & Cates, S.C.
(608) 909-9465
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Ten East Doty Street Suite 400, P.O. BOX 2965, Madison, WI, 53701-2965
lawtoncates.comLawton & Cates, S.C.
345 West Washington Ave., Suite 201, P.O. Box 2965, Madison, WI, 53701-2965
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Experience
Honors
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media and Milwaukee Magazine
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media and Milwaukee Magazine
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media and Milwaukee Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine
2010
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine
2008
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine
2008
Top Lawyer in Products Liability and Environmental Law, Madison Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine
2007
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Top Lawyer in Products Liability and Environmental Law, Madison Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine
2006
Top Lawyer in Products Liability and Environmental Law, Madison Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine
1987
Certified Civil Trial Advocate, American Association for Justice
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AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
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Membership, Million Dollar Advocates
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Finalist, Wisconsin Trial Lawyer of the Year, Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
1966 - Present
Attorney, Lawton & Cates, S.C.
1900 - Present
Senior Shareholder and Attorney, Lawton & Cates, S.C.
Associations
1982 - Present
National Board of Trial AdvocacyMember
1978 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1976 - Present
Wisconsin Academy of Trial LawyersMember
State Bar of Wisconsin, Environmental Law Section
Chair
Dane County Bar Association
Member
1976 - 1982
Wisconsin Citizens Advisory Board to the Public IntervenorMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Yao v. Chapman, 705 N.W.2d 272 (Wis.App. 2005)
State v. Chvala, 693 N.W.2d 747 (Wis.App. 2005)
State v. Jensen, 681 N.W.2d 230 (Wis.App. 2004)
Education
1966
University of Wisconsin Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1961
University of Wisconsin, Madison
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
N/A
University of Wisconsin Law School
Insurance Coverage
N/A
University of Wisconsin Law School
Environmental Litigation
N/A
University of Wisconsin Law School
Products Liability
N/A
University of Wisconsin Law School
Trial Tactics
N/A
University of Wisconsin Law School
Consumer Law
Publications
1966
Wisconsin Law Review
Wilcox v. Wilcox: The Beginning of a New Approach to Conflict of Laws in Tort Cases
1965
Wisconsin Law Review
Progress and Problems in Wisconsin's Scenic & Conservation Easement Program
Languages
English