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Practicing law since 2005, I now devote most of my practice to helping families resolve conflict out of court. Many of my clients are faced with either divorce or legal issues that sometimes follow divorce. And while family conflict of any form is immensely difficult, I strive to help my clients clearly identify and assess the major legal issues that can be hidden amidst broken relationships. In every case, I teach my clients practical conflict resolution skills for the issues they face now and those that lie in the road ahead. And as often as I'm able, I steer them toward client-driven processes that help to both minimize exposure to unnecessary conflict and facilitate creative, custom-tailored solutions within safe and confidential processes outside of the courthouse.
Over the last few years, I've also acquired a great deal of experience handling proceedings to clarify and enforce the division of federal retirement benefits (both military and federal civil service), representing both retirees and former spouses. This is an area of family law that often presents complex issues due to the ever-present tension between federal law, which controls these federal retirement benefits, and state law, which controls the division of marital property.
My practice areas include divorce, collaborative law, mediation, adoption, division of retirement benefits, wills and probate.
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Acquired: 2005
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1250 NE Loop 410 Ste 315, San Antonio, TX, 78209-1525
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Posted by Melissa | June 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I don't know if I can say enough about Mr. Olsen. He was recommended by a friend but she didn't say much about him other than he was "a good lawyer". Well, I will tell you that he is an amazing lawyer and a wonderful man. He didn't call or email me unless he had information that he felt he needed to ...
Posted by Ian | April 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I hired Mr. Olsen to guide and assist me with a divorce. Mr. Olsen was extremely knowledgeable and personable. He provided expert advise and made a difficult situation as simple and smooth as possible. He explained what to expect and thoroughly answered all my questions throughout the process. He and...
Posted by Fernanda | February 4, 2021 | Hired Attorney
After interviewing a few attorneys, I knew Chad would be the one I hired right after our first meeting. He was knowledgable in military law and that made all the difference in the outcome of my divorce. I was very nervous and his expertise, guidance, and professionalism made all the difference in my ...
Posted by Scot | June 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Chad did an excellent job working with me through my divorce. His advise helped make the process as smooth, quick and efficient. I feel that he provided the necessary sounding board to make clear and fair decisions allowing me to not have a contentious relationship with the Ex-spouse. He was clear in...
Posted by Pierre | April 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney
A must hire! Divorce is a messy and very emotional process, but Chad's professionalism, guidance, empathy, and care made it possible for me to understand and more easily make decisions that were beneficial to all. From the moment I walked through the door, I knew that I would be well taken care of ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Great Attorney and and overall great person. Very calm in the most difficult of times."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Chad on a number of family law and divorce matters, mostly using the collaborative process. Chad is very detail oriented, knowledgeable and ethical in all aspects of his practice. Chad understands the essences and finer nuances of the collaborative process while still being a strong advocate for his client. He is an outstanding lawyer!"
"I've worked with Chad on a number of divorce cases and found him to be very smart, detail oriented, and attentive to his clients. He brings integrity and humanity to everything he does. He is an experienced, expert collaborative divorce lawyer as well as an excellent litigator."
"I have referred several matters to Chad and his firm. Chad is very professional and a man of integrity. He is always at the top of my list for family law matters."
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2018
Best Lawyer in San Antonio - Family Law, Scene in SA Magazine
2018
Best Lawyer in San Antonio - Collaborative Law, Scene in SA Magazine
2017
Best Lawyer in San Antonio - Family Law, Scene in SA Magazine
2017
Best Lawyer in San Antonio - Collaborative Law, Scene in SA Magazine
2016
Best Lawyer in San Antonio - Family Law, Scene in SA Magazine
2016
Best Lawyer in San Antonio - Collaborative Law, Scene in SA Magazine
2017 - Present
Shareholder, Bray, Chappell, Patterson & Olsen, Inc.
2012 - Present
Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, U.S. Air Force Reserves
2009 - 2016
Attorney, Bray, Chappell & Patterson, Inc.
2019 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2016 - Present
Collaborative Divorce Practitioners of San AntonioMember
2015 - Present
Collaborative Divorce TexasMember
2014 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Military Law SectionMember
2013 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2010 - Present
San Antonio Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2010 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionMember
2005
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Texas Family Law for Legal Assistance Attorneys
2017
Military Divorce Processes Built for a Negotiated Agreement: Mediation, Informal Settlement & Collaborative Law
2017
Jurisdiction and Service of Process in Suits to Clarify the Division of Disposable Retired Pay
2017
Texas Family Law for Legal Assistance Attorneys
2017
2017
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