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Experienced, pragmatic, and aggressive trial and litigation attorney with demonstrable record of success. AV rated for over 30 years. Former Attorney of the Year as named by California Lawyer Magazine.
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Licensed in California for 39 years
State: California
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 28 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
David Olson Law Group
23586 Calabasas Rd., Suite 200, Calabasas, CA, 91302
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Posted by Tim | August 21, 2014 | Litigation
You can find a better lawyer for Litigation
Dave has been my lawyer for the last 15 years. Dave is an excellent lawyer which we respect very much. I would never go into litigation without him representing us.
Posted by Perry | April 02, 2014 | Family
Skillful,honest and very persistent
We have employed David Olson twice in two very different situations..A complicated family monetary dispute and a compensation disagreement with a large international corporation. He was excellent in both of these situations and in both cases we came out better than my most optimistic prediction. I c...
Posted by Barron | May 31, 2013 | Litigation
Good counsel is hard to find
Mr. Olsen is a bright litigator. I have used him for both litigation and general law, using him for the later is like bringing a gun to a knife fight.
David Steven Olson's Lawyer Endorsements
"An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."
Nema Daghbandan
Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Aug 10
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Experience
Honors
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell
2000
California Lawyer of the Year, California Lawyer Magazine
1986
Order of the Coif, USC Law
1985
Notes Editor, USC Law Review, USC Law
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Musick Peeler & Garrett
2007 - 2017
Shareholder, Clark & Trevithick
1990 - 2000
Partner, Carlsmith Ball, LLP
1986 - 1990
Associate, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP
Associations
1994 - Present
Florida Bar
1987 - Present
American Bar Association
1987 - Present
State Bar of California
Sample of Legal Cases
Easement Dispute
Defense Verdict
Breach of Contract
$2 million arbitration award
Education
1986
University of Southern California Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
Univ of Delaware
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2017
Musick Peeler Business Law Blog
Hot Air Balloon Operator Is Not A Common Carrier Under California Law
2014
Examiner.com
High-Low Arbitratrion Agreements
2014
Examiner.com
New Deadline For Malicious Prosecution Actions
2013
Los Angeles Daily Journal
No Reason To Abandon Jurisdictional Parity For State Icon
2013
Examiner.com
Los Angeles Business Law Examiner
2010
Examiner.com
Doors' Legend Jim Morrison Pardoned For 1969 Crimes
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010
Examiner.com
New Law Applies To March Madness Betting Pools
2009
National Law Review
Supreme Court Decision Impacts Federal Age Discrimination Claims
2009
National Law Review
Ninth Circuit Rules on Copyright Act--Attorneys' Fees
2009
National Law Review
Credit Card Companies Are Not Liable For Contributory Copyright Infringement
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
What are the legal specifics a company needs in place to secure a partnership with a doctor to develop a supplement formula?
13 May 2020
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Can my former landlord keep part of my security deposit because he says I owe unpaid rent?
14 May 2020
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Can a judge deny you the right to cross examine a plaintiff who put into issued themselves that of their creditability.
26 Jan 2016