Amy E. Olson

Amy E. Olson

4.8
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 14 years

Landlord or tenant Lawyer Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills, Power Of Attorney

About Amy

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Landlord or Tenant 50%

Represent landlords in forcible entry and detainer and small claims matters. Also counsel landlords regarding their rights when tenants file for bankruptcy. Perform document review and drafting.

50%
Estate Planning 20%

Assist with estate planning needs including drafting of powers of attorney, simple wills and trust and handle estate probate matters.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 14 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2011

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

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Amy E. Olson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Liz | June 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate

estate resolution and property closing

Amy Olson smoothly handled a small estate affidavit and real estate closing for my family remotely. A few issues arose that made the process more complex than I had foreseen, and I was very grateful to have competent and energetic assistance.

Posted by Tracy | May 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Home Sales and Estate Planning

We have worked with Amy on multiple occasions. We first hired Amy when we sold our house. She is extremely hard working, efficient, and professional. She did an excellent job communicating and walking us through the sale process. A year later, we worked with Amy on the sale of my father's home a...fter he passed away. She impressed me with her knowledge while still being empathetic during a difficult time. We also hired Amy to help us create a trust. She was clear and concise helping us prepare documents and gathering information. It is evident that Amy is passionate about her work. She made us feel like we were working as a team, and she was an excellent leader. Se is well versed in her area of law. I would hire her again in a second. I highly recommend Amy Olson.

Posted by Ali Alami | January 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Knowledgeable and Thorough

We hired Amy to handle a private real-estate transaction for a rental property. She delivered documents on time, was knowledgeable about current laws and able to explain pros/cons of decisions. Overall we were very happy with her service, would use and recommend her again.

Posted by Sonia M.S,M.A | December 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wonderful attorney ..with a great personality and excellent communication skills

I retained Amy for a very detailed case ... She has been one of the best attorneys I've met. She makes it a point to understand the issues involving your case in great depth and makes every attempt to protect the interests of her clients ... she is dedicated knowledgable flexible and communicative .......I strongly recommend Amy for anyone looking for an expert in her area

Posted by Tanya | June 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Pleasure to work with

I had found Amy Olson while searching online for an attorney to handle a situation I had with a tenant. After speaking with her, I immediately felt a sense if relief. The situation I was dealing with had many different complicating facets. She was always prompt to get back to me when I had questio...ns & helped to figure out the best way to proceed with my situation. I had made phone calls to other attorney's prior to finding Amy, but they had seemed a little cold or maybe disinterested ( and charged more!) Either way, I'm very pleased with Amy, would recommend her to anyone & plan on using her services for future real-estate transactions.

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Amy E. Olson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christina Morrison

Real estate lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy makes a great transactional real estate attorney because she is friendly and approachable to her clients and detail oriented when navigating through a complex real estate transaction. I recommend her services."

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David Clark

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Amy Olson as one of the best landlord-tenant attorneys in the State of Illinois. I first encountered Amy as opposing counsel on a pro bono case where I represented the tenant. She was extremely fair and clearly knew the law (both procedure and substance) more than almost anyone in the courtroom. But what impressed me more than her knowledge, thoroughness, and attention to detail was her humility and genuine kindness. As I continued my own practice on the landlord side, I was able to observe her every week and she never succumbed to the arrogance and swagger that often accompanies victory after victory in court. For these reasons, I referred ALL my landord-tenant clients to her when I bought another law firm and focused my area of practice solely upon injury law. As an attorney, there is no other lawyer that I would trust with the legal work for landlords. Incidentally, I never asked for or received any referral fees for sending clients to Amy. I do it because she is the best!"

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Excellence for Future Award, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

2010

Excellence for the Future Award, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Wiedel, Philipp, Indelicato, and Olson

2011 - 2015

Attorney, Law Offices of David K. Barhydt

2010 - 2010

Law Clerk, The Chicagoland & Suburban Law Firm, PC

2009 - 2010

Research Assistant, The John Marshall Law School

2009 - 2009

Summer Law Clerk, Illinois Attorney General's Office

2009 - 2009

Student Intern, The John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Legal Clinic

1998 - 2009

Special Projects Coordinator, Law Offices of David K. Barhydt

Associations

2011 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2017 - 2018

DuPage County Bar Association, Professional Responsibility Committee

Chair

2016 - 2017

DuPage County Bar Association

Vice Chair

Education

2010

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Eastern Illinois University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),

Speaking Engagements

2016

Platinum Partners Lunch Series

Evictions & Leases

Languages

English

Activity

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