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Daniel R. Olson

Jessica L. Klander

Shareholder | Board of Directors

  • Email | dolson@bassford.com
  • Phone | 612.746.1095
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Practice Groups

Antitrust, Appeals, Business & Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, Complex Litigation, Employment Advice and Counseling, Executive Compensation, Financial Institution Law, Labor & Employment, Mass Torts, Torts & Products Liability

Biography

Daniel Olson is a commercial and employment litigator with a record of successfully trying, arbitrating, and mediating a variety of disputes. He represents clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to non-profit organizations to individuals.

Dan has a track-record of securing favorable resolutions toward the early stages of litigation. He has won several jury trials when settlement was not feasible. And he has achieved both affirmances and reversals from state and federal appellate courts when district court results have been challenged on appeal. Dan also regularly counsels and trains employers and other lawyers on a variety of employment matters, including discrimination and harassment laws, leave and accommodation issues, and non-competes and restrictive covenants. He currently teaches employment law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.

Dan has been named to the Minnesota Super Lawyers list, Minnesota Monthly Top Lawyers list, and The Best Lawyers in America for his proficient work across the full spectrum litigation. In addition, he serves as co-chair of Bassford Remele’s Employment Group and he is a member of Bassford’s Board of Directors. Dan also volunteers as a board member of Walker|West, a non-profit music academy in St. Paul.

“ Dan Olson was a pleasure to work with: effective, personable, responsive, and helpful.”

“Dan Olson of Bassford Remele was a pleasure to work with: effective, personable, responsive, and helpful. We had a very positive outcome, and I give Dan much of the credit for that.”

President, Bank

“Dan Olson has been great to work with.”

“Dan Olson at Bassford Remele has been great to work with. He stepped into a difficult situation, made recommendations, and was always available to answer questions.”

Vice President, Operations, Credit and Collection Industry

“Dan Olson is an exemplary example of effective and pragmatic advocacy.”

“Dan Olson at Bassford Remele is an exemplary example of effective and pragmatic advocacy.”

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