Commercial Litigation Litigation - Labor and Employment Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Daniel R. Olson
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025 Awarded Practice Areas
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.
Mr. Olson 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. In addition, Mr. Olson 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.
Mr. Olson has been named to the Minnesota Rising Stars list and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for his proficient work across the full spectrum litigation. In addition, he serves as Co-Chair of Bassford Remele's Associate Development Committee.
Overview
Minneapolis, Minnesota
- University of St. Thomas (St. Paul), Opus College of Business, M.B.A., graduated 2008
- University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., cum laude, graduated 2008
- University of St. Thomas (St. Paul), B.A., cum laude, graduated 2004
- Minnesota, 2008
- Wisconsin, 2019
- University of St. Thomas School of Law - Adjunct Professor
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
- Minnesota - Court of Appeals
- Minnesota - Trial Courts
Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Minnesota, 2008
- Wisconsin, 2019
- University of St. Thomas School of Law - Adjunct Professor
- University of St. Thomas (St. Paul), Opus College of Business, M.B.A., graduated 2008
- University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., cum laude, graduated 2008
- University of St. Thomas (St. Paul), B.A., cum laude, graduated 2004
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
- Minnesota - Court of Appeals
- Minnesota - Trial Courts
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America from 2022-2024 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation - 2024
- Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2024
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - 2024
- Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2023
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - 2023
- Commercial Litigation - 2022
- Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2022
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - 2022
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Awards:
- Distinguished Alumnus Award, University of St. Thomas School of Law, 2010
- Minnesota Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers, 2014-present
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