Karl Olson
About Karl Olson
Karl Olson is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Karl Olson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
- Entertainment Law - Music
- Litigation - First Amendment
Current Firm: Cannata, O'Toole & Olson LLP
Education: University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 1982
Location: San Francisco, CA
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