MICHAEL A. OLSEN

ABOUT
Mike’s practice is primarily devoted to estate and civil litigation. Mike’s services include probates of wills and estates, administration of trusts, will contests, trust challenges, actions regarding undue influence and incapacity, breach of fiduciary duty, guardianship petitions and contested guardianships, guardian ad litem services, wrongful death, personal injury, elder abuse, contract, and real estate litigation. Mike is also a certified SBA loan closing attorney.
Outside of the office, Mike enjoys spending time in the outdoors with his family and has spent many years coaching youth sports including basketball, soccer, and baseball. He also enjoys participating in triathlons, road bike racing, golf, and trail running.
ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
State Bar of Nevada: 1996-present
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U.S. District Court of Nevada: 1996
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Utah State Bar: 1997-present
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Nevada Trial Lawyers Association
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American Association for justice
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT AFFILIATION
Blackrock Legal, Las Vegas, NV, Principal/Partner, January 1, 2019 – Present
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Goodsell & Olsen, Las Vegas, NV, Principal/Partner, January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2018
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Law Offices of Michael A. Olsen, Las Vegas, NV, Principal/Partner, April 1, 2002 – January 1, 2007
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Trafton, Chatlin & Olsen, Ltd. – Las Vegas, NV, Principal/Partner, March 1, 2001 – April 1, 2002
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Alverson, Taylor, Mortensen, Nelson & Sanders Las Vegas, NV, Associate, February 1, 1996 – October 1, 1999
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor Degree: Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Provo, Utah, 1995
Honors:
Cum Laude
Associate Editor, Brigham Young University Education and Law Journal
Student Bar Association Representative
Woody Deem Trial Competition Honorable Mention
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Bachelor's Degree in Psychology: Utah State University, Logan, Utah, 1993
Minor: Political Science and Mandarin Chinese
Honors:
Cum Laude
Golden Key National Honor Society
National Dean’s List
Athletic Scholarship for Track and Cross Country
Athlete Scholar Award
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English
Fluent in Mandarin Chinese