About Daniel
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.
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.
Practice Areas
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation - 2024
- Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2024
- Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - 2024
- Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2023
- Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - 2023
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation - 2022
- Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2022
- Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - 2022
- Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
- Practice Area: Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Distinguished Alumnus Award, University of St. Thomas School of Law, 2010
- Minnesota Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers, 2014-present