Practice areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice; view more
Licensed in Colorado since: 2006
Education: University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2012 - 2016 Call today:
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Attorney Sean T. Olson founded Olson Personal Injury Lawyers in 2012. Sean focuses his efforts on providing unwavering client experience and outstanding results for clients throughout Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming who have suffered serious injury and death as a result of personal injury accidents, medical malpractice, and nursing home abuse. Sean is more than just a personal injury lawyer; he is an advocate who helps injured people navigate the complex legal system and is a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Sean Olson earned his law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Later that same year, Colorado approved him to practice in its state courts, and the Wyoming State Bar granted him admission as well. New Mexico has also recently granted him the right to practice in New Mexico state court. In addition to his ability to practice before Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Districts of Colorado and Wyoming and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit have also approved him to practice in their courtrooms.
Sean Olson's success as a trial attorney has earned him the respect of the legal community over the course of his legal career. He has a "Superb" rating from Avvo and serves as an adjunct professor of law at his alma mater, where he teaches trial advocacy. In addition, he is a regular guest speaker at legal events and has written a number of articles for newspapers and law enforcement publications.
Attorney Sean Olson is not only active in the courtroom but also in the legal community. He is a member of a number of organizations, including the Colorado Bar Association, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association of Justice. Sean has secured millions of dollars for his clients, and has a track record of instilling trust in the clients they’ve helped in the past.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dram Shop Laws, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 50% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 50% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2006, Colorado
Professional Webpage: https://olsonlawfirm.com/about-us/sean-olson/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Board Member, Denver Metro Crime Stoppers, 2015
- District of Colorado
- Member, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
- Wyoming
- 10th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Colorado
- District of Wyoming
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Celani v. Neumeyer, United States District Court, 09 CV 01501 Jury verdict in favor of police officer client. Plaintiff had claimed violations of his Fourth Amendment rights - unlawful force, 2012
- Martinez v. Gabriele, 1:10-cv-02079-CMA-MJW - received jury verdict in favor of law enforcement client in federal court on claim of unlawful entry and search of Plaintiff's home, 2013
- Kraus v. Ferrari, United States District Court, 08 CV 02808 Jury verdict in favor of police officer client. Plaintiff had claimed violations of his Fourth Amendment rights, both unlawful seizure and unlawful force, 2011
- People v. Lapira - received jury verdict in favor of law enforcement client charged with domestic violence assault and battery, 2012
- Weber v. Pesaran - $1.5 million verdict in wrongful death case., 2018
- In re Vogl - 2011PR21 - received acquittal at trial of contempt of court charges against law enforcement client, 2012
- Seto v. Fraterelli, 2016CV030728, Denver District Court - Received $1 million verdict on behalf of client injured by doctor's negligence while removing client's gall bladder., 2017
Educational Background
- Drake University, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication, 1995
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Lecturer, Police Officer Liability, Fraternal Order Of Police, 2016
- Results Matter is a book that navigates readers through the life cycle of an injury lawsuit, providing the non-lawyer with an idea of what to expect., Author, Results Matter, 2018
- Adjunct Professor of Law - Advanced Trial Practice, University of Denver Sturm College of Law
- Lecturer, Advanced Storytelling at Trial, University Of Denver College Of Law, 2015
- Lecturer, The Art of Closing Arguments, University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law, 2016
- A survey of the law from around the country regarding the issuance of subpoenas from out-of-state courts., Author, Ins and Outs of Issuing Subpoenas to Out-of-State Nonparties, Trial Talk Magazine, 2017
- The art of keeping it simple in the face of complications from defense attorneys., Speaker, Keeping it Simple, Keenan Trial College, 2018
Honors
- Rising Star for the last five years, Super Lawyers
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Sean is a highly ethical, professional, and courteous attorney who works hard for his clients.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2012 - 2016
