Erik Olson

Top rated Medical Malpractice attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

The Olson Law Firm, LLC
Erik Olson
The Olson Law Firm, LLC

Practice areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Appellate; view more

Licensed in Georgia since: 1998

Education: The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2012, 2026 Selected to Rising Stars: 2005, 2011

The Olson Law Firm, LLC

2100 RiverEdge Parkway
Suite 1080
Atlanta, GA 30328 Visit website
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Attorney Erik Olson, of The Olson Law Firm, LLC, in Atlanta, Georgia, concentrates his practice on personal injury law. He represents individuals and their family members in matters involving car accidents, premises liability, truck accidents and wrongful death. He takes on cases throughout the north Atlanta metropolitan region, including Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Dekalb, Fulton, Gwinnett and Paulding counties.

Mr. Olson has over 20 years of personal injury litigation experience. Over the course of his career, he has handled numerous trials, obtaining substantial settlements and verdicts. He provides personalized, compassionate service and is committed to fighting for the rights of individuals who have been injured or lost a loved one due to negligence.

In addition to managing his law practice, Mr. Olson enjoys giving back to his community. He is the recipient of the Volunteer of the Year award and the Georgia Pro Bono Service Award for his volunteer work with the Truancy Intervention Project. He is also the director of Alpharetta Jr. Raiders Boys Basketball. Active in his legal community, he is a former chair of the American Bar Association’s Health Law Litigation Committee.

Mr. Olson received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia and earned his law degree from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. Following law school, he passed the Georgia bar examination and became eligible to practice before all Georgia state courts. He holds a license before the Court of Appeals of Georgia, the Supreme Court of Georgia and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th and 11th Circuits.

Practice areas

Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Appellate

Focus areas

Appeals, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 70% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
  • 20% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
  • 10% Appellate

First Admitted: 1998, Georgia

Professional Webpage: https://www.atlmedmalattorney.com/attorneyprofile

Bar / Professional Activity

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Cir.
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Cir.
  • Georgia Court of Appeals
  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Georgia Supreme Court

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • $8.9 million Verdict - Medical Malpractice - Brain injury during delivery of baby.
  • $4 million Settlement - Medical Malpractice - Wrongful death of a 34 year old
  • $4.6 million Verdict - Medical Malpractice - Brain injury for 23 year old
  • $2.8 million Settlement -Medical Malpractice - Spinal injury during epidural 
  • $2.2 million Settlement - Medical Malpractice - Surgical error leading to permanent injury 

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Director, Jr. Raiders Basketball
  • Truancy Intervention Project Volunteer of the Year, 2009

Honors

  • Georgia Bar Pro Bono Service Award
  • Georgia Super Lawyer

Educational Background

  • University of Georgia, B.A., 1994
Industry Groups:
  • ABA Health Law Litigation Committee
  • Co-chair
  • Medical Malpractice Subcommittee

These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.

“Outstanding lawyer with the highest integrity.”

“Best ever.”

Office location for Erik Olson

2100 RiverEdge Parkway
Suite 1080
Atlanta, GA 30328

Phone: 404-448-2806

Selections

2 Years Super Lawyers
2 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2012, 2026
  • Rising Stars: 2005, 2011

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