Kristin Olson
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Kristin Olson
Biography
I'm a trial lawyer who practices civil litigation, including commercial and personal injury law. I defend individuals and companies against lawsuits, and I also bring lawsuits on behalf of injured individuals.
Practice Areas
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Contingent Fees - I enter into contingent fee agreements in personal injury cases only.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Associate, then Shareholder Bullivant Houser Bailey
Year: 2004 - 2012
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Shareholder Olson Brooksby PC
Year: 2012 - Current
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Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Robert Wollheim Oregon Court of Appeals
Year: 2002 - 2004
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Professional Associations
Federal Bar Association, Oregon Chapter Board of Directors (2005 - Current)
Oregon State Bar  # 031333 Member (Current)
Publications
Comprehensive Justice for Victims of Pornography-Driven Sex Crimes: Holding Pornographers Liable While Avoiding Constitutional Violation Oregon Law Review (September, 2001)
Indemnity 101 Oregon Association of Defense Counsel Magazine (June, 2009)
An Overlooked Attorney Fee Statute in Oregon Insurance Thought Leadership (January 14, 2014)
Consent Provisions in Lease Agreements: Must the Lessor Act Reasonably? International Association of Defense Counsel, Business Litigation Newsletter (April, 2015)
Best Practices for Enforcement of Noncompete Agreements and Restrictive Covenants International Association of Defense Counsel, Business Litigation Newsletter (April, 2016)
Awards
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25 Up and Coming Lawyers
Daily Journal of Commerce 2010.0
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Rising Star
Oregon Super Lawyers 2013.0
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America's Best Lawyers--Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers 2019.0
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America's Best Lawyers--Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers 2020.0
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Education
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University of Oregon School of Law J.D. (2002)
Year: 1999 - 2002
Honors: Activities: Editorial Board and published author, Oregon Law Review
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Gonzaga University B.A. (1999) | Political Science
Year: 1995 - 1999
Honors: Graduated cum laude, Quarterfinalist at the National Debate Tournament
Speaking Engagements
Medical Records: What a Legal Assistant Needs to Know, National Association of Legal Secretaries Conference, Portland, Oregon, March 7, 2004, National Association of Legal Secretaries
Medical Records: What a Legal Assistant Needs to Know, National Association of Legal Secretaries Conference, Portland, Oregon, March 7, 2004, National Association of Legal Secretaries
Websites
http://www.olsonbrooksby.com/
Website
Olson Brooksby PC
1020 SW Taylor Street, Ste. 400, Portland, OR 97205