Thomas F. Olsen, Lawyer at Lorber Greenfield & Polito, LLP

Thomas F. Olsen, Partner Attorney
Construction, Casualty and Business Law

Phone:858-377-5078
Address: 5 Centerpointe Drive, Suite 400, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Law Firm:	Lorber Greenfield & Polito, LLP
Lawyer:	Thomas F. Olsen
Phone:	858-377-5078
Fax:
Lawyer Title:	Partner
Practice Areas:	Construction, Casualty and Business Law
Bio:	Current Employer/Title: Lorber, Greenfield & Polito, LLP - PartnerProfession: Attorney & ArbitratorWork History: Partner, Lorber, Greenfield & Polito, LLP, 1999-present; Associate, Merkin & Hemme, 1996-1999Experience:•Construction: Practice is focused on various construction disputes that occur during and after construction, including delay claims, contract disputes, lien/stop notices, payment disputes, public entity and defect claims. Majority of practice is representing builders, developers and general contractors; minority of practice involves representing home and building owners, subcontractors, manufacturers, public entities and material suppliers. Practice before Federal and State Courts and in Arbitration, for Commercial, Residential and Mixed-Use projects. Have litigated starter residential homes to $30 million mansions; Common Area Homeowner Association claims and major infrastructure projects. Includes Trial and Arbitration experience in various States ranging from 1 day to 4 months duration. •Co-author of Form Interrogatories - Construction Litigation, which is approved by the Judicial Council of California for use in all civil litigation. Was counsel of record in a number of published construction related cases. •Mr. Olsen was counsel of record, successfully arguing in the California Court of Appeal in KB Home Greater Los Angeles, Inc. v. Sup. Ct. (Allstate) (2014) 223 Cal. App. 4th 1471, that the builder was entitled to judgment under California’s Righ
Admitted:	1996, California; 1997, United States District Courts in California; 1997, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal; 2003, Texas; 2012, Washington; 2013, Oregon; 2013, Arizona; 2018, New Mexico; 2019, Colorado; 2021, United States Districts Courts for Oregon; 2021, Western Washington;
College:	State University of New York at Buffalo, Class of 1993, B.A., Political Science, emphasis in Biology
Law School:	University of San Diego, Class of 1996, J.D.
Membership:	Associations & Memberships: Memberships: San Diego County Bar Association San Diego Defense Lawyers Association Claims and Litigation Management Alliance Association of Southern California Defense Counsel and Barrister, J. Clifford Wallace Inn of Court.
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Languages:	English

Lawyer Thomas F. Olsen, graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo, Class of 1993, B.A., Political Science, emphasis in Biology University of San Diego, Class of 1996, J.D., is now employed by Lorber Greenfield & Polito, LLP at 5 Centerpointe Drive, Suite 400 Lake Oswego, OR 97035.

While being a member of Associations & Memberships: Memberships: San Diego County Bar Association San Diego Defense Lawyers Association Claims and Litigation Management Alliance Association of Southern California Defense Counsel and Barrister, J. Clifford Wallace Inn of Court., Thomas F. Olsen is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Thomas F. Olsen as your lawyer, you should consider whether Thomas F. Olsen offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Thomas F. Olsen has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Thomas F. Olsen's office is located at Lake Oswego, OR, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Thomas F. Olsen has been admitted in 1996, California; 1997, United States District Courts in California; 1997, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal; 2003, Texas; 2012, Washington; 2013, Oregon; 2013, Arizona; 2018, New Mexico; 2019, Colorado; 2021, United States Districts Courts for Oregon; 2021, Western Washington;. His or her practice areas include Construction, Casualty and Business Law.

Thomas F. Olsen's college and law school education includes State University of New York at Buffalo, Class of 1993, B.A., Political Science, emphasis in Biology, University of San Diego, Class of 1996, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Current Employer/Title: Lorber, Greenfield & Polito, LLP - PartnerProfession: Attorney & ArbitratorWork History: Partner, Lorber, Greenfield & Polito, LLP, 1999-present; Associate, Merkin & Hemme, 1996-1999Experience:•Construction: Practice is focused on various construction disputes that occur during and after construction, including delay claims, contract disputes, lien/stop notices, payment disputes, public entity and defect claims. Majority of practice is representing builders, developers and general contractors; minority of practice involves representing home and building owners, subcontractors, manufacturers, public entities and material suppliers. Practice before Federal and State Courts and in Arbitration, for Commercial, Residential and Mixed-Use projects. Have litigated starter residential homes to $30 million mansions; Common Area Homeowner Association claims and major infrastructure projects. Includes Trial and Arbitration experience in various States ranging from 1 day to 4 months duration. •Co-author of Form Interrogatories - Construction Litigation, which is approved by the Judicial Council of California for use in all civil litigation. Was counsel of record in a number of published construction related cases. •Mr. Olsen was counsel of record, successfully arguing in the California Court of Appeal in KB Home Greater Los Angeles, Inc. v. Sup. Ct. (Allstate) (2014) 223 Cal. App. 4th 1471, that the builder was entitled to judgment under California’s Righ. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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