Anthony Olson | Cedar Rapids Personal Injury Lawyer

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About Anthony

When I was a young man, I lived through the turmoil and hearache that careless and neglectful behavior can cause. I was a firsthand witness to the difference a strong lawyer can make in the lives of families who have been touched by tragedy. That is why I am blessed to have become a lawyer, and that is why I take pride in standing up for the rights of injured and mistreated Iowans.

Typical contingency fee basis of 33 1/3%. No fee if you don't recover through a settlement or verdict.

Experience

Attorney at Law

Rush & Nicholson, PLC

2018-present

Cedar Rapids, IA

Shareholding Attorney

Leehey Olson Law, PC

2010-2018

Cedar Rapids, IA

Admission

Verified Iowa

2010

Education

University of Iowa

BA

2006

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Iowa Association for Justice | Member
  • Linn County Bar Association | President-Elect
  • Iowa State Bar Association | Member
Honors / Awards
  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Plaintiff
    2024
  • Great Plains Rising Star Super Lawyers
    2016-2019
  • Top 40 under 40 The National Trial Lawyers
    2017-2019

Notable Work

Cases

Workers' Compensation Appeal

Permanent total diability award affirmed.

Publications

IAJ's Fall Workers' Compensation Seminar Alternate Medical Care

2017


IAJ's 26th Annual Workers' Compensation Seminar Alternate Medical Care

2017


IAWC Annual Seminar Agency Case Law Update

2016


IAJ Personal Injury Seminar Black Letter Law

2016

Questions & Answers

Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.

I have seen insurance companies deny injury claims that are clearly legitimate. In the past couple of years, I am proud to say that I have fought these cases, put them in front of a judge, and won. There is no greater achievement, for an injury attorney, than getting your clients the money they need to move on with life after a serious injury.

How did you build a successful practice?

Always be up-front with a client. Sometimes the truth isn't what we want it to be. Whether its the amount of time it takes to get to trial or whether its the fact that the other side gets to ask personal questions, a successful practice hinges on helping the client understand the legal process.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?

Client-orient goals. This is the most important thing for a client to look for. An attorney's job is to help the client get what they want, and what they deserve. A good lawyer will listen, offer advice, and explain.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?

Hugely. The alternative to settlement is a trial. That probably means a jury will hear your case if it doesn't settle. If you aren't willing and able to go to trial, a settlement suffers. Local lawyers will likely be more familiar with local laws, rules, and community standards & beliefs.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?

A free phone consultation offers a quick analysis of the facts of a case to determine whether it is could be worth pursuing. Not every case justifies a lawsuit. By the same token, that does not mean that you don't have rights. A consult can also help a person learn more about their legal rights.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?

For injury cases, it's important to know what happened, who was involved, where it happened, and how a person has been affected. This allows the attorney to make an assessment of the merits and advise a client of their possible rights and options for pursuing those rights.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?

When I was a young man, a loved one was injured by the careless neglect another. This experience taught me the difference an experience attorney can make when the chips are down. It was at this point that I knew I would work with the law, to help others recover when they suffer harm at the hands of a bad actor.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

The clients. There is nothing better than seeing a client taking control of their life after a serious injury. We can't take away the pain and loss caused by serious injuries, but we can help a person move on with life by putting the best possible foot forward.

What are your other interests in addition to law?

Old cars, motorcycles, bicycling, and - of course- my family.

Are you involved in your community?

I donate, every month, to Save the Children. This organization feeds and educates children around the world. No child should ever go hungry and I am fortunate enough to have the means to help.

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