Elizabeth K. Olson
Member
Ms. Olson has a diverse practice, including construction and design, premises liability, general casualty, contract disputes, commercial matters, product liability, and professional liability. She brings a unique perspective because of the wide range of disciplines in which she practices. Ms. Olson is responsible for developing the strategy for and handling cases from inception through trial. She has litigated cases in both state and federal courts in Colorado and Arizona and has brought successful resolution to cases through mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeals. She is dedicated to providing the best service and achieving the best outcomes for her clients.
Bar Admissions
- Arizona, 2008
- Colorado, 2009
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Location
Denver Office
1001 17th Street
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202
Education
JD: Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, 2008
BA: Rice University, 2002, Economics and Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations
Contact
Decisions
In addition to negotiating many favorable settlements, Ms. Olson’s accomplishments include:
- Won summary judgment on behalf of tourist railroad as to personal injury claim based on back of ticket waiver.
- Obtained full payment on mechanic’s lien claim for landscaping contractor.
- Obtained a defense verdict in a jury trial representing apartment complex owner and manager in case involving alleged slip and fall on ice.
- Won motion for determination of question of law on behalf of civil engineer limiting damages to $50,000 as to all claims in multimillion dollar construction defect case involving elementary school.
- Won summary judgment on behalf of an apartment complex owner in premises liability case involving alleged slip and fall on hot tub stairs.
- Won motions to dismiss on claims for unlawful detention; malicious prosecution; alleged violation of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act; negligence; intentional infliction of emotional distress; RICO violations pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1961-68; over serving resulting in liability; defamation; and slander.
Blog Posts About Elizabeth
- Jared Ellis and Elizabeth Olson Presenting CLM Webinar on Professional Liability Trends in Colorado
- 2022 Amendments to the Colorado Premises Liability Act
- 17 Hall & Evans Attorneys Selected For 2020 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List
- 22 Selected For 2019 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List
- 23 Selected for 2018 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
- 19 Selected for 2017 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
- Joan Allgaier, Clinton Coberly, Mary Lanning, Elizabeth Olson, & Kelley Shirk Named Special Counsel
- Hall & Evans Hires Two New Associates
Career Distinctions & Honors
- Colorado Super Lawyers®, “Rising Star,” Civil Litigation: Defense, 2017-2020
- CALI Award of Excellence in Philosophy of the Law
Appeals
- Nasious v. Colo., 495 Fed. Appx. 899 (10th Cir. 2012)
- Wagner v. Am. Family Mut. Ins. Co., 569 Fed. Appx. 574 (10th Cir. 2014)
Articles & Publications // Presentations // Webinars
- Speaker, “Shaping the Independent Tort Duty: When and to Whom Is One Owed?” Colorado Defense Lawyers Association Summer Conference, July 2016
- Co-Author, “2015 Notable State and Municipal construction Defect Claim Reforms Aimed at Reducing Litigation and Promoting New Construction,” Under Construction the Newsletter of the ABA Forum on Construction Law, Vol. 17 No. 4
Professional Associations
- Colorado Bar Association
- Denver Bar Association
- Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Business & Community Service
- Reading tutor with “Reading Partners” in the Denver Public Schools
- Volunteer, Constitution Day, 2014
