Daniel R. Olson

Commercial Litigation

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Minneapolis, Minnesota

17+ years experience

Bassford Remele

Updated: Dec 25, 2025

Contact Information

612.746.1095

https://www.bassford.com/people/daniel-r-olson

Fifth Street Towers, 100 South 5th Street, Suite 1500, Minneapolis, MN 55402-1254

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Bio

Daniel Olson is a commercial and employment litigator with a record of successfully trying, arbitrating, and mediating a variety of disputes. He represents clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to non-profit organizations to individuals.Mr. Olson has a track-record of securing favorable resolutions toward the early stages of litigation. He has won several jury trials when settlement was not feasible. And he has achieved both affirmances and reversals from state and federal appellate courts when district court results have been challenged on appeal. In addition, Mr. Olson also regularly counsels and trains employers and other lawyers on a variety of employment matters, including discrimination and harassment laws, leave and accommodation issues, and non-competes and restrictive covenants. He currently teaches employment law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.Mr. Olson has been named to the Minnesota Rising Stars list and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for his proficient work across the full spectrum litigation. In addition, he serves as Co-Chair of Bassford Remele's Associate Development Committee. Daniel Olson is a commercial and employment litigator with a record of successfully trying, arbitrating, and mediating a variety of disputes. He represents clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to non-profit organizations to individuals.Mr. Olson has a track-record of securing favorable resolutions toward the early stages of litigation. He has won several jury trials when settlement was not feasible. And he has achieved both affirmances and reversals from state and federal appellate courts when district court results have been challenged on appeal. In addition, Mr. Olson also regularly counsels and trains employers and other lawyers on a variety of employment matters, including discrimination and harassment laws, leave and accommodation issues, and non-competes and restrictive covenants. He currently teaches employment law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.Mr. Olson has been named to the Minnesota Rising Stars list and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for his proficient work across the full spectrum litigation. In addition, he serves as Co-Chair of Bassford Remele's Associate Development Committee. Daniel Olson is a commercial and employment litigator with a record of successfully trying, arbitrating, and mediating a variety of disputes. He represents clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to non-profit organizations to individuals. Mr. Olson has a track-record of securing favorable resolutions toward the early stages of litigation. He has won several jury trials when settlement was not feasible. He currently teaches employment law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Mr. Olson has been named to the Minnesota Rising Stars list and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for his proficient work across the full spectrum litigation. In addition, he serves as Co-Chair of Bassford Remele's Associate Development Committee.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Recognized: Commercial Litigation - 2024
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2024
Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - 2024
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2023
Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - 2023
Recognized: Commercial Litigation - 2022
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment - 2022
Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - 2022
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
Practice Area: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Distinguished Alumnus Award, University of St. Thomas School of Law, 2010
Minnesota Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers, 2014-present

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025

Education

University of St. Thomas (St. Paul), Opus College of Business, M.B.A., graduated 2008
University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., cum laude, graduated 2008
University of St. Thomas (St. Paul), B.A., cum laude, graduated 2004