Chad D. Olsen

Chad Olsen is an experienced litigator, appellate advocate, and transactional attorney. He uses his unique cross-practice experience to resolve and prevent legal issues spanning the construction, insurance, real estate, financial, hospitality and tourism, transportation, and retail industries, among others. Through planning, legal analysis, and attention to detail, Chad has both eliminated millions of dollars in potential liability for his clients and recovered millions of dollars for these same clients.

As part of his practice, Chad is also a frequent author and speaker on various legal issues and cutting-edge developments. Recent subjects include employment trends and best practices, insurance obligations and policyholder rights, arbitration, employment handbooks and agreements, and legislative updates.

More About Chad D. Olsen

Education

• J.D., Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, 2010
• B.S., Brigham Young University, 2006

Bar Admissions

• Arizona, 2016 
• Nevada, 2010 

Court Admissions

• Arizona Supreme Court
• Nevada Supreme Court
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
• U.S. District Court, District of Nevada

Community

• Nevada Lawyer Magazine, Editorial Board and Past Chair, 2014-present
• J. Reuben Clark Law Society, Member, 2007-present

Representative Matters

• Successfully represented a residential developer in eight separate appeals concerning arbitration rights and the scope of the Federal Arbitration Act. See U.S. Home Corp. v. Michael Ballesteros Trust, 415 P.3d 32 (Nev. 2018)
• Collected nearly $11 million of additional-insured insurance coverage on behalf of general contractors relating to construction defect claims in Clark County
• Represented a publicly-traded home builder in multiple complex, high-stakes insurance coverage disputes, helping to recover well over $50 million
• Assisted a first-responder organization in obtaining summary judgment against a former employee who asserted claims relating to sexual assault, defamation, and negligent hiring
• Obtained a complete dismissal in favor of a general contractor and owner of a highly-contested mechanic’s lien claim
• Won summary judgment on behalf of a scenic production company for all damages against the owners of a stage acrobatics and magic production
• Represented a hospitality company in a breach of contract action against a service provider, successfully recovering all alleged damages, costs, and attorneys’ fees

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