Richard J. Olson
PARTNER
- Municipal Law
- Land Use and Environmental
- Residential and Commercial Real Estate
- Banking and Secured Lending
LOCATION: POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK PHONE: 845-486-6896 FAX: 845-486-7621
“PURCHASING A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY CAN BE BOTH COMPLEX AND DAUNTING. WITH MORE THAN 35 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REPRESENTING BUYERS, SELLERS, MUNICIPALITIES AND LENDERS, WE CAN WALK WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.”
MUNICIPAL LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL
Representation of both municipal clients and developers to assist in navigating the regulatory maze of approvals through local land use and state environmental regulations.
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Representation in all phases of real estate transactions from single family home purchase through the acquisition and financing of large scale commercial development projects.
BANKING AND SECURED LENDING
Represents banks, credit unions and other lenders in all aspects of residential and commercial lending.
MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS
Professional:
Dutchess County Bar Association
New York State Bar Association (Municipal Law Section and Corporate Counsel Section)
Civic:
Member of the Institutional Review Board for Vassar College
Member of the Board of Lutheran Care Network (2000-2017)
Member of the Board of Counselors of the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie (2009-2011)
Member of the Board of Directors of the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie (2011-2016)
Member of the Board of Directors of the New Horizons Foundation (2010-2016)
Former Board Member of Rehab Programs, Inc.
Former Vice President of the Arlington Rowing Association
Rich lives in Pleasant Valley with his wife, Barbara.
Bar Admissions:
New York, 1985
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1985
U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1985
Education:
Pace University School of Law, White Plains, New York
J.D. - 1984
Seton Hall University
B.S., B.A. - 1976
Pro Bono Activities:
Member of Institutional Review Board for Vassar College
Member of the Board of Lutheran Care Network, 2000 - 2017
Member of the Board of Directors of the New Horizons Foundation, 2010 - 2016
