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Aaron M. Olsen, Class Action Attorney in San Diego, California

focused on Class Action, Consumer, and Employment

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Aaron M. Olsen is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Consumer, and Employment. Currently practicing at Haeggquist & Eck LLP.

Based in
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Class Action · Consumer · Employment
  • Handles Class Action, Consumer, and Employment matters from San Diego, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Protection Law (2026).

About Aaron M. Olsen: Aaron M. Olsen is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Consumer, and Employment. Currently practicing at Haeggquist & Eck LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Aaron M. Olsen

Aaron concentrates on class action, consumer, employment, litigation, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Aaron handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in San Diego, California

Aaron takes class action matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Aaron agrees to represent you.

Consumer cases in San Diego, California

Aaron takes consumer matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Aaron agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in San Diego, California

Aaron takes employment matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Aaron agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in San Diego, California

Aaron takes litigation matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Aaron agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in San Diego, California

Aaron takes product liability matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Aaron agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Aaron M. Olsen — Attorney of California class action experience

Aaron M. Olsen is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Consumer, and Employment. Currently practicing at Haeggquist & Eck LLP.

Aaron M. Olsen is a partner at Haeggquist & Eck, LLP, and a trial lawyer standing up for employees who have experienced retaliation, discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual assault.

Aaron has resolved hundreds of individual labor and employment law cases on behalf of employees. He has recovered millions of dollars in damages. Notably, Aaron was on the trial team in a unique associational disability discrimination matter against Kaiser Permanente that resulted in one of the top 50 largest labor and employment verdicts in California in 2017 on TopVerdict.com.

Aaron has served as co-lead counsel prosecuting class action suits, including consumer fraud actions, product defect cases, wage and hour actions, and unfair competition and false advertising claims. He has successfully litigated against major corporations such as Apple, Sony, AT&T and UFC, and served as co-lead counsel on a team that negotiated a $25 million settlement on behalf of students who attended Donald Trump’s infamous Trump University.

Aaron is committed to pro bono work and has served as local counsel for two groups of immigrant parents and children separated at the Mexican border under the United States government’s “zero tolerance” immigration policy under former President Donald Trump. He also served as local counsel in a case seeking to uphold The Information Quality Act to ensure government agencies properly disseminate information about immigrants. Aaron has also dedicated much of his time to charitable organizations throughout San Diego.

Aaron's written work has appeared in the California State Bar Litigation Review and San Diego Lawyer. He has served as a volunteer judge for the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards and the University of San Diego School of Law’s Appellate Moot Court Competition.

Aaron grew up alpine ski racing and competing in downhill mountain bike venues across the country. This competitive drive drew Aaron to triathlons, with him completing his first 140.6-mile Ironman triathlon in 2015. While he continues to enjoy the outdoors, Aaron’s true passion these days is spending time with his wife and two children.

How Aaron handles class action matters

Aaron M. Olsen is a partner at Haeggquist & Eck, LLP, and a trial lawyer standing up for employees who have experienced retaliation, discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. Aaron has resolved hundreds of individual labor and employment law cases on behalf of employees. He has recovered millions of dollars in damages. Notably, Aaron was on the trial team in a unique associational…

Who Aaron represents

Aaron reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, consumer, and employment matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Aaron M. Olsen's legal education and bar admissions

  • California Western School of Law

    J.D. · 2008

Aaron studied at J.D. in California Western School of Law.

Law school and academic background

Aaron completed J.D. in California Western School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Aaron runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Aaron M. Olsen

Aaron has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Protection Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Protection Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026).

Locations

Aaron M. Olsen's office in San Diego

Aaron's primary office is at 225 Broadway, Suite 2050, San Diego, California, 92101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Haeggquist & Eck LLP

225 Broadway, Suite 2050

San Diego, California 92101

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Hiring guide

How to hire Aaron M. Olsen — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Aaron usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Aaron charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Aaron's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Aaron will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in San Diego, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Aaron

Aaron discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Aaron confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Aaron's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Aaron M. Olsen

  • How much does it cost to hire Aaron for a class action case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Aaron walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Aaron offer a free consultation?

    Aaron charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Aaron's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Aaron's current terms during booking.

  • How long do class action cases in California typically take?

    Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Aaron gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Aaron take my case if I'm outside San Diego?

    Aaron is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Aaron will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Aaron?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Aaron will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Aaron accepting new class action clients right now?

    Aaron's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Class Action attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California

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