Yahn Eric Olson, Environmental Attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
4 years of legal practice · focused on Environmental, General, and Litigation
AssociateatEnvironmental Litigation Group, P.C.
Birmingham, AL
Practicing environmental in Birmingham since 2022.
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Yahn Eric Olson is an associate based in Birmingham, AL. The practice focuses on Environmental, General, and Litigation. Yahn has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Environmental Litigation Group, P.C..
- Based in
- Birmingham, AL
- Experience
- 4 years
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- Environmental · General · Litigation
- Handles Environmental, General, and Litigation matters from Birmingham, AL.
- 4 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Yahn Eric Olson: Yahn Eric Olson is an associate based in Birmingham, AL. The practice focuses on Environmental, General, and Litigation. Yahn has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Environmental Litigation Group, P.C..
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Yahn Eric Olson
Yahn concentrates on environmental, general, litigation, personal injury, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Yahn handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Environmental
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Environmental cases in Birmingham, Alabama
Yahn takes environmental matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Yahn agrees to represent you.
General cases in Birmingham, Alabama
Yahn takes general matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Yahn agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Birmingham, Alabama
Yahn takes litigation matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Yahn agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Birmingham, Alabama
Yahn takes personal injury matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Yahn agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Death cases in Birmingham, Alabama
Yahn takes wrongful death matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Yahn agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Yahn Eric Olson — 4 years of Alabama environmental experience
Yahn Eric Olson is an associate based in Birmingham, AL. The practice focuses on Environmental, General, and Litigation. Yahn has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Environmental Litigation Group, P.C..
Yahn Olson is a toxic exposure attorney whose vast knowledge has been of tremendous help in his decision-making and compassionate yet professional approach to each case. Because he is well aware that behind each claim, there is a person who is often in great physical and emotional pain, the attorney makes sure to carefully listen to what his clients have to say. He subsequently devises the most effective strategy to hold the responsible parties liable for their unethical actions and achieve justice for the victims' suffering.
Before joining Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. in the summer of 2021, Yahn Olson worked as a legal intern at Gasp Group and at Waterkeeper Alliance: Coosa Riverkeeper, both of which are headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. He also completed a legal externship at Southern Environmental Law Center in the same city.
Yahn Olson is a reliable and trustworthy attorney who is dedicated to offering high-quality legal assistance to toxic exposure victims. His determination to help as many people in distress as possible drives his every professional decision, and the attorney is ready to go to great lengths to achieve the most favorable outcome possible for his clients. Yahn Olson's straightforward and transparent approach to each case ensures a great, honest relationship with his clients, as they know from the get-go what the legal process implies and how challenging and complex they should expect it to be.
Yahn's approach to environmental cases
Yahn Olson is a toxic exposure attorney whose vast knowledge has been of tremendous help in his decision-making and compassionate yet professional approach to each case. Because he is well aware that behind each claim, there is a person who is often in great physical and emotional pain, the attorney makes sure to carefully listen to what his clients have to say. He subsequently devises the most…
The kind of cases Yahn takes
Yahn reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental, general, and litigation matters in Birmingham and the surrounding Alabama area.
Credentials
Yahn Eric Olson's legal education and bar admissions
Samford University
J.D. · 2022
Pacific Lutheran University
B.A. · 2017
Jurisdictions
Yahn's state bar admissions
Alabama
2022 · ACTIVE
Yahn studied at J.D. in Samford University and B.A. in Pacific Lutheran University.
Law school and academic background
Yahn completed J.D. in Samford University and B.A. in Pacific Lutheran University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Yahn runs in Alabama is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Yahn's professional memberships and bar associations
Alabama State Bar
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Locations
Yahn Eric Olson's office in Birmingham
Yahn's primary office is at 2160 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, 35205. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Environmental Litigation Group, P.C.
2160 Highland Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35205
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How to hire Yahn Eric Olson — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Yahn usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Yahn charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Yahn'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; Yahn will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a environmental attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental 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 Yahn
Yahn discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every environmental 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. Yahn confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Yahn's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Yahn Eric Olson
How much does it cost to hire Yahn for a environmental case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Yahn walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Yahn offer a free consultation?
Yahn charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Yahn's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Yahn's current terms during booking.
How long do environmental cases in Alabama typically take?
Simple environmental 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. Yahn gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Yahn take my case if I'm outside Birmingham?
Yahn is licensed in Alabama. Matters governed by Alabama law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Yahn 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 Yahn?
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. Yahn will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Yahn accepting new environmental clients right now?
Yahn's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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