Felhaber Larson is proud to announce that 16 of its attorneys have been named to the 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® rankings. Eleven attorneys were selected as Minnesota...
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Ryan A. Olson
Attorney
Ryan Olson is a seasoned attorney at Felhaber Larson with over 20 years of experience representing clients in business and employment matters. He holds a J.D. from Indiana University-Indianapolis, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2004, and a B.S. in Business Administration from North Dakota State University, earned with honors in 1999.
Ryan’s diverse practice encompasses business transactions, employment law, employee benefits, and litigation. He assists clients across multiple industries with negotiating and drafting agreements, resolving contract disputes, and pursuing and defending against various claims. His employment law practice focuses on advising employers on employee benefits, personnel and policy issues, employment agreements, including restrictive covenants, and litigating employment-related matters.
As a former investigator with the Fourth Judicial Ethics Committee, Ryan has demonstrated his commitment to upholding professional standards. He also serves as director of the Hunter Houle Memorial Foundation, which he helped establish in 2017 to support charitable initiatives in Minnesota.
Clients value Ryan for being dependable, practicable, personable, and responsive. His approach to his practice is guided by the golden rule, hard work, and dedication. Outside work, Ryan enjoys family time, watching his daughters play sports, snowmobiling, and hiking.
Contact Me
612.373.8514
rolson@felhaber.com
Administrative Assistant
Ginger Johnson
612.373.8401
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