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Erika S. Olson joined the Lynn Jackson law firm in its Rapid City office in 2017 after ten years as a shareholder with the law firm of Wilson, Olson & Nash, P.C.  After graduating from the University of Wyoming College Law, Erika worked for the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office as an Assistant Attorney General in the Water and Natural Resources Division, representing the Wyoming State Engineer’s Office and focusing on water law and administrative law.  In 2006, she returned to the Black Hills to practice law with her father, James W. Olson at Wilson, Olson & Nash, P.C. prior to Jim’s retirement in 2017.

Erika is the chair of Lynn Jackson’s Business and Estate Planning Group. Her practice includes real estate, business planning and organization, water law, probate and estate planning, and guardianships.  She works with individuals, families and entities to help them resolve title issues, sell and privately finance property transactions, drafts covenants and easements, plan for succession of family and business assets through the drafting of buy/sell agreement, wills and trusts, and wrap up loved ones affairs after they have passed away through the probate process and trust administration.  She believes that good planning can provide peace of mind and prevent expensive and stressful litigation.

In her spare time, Erika plays bassoon with the Black Hills Symphony Orchestra and served on its board from 2010 – 2013. She enjoys exploring the Black Hills with her husband and her greyhound.

Education

  • University of Wyoming College of Law, J.D., with honors, 2000-2003
  • University of Wyoming, B.A., Music Performance, General; 1994-1998

Memberships

  • American College of Mortgage Attorneys
  • West River Estate and Financial Planning Council
  • South Dakota Bar Association
  • Wyoming Bar Association

Reported Cases / Representative Clients

Business Planning:
  • Advised multi-generational land-holding and development companies in modernizing and simplifying operations through updated articles of incorporation and bylaws, while working to limit liability and preparing for future owner succession.
  • Advised new business in selecting and creating new business entity to address concerns about buy-out among members.
  • Advised family ranch business in creating a new business entity to provide for transition of land and ranch operation to next generation.

Real Estate:

  • Drafted master deed and owners’ association formation documents for multi-phase condominium project, including application to obtain approval of state governing body.
  • Drafted easement agreements to resolve boundary disputes among neighboring property owners.
  • Assisted clients in obtaining tax deeds following purchase of tax certificates to real estate, including legal action necessary for marketable title.

Admissions

  • 2004, South Dakota
  • 2003, Wyoming
  • U.S. District Court for South Dakota
  • U.S. District Court for Wyoming
  • Federal Bankruptcy Court