Michael Olds
Platteville,WI
Summary
Results-driven attorney with expertise in negotiation, contract drafting, and risk assessment. Proven ability to navigate complex legal matters and deliver favorable settlement strategies in corporate transactions.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney/Owner
Olds Law, LLC
Platteville, WI
10.2022 - Current
- Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
- Conducted due diligence investigations for corporate transactions, mergers, and acquisitions to assess risks and ensure compliance.
- Drafted and negotiated commercial leases and real estate agreements, facilitating property transactions with a focus on legal and financial details.
- Reviewed contracts and agreements to ensure compliance and identify potential risks.
- Provided advice on potential liability risks associated with business transactions.
- Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements, and contracts.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
Attorney
Kopp McKichan, LLP
Platteville, Wisconsin
06.1994 - 09.2022
- Conducted due diligence investigations in corporate transactions, mergers, and acquisitions, ensuring thorough risk assessment and compliance.
- Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements to resolve litigated cases.
- Drafted legal documents and contracts for client cases, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
- Drafted and reviewed pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents for court filings.
- Examined real estate titles and deeds to determine ownership interests, facilitating successful property transactions.
- Advised clients on legal rights and obligations in complex matters.
- Advised clients on potential liability risks in business transactions, enabling informed decision-making.
- Advised clients on their legal rights, obligations and liabilities under applicable laws.
- Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements, and contracts.
Education
J.D. - Law
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI05-1994
Skills
- Contract drafting
- Contract negotiation
- Corporate transactions
- Due diligence
- Risk assessment
- Negotiation
- Settlement strategies
- Transaction analysis
- Corporate legal issues
- Critical thinking
Affiliations
- Platteville Optimist Club
- Church Council
- Practioneer teacher in UW-Madison's Business law section for the "Lawyering Skills" course.
- Platteville Area Chamber of Commerce
Timeline
Attorney/Owner
Olds Law, LLC
10.2022 - Current
Attorney
Kopp McKichan, LLP
06.1994 - 09.2022
J.D. - Law
University of Wisconsin, Madison