Robert J. Olson

Partner

Minneapolis

P: (612) 492-6549

F: (612) 340-2644

Robert J. Olson is a partner in the Real Estate practice group and practices in all aspects of real property law focusing on transactions involving the acquisition, development, construction, financing, sale, leasing, and disposition of real estate. Mr. Olson also supports other practice groups in matters affecting real property, including mergers and acquisitions, project development and financing.

Representative Transactions

Assists several clients of various compositions and sizes in the acquisition, leasing, improvement and disposition of real property in all 50 states, Canada, Europe and India.
Acquisition, development, construction, expansion and financing of Tier III data centers.
Construction, leasing and financing transactions on tribal land.
Private/public partnership development and construction projects.
Large-scale acquisition and disposition projects in connection with corporation transactions, including the acquisition of a portfolio of over 1,400 parcels of improved real property located in over 20 states.
Acquisition and development of real property for purposes of constructing and operating biofuel production facilities.
Acquisition and development of real property for purposes of constructing and operating soy bean production facilities.
Headquarter acquisitions, developments, expansions, construction, leasing, dispositions and sale/lease-backs.
Representing foreign entities in the acquisition of real property in the United States.
Portfolio sale/lease-back transactions.
Segregation and disposition of co-located domestic and international facilities in connection with corporate reorganizations.
Adverse possession and boundary line disputes.
Office tower acquisition, development, construction and leasing.
Airport hangar acquisition and disposition.
Acquisition and disposition of milling facilities.
Primary leasing counsel for multiple clients having commercial office leasing portfolios covering millions of rentable square feet.
Acquisition and disposition of automotive salvage facilities.
Acquisition and disposition of food service-related facilities.
Acquisition and disposition of agricultural land.
Negotiation of design and construction contracts for the design and construction of commercial construction projects.

Professional Activities

Member, American Bar Association, Minnesota Bar Association, and Hennepin County Bar Association
Member, National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
Member, CoreNet Global

News & Press Mentions

June 7, 2012

Dorsey Lawyers and Practices in Minnesota Highly Ranked By Chambers & Partners