Mark Olson

President

Mark Olson has practiced law in the area of creditor rights since founding Olson Shaner (then Olson Associates) in 1993, earning a reputation for zealous representation and obtaining high recovery rates. He has helped shaped debt collection in Utah through several landmark cases and through lobbying to change laws and rules unfair to creditors. Outside the office Mark loves spending time with his wife and three children, whether it be traveling, running together or at home.

Education

J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah (1986)

Juris Doctor

Brigham Young University, Provo, Provo, Utah (1985)

Bachelor of Arts, International Relations

Chip Shaner

Managing Partner

Chip Shaner joined Olson Associates in April of 2004, and was made partner in August of 2007. Chip's practice has been largely in the collection of consumer and commercial debts.

Education

Washburn University School Of Law Topeka, KS (2003)

Juris Doctor with Dean's Honors; Washburn Law Journal Member and Articles Editor

Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS (1997)

Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education

Activities & Associations

Member of Utah State Bar
Member of ACA International (2004 - Present)
Treasurer, Co-Chair, and Chair for the Collection Section of the Utah State Bar (2006-2009)
Judge Pro Tempore for Salt Lake City Justice Court and Sunset Municipal Court (Appointed 2009)
Member of the Salt Lake County and Davis County Bar Associations
Member of the Litigation, Collection, and Solo Small Firm sections of the Utah Bar Association
Mock Trial Judge, Utah (2007, 2008, 2010 - 2014)
Constitution Day Presenter (2012)
American Bar Association Advisory Panelist (2012)

Admitted to Practice

Utah (2004)
Colorado (2009 Inactive)
Kansas (2003 Inactive)

B. Joseph Beecroft

Associate Attorney

B. Joseph Beecroft joined Olson Associates in July of 2005. Joseph's practice has focused largely in the collection of consumer and commercial debts involving all aspects of litigation. He also has experience in the drafting/revision of contracts and corporate documents. In addition to his work, Joseph enjoys running, camping and spending time with his family. He is fluent in Spanish and enjoys using this language when presented with opportunities.

Education

University Of San Diego School Of Law San Diego, CA (2004)

Juris Doctorate, emphasis on Corporate Law; President of Student Chapter, J. Reuben Clark Law Society; President, LDS Student Law Association

Brigham Young University Provo, UT (1999)

Bachelor of Arts, Spanish; Minor in Business Management

Activities & Associations

Member Utah State Bar
Member of the Salt Lake County Bar Association
Member of the Litigation, Collection, and Solo Small Firm sections of the Utah Bar Association
Member of the Litigation and Collection sections of the Idaho State Bar
Member ACA International (2013 - Present)

Admitted to Practice

Utah State and Federal Courts (2005)
Idaho (2012)
California (2004 Inactive)