Dale P. Olson

Professor Dale P. Olson is a Professor of Law at the West Virginia University College of Law, serving since 1976. He holds a B.A. from the University of Minnesota (1969), J.D. Magna cum laude with membership in the Order of the Coif and as Article Editor of the Minnesota Law Review (1972), and an LL.M. from Yale University (1976). His teaching focuses on intellectual property, antitrust, trade regulation, and civil procedure. His research explores authorship concepts, civil litigation practices, and legal protections for free expression and due process. He has held a visiting position at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law.

Publications include foundational works on West Virginia civil practice and influential articles on copyright law, fair use, and legal systems. Awards include recognition in the Order of the Coif and editorial contributions to legal reviews. Courses taught span antitrust, business torts, and intellectual property. His service emphasizes student retention, artist/author intellectual property advising, and legal rights advocacy.

Professional contributions include roles in curriculum development and engagement with legal practitioners. No specific labs or teams are highlighted in his profile.