WILLIAM OLIVIER

williamolivier@cdrsllc.com

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Mr. Olivier has over 25 years of experience in Alternate Dispute Resolution in both the private and public sectors. In private practice for over 7 years, he served as an arbitrator or mediator and also represented both plaintiffs and defendants in arbitration or litigation involving construction, real estate, and business law. His 25 years of public service as an attorney included 18 years with the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Division, where he represented the United States in trial and appellate litigation, as well as in mediation, involving complex commercial litigation, construction law, federal government contracts, civil fraud, and fifth amendment taking claims. His cases often involved millions of dollars in damages and, in two cases, billions of dollars in damages. He has argued cases on appeal to the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 11th, and Federal Circuits. He received a Special Achievement Award for Sustained Superior Performance, two Meritorious Service Awards, and a Special Commendation Award. He also held a top secret security clearance. In addition, he served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Alan L. Sternberg, Judge (retired as Chief Judge), on the Colorado Court of Appeals. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Olivier served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for four years, attaining the rank of Captain, where he was responsible for reviewing construction plans and supervising or inspecting construction projects. He was awarded the Bronze Star (twice), Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (twice), and Parachute Badge.

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

State Courts: Colorado, California, and District of Columbia.
 

Federal Courts: U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Courts of Appeal for the 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th, District of Columbia, and Federal Circuits; U.S. District Courts for the District of Colorado, Central and Southern Districts of California, and the District of Columbia; and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

EDUCATION

Law Degree: Juris Doctor, University of Denver.
Editor in Chief, Denver Journal of International Law and Policy.
Masters Degree: Master of Science in Judicial Administration, University of Denver.
College Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Ripon College, Wisconsin.

ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Bar Association (Judicial Division, Lawyers Conference Executive Committee, and Alternate Dispute Resolution Section, Expanded Processes Committee), Hispanic National Bar Association (Founder’s Circle member), California Bar Association, Colorado Bar Association, Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, Denver Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, and Rotary Club.