Marissa A. Olsson

Marissa A. Olsson is an esteemed personal injury attorney based in Edmonds, Washington. Her practice is dedicated to representing clients in cases of maritime injury, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death, exclusively focusing on personal injury due to negligence. Marissa is admitted to practice in all Washington State Courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.

A passionate advocate for justice, Marissa is actively involved in the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ). She has served as co-chair of Women of WSAJ since 2014. Her contributions to the legal community include writing for "Above the Law" and being featured on the podcast "I am the Law" by Law School Transparency. In 2017, she was recognized as a "Rising Star" by SuperLawyers.com.

Marissa earned her JD from the University of Washington School of Law, where she participated in several clinical programs. As part of the Innocence Project Northwest clinic, she represented clients with claims of actual innocence. Through the Street Law clinic, she taught law at Roosevelt High School in Seattle. She also interned at Northwest Justice Project, assisting low-income clients with legal aid. During her law school years, she excelled in moot court competitions and served as a research assistant to Professor Kathryn Watts from 2008 to 2009.

Raised in the Seattle area, Marissa enjoys outdoor activities such as rock climbing, skiing, hiking, and mountaineering. She is proficient in Swedish and Spanish.