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Robert Farris-Olsen

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Rob Farris-Olsen
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 79th district
In office
January 7, 2019 – January 2, 2023
Preceded byJenny Eck
Succeeded byLaura Smith
Personal details
Born
Robert Farris-Olsen

Helena, Montana, U.S.
EducationWhitman College (BA)
University of Montana (JD)

Robert "Rob" Farris-Olsen is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 79th district. Elected in 2018, he remained in office from January 7, 2019 to January 2, 2023.

Early life and education

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Farris-Olsen was born and raised in Helena, Montana and graduated from Helena High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in environmental studies from Whitman College and a Juris Doctor from the Alexander Blewett III School of Law at the University of Montana.[1]

Career

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Farris-Olsen completed a clerkship program with Judge Mike Wheat of the Montana Supreme Court. He then entered private practice, and has specialized in consumer protection law.[citation needed] In 2015, he was elected to the Helena City Commission.[citation needed] In 2018, he was elected to the Montana House of Representatives, representing the 79th district.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Rob Farris-Olsen". Morrison Sherwood Wilson & Deola, PLLP. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  2. ^ Robert Farris-Olsen's Biography
  3. ^ "Robert Farris-Olsen". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-01-09.