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35% Employment / Labor
6 years
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25% Business
5 years
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20% Litigation
6 years
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15% Contracts / Agreements
6 years
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5% Mediation
6 years
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Cash, Check, Credit Card
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About Me
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Dipo Akin-Deko is the co-founder and Principal attorney of the law firm of Akin-Deko Puig PLLC. Akin-Deko Puig is a one-of-a-kind law firm that brings... more
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This lawyer not only has the skill in the courtroom, but has the personality to make even the other side like him. I was impressed with the insight...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Stephen Wallace
, High Point (NC), Over 1 year ago
I have known Mr. Akin-Deko for several years. During this time, I have found him to be highly insightful, reliable, dedicated and knowledgeable. I...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Okiemute Whiteru
, Washington (DC), About 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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5 years since Oladipo Akinwunmi Akin-Deko was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Texas |
Eligible To Practice In Texas
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2007 |
03/09/2011 |
| Dist. of Columbia |
Active
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2008 |
09/13/2009 |
| Maryland |
Active
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2009 |
12/21/2009 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Managing Attorney at
Akin-Deko & Puig PLLC
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2008–present
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Law Clerk at
Law Offices of Marc Emden/Tom Witkop
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2007–2007
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Student Bar Association President at
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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2005–2006
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Summer Associate at
Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart formally Lewis Fisher
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2005–2005
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Summer Associate at
Friday Eldrege & Clark
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2005–2005
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Youth Sports Cordinator and Camp Director at
YMCA
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2001–2003
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Mortgage Specialist at
First Horizon/First Tennessee Bank
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2000–2001
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See all 7 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| George Washington University National Law Center |
Law |
Masters of Law in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution |
2007 |
| University of Memphis |
Sports and Leisure Studies/Sports Management |
Bachelors of Science |
2003 |
| Texas Southern University |
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law |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| GWU Law School LLM Mock Trial Competition Runner Up |
George Washington University Law School |
2007 |
| Henry Doyle Moot Court Competition Runner up |
Thurgood Marshall School of Law |
2006 |
| Henry Doyle Moot Court Competition Best Oralist Runner up |
Thurgood Marshall School of Law |
2006 |
| Merit Scholarship |
Thurgood Marshall School of Law |
2005 |
| Gallup Polls/Hewlet Packard Essay Competition Winner |
Gallup |
2005 |
| Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund Recipient |
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund |
2005 |
| Merit Scholarship |
Thurgood Marshall School of Law |
2004 |
| TMSL Negotiation Champion |
Thurgood Marshall School of Law |
2004 |
| Merit Scholarship |
Thurgood Marshall School of Law |
2003 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| President |
Level Ten |
2008
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: Matter was dismissed by motion in favor of client
Outcome: Case dismissed in favor of our clients
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Careers in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice |
Careers in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice |
2010 |
| Developing a Solo Practice |
American Bar Association CLEO Midsummer meeting |
2010 |
| Developing a Solo Practice |
Council on Legal Education Opportunity Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program |
2009 |
| Careers in the Law |
Sucessful Careers in the Legal Field |
2008 |
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