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Oladipo Akinwunmi Akin-Deko

Employment and labor Attorney at Springfield, VA

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also known as Dipo Akin-Deko

  • State Years
    Virginia - VA 8 years
    Maryland - MD 13 years
    Dist. of Columbia - DC 15 years
    Texas - TX 16 years
  • Licensed for 8 years
    State VA
    Acquired 2015
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 13 years
    State MD
    Acquired 2009
    Status
    Suspended - Disciplinary No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 15 years
    State DC
    Acquired 2008
    Status
    Suspended - Discipline No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 16 years
    State TX
    Acquired 2007
    Status
    Inactive No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Oladipo

Learn Oladipo’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Employment and labor
    35%
    Title VII, administrative law matters, Grievances, State and Federal Litigation

    17 years

  2. Business
    15%
    business start-ups, contracts, litigation, partnership agreements

    17 years

  3. Commercial real estate
    15%
    UCC, contracts and sale of goods

    17 years

  4. Corporate and incorporation
    15%
    Start-up, non-profit, compliance and litigation

    17 years

  5. Entertainment
    15%
    Health and Fitness law representing individuals and businesses dealing with fitness gyms, personal trainers and the industry

    17 years

  6. Government contracts
    5%
    Teaming agreements, certifications, RFPS

    17 years

Dipo Akin-Deko is the Managiing Director of Akin-Deko Professional Services Firm. Mr. Akin-Deko focus is on Business and Employment law, Public and Private Sector Contracts and Business Consulting.

Specialties: Mr. Akin-Deko represents businesses as well as individuals in business formation, business and commercial litigation, negotiations, contract dispute and formation, liability assessments, not for profit representation, licensing and labor/employment defense. 

Mr. Akin-Deko’s consulting experience includes corporate strategy, strategic planning, private and government contracting/sub contracting advising. 

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Akin-Deko Professional Services Firm PLLC
6551 Loisdale Court
Suite 750
Springfield, VA, 22150

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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 275-475 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Managing Director
  • Akin-Deko Professional Services Firm PLLC
  • 2007 - Present
  • Law Clerk
  • Law Offices of Marc Emden/Tom Witkop
  • 2007 - 2007
  • Summer Associate
  • Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart formally Lewis Fisher
  • 2005 - 2005
  • Student Bar Association President
  • Thurgood Marshall School of Law
  • 2005 - 2006
  • Summer Associate
  • Friday Eldrege & Clark
  • 2005 - 2005
  • Youth Sports Cordinator and Camp Director
  • YMCA
  • 2001 - 2003
  • Mortgage Specialist
  • First Horizon/First Tennessee Bank
  • 2000 - 2001
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Education

  • George Washington University National Law Center
  • Masters of Law in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • 2007
  • University of Memphis
  • Bachelors of Science
  • 2003
  • Texas Southern University
  • law
  • N/A

Legal Cases

  • Conteh v. Jabbie
  • Case Dismissed
  • Man Power v. Penn Good
  • Matter was dismissed by motion in favor of client
  • Sunbelt v. Gunga Jumna Inc
  • Case dismissed in favor of our clients
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Associations

  • THurgood Marshall School of Law Alumni Board
  • Past Chairman
  • 2011 - Present
  • City of Alexandria Commission on Employment
  • Commissioner
  • 2014 - 2016
  • Level Ten
  • President
  • 2008 - 2008

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • 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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Speaking Engagements

  • Careers in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
  • Careers in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
  • 2010
  • American Bar Association CLEO Midsummer meeting
  • Developing a Solo Practice
  • 2010
  • Sucessful Careers in the Legal Field
  • Careers in the Law
  • 2008
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Attorney endorsements

Received (4)
Given (3)
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Business Attorney | Jan 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Akin-Deko is very professional and very knowledgeable."
Litigation Attorney | Jun 10
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"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 brought to bear in the matters I consulted on with this attorney's firm. With strict attention to detail and a refined sense of presentation, any client would feel as if they had this man's total attention. Simply, I was refreshed to see another attorney that made me want to practice better law."
Litigation Attorney | Dec 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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 strongly endorse Mr. Akin-Deko."
Contracts and agreements Attorney | Mar 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Springfield Employment and labor Lawyer Oladipo Akinwunmi Akin-Deko
Oladipo Akinwunmi Akin-Deko
Employment and labor Attorney
Springfield, VA
Licensed for 16 years