Atty. David T Dekker

Atty. David T Dekker

David T Dekker is a lawyer practicing commercial, litigation, arbitration & alternative dispute resolution and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Washington Washington 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About David T Dekker at a glance

David T Dekker is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit United Stat (1981). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1981) and Denison University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David T Dekker is a lawyer practicing commercial, litigation, arbitration & alternative dispute resolution and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • David practices at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David T Dekker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David T Dekker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

David T Dekker is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is David T Dekker's law office located?
David T Dekker's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David T Dekker handle?
David T Dekker focuses on business, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David T Dekker practiced law?
David T Dekker has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did David T Dekker go to law school?
David T Dekker earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact David T Dekker for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David T Dekker received?
David T Dekker's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 1981
B.A.
Denison University
- 1978

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit United Stat
Admitted: 1981

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