With over 30 years of legal experience, Deke primarily concentrates his practice on civil and complex commercial litigation in matters involving unfair trade practices, the transportation industry, contract disputes, and personal injury claims. He has brought over 50 jury trials to conclusion and has tried countless cases to the bench and arbitration panels.
Deke represents numerous transportation entities, national retail companies, and financial institutions in credit-related litigation as well as companies in business-related disputes, including claims involving state-of-the-art software and technology, trade secrets and noncompetition, and the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act. He has also represented entertainment industry clients that include Paramount Pictures, Time Warner Entertainment, L. P., Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Buena Vista Distribution Company (Walt Disney Company) in matters involving film-distribution rights and antitrust.
In addition to his own practice, Deke serves as a member of the firm's Billing and Intake/Conflicts Committees.