Deepak K. Desai - a Cincinnati, United States Business Law Lawyer

Cincinnati Business Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Business Law
Employment Law
Real Estate Law
Municipal Law
Commercial & Civil Litigation
Estate Planning

Litigation: 100%

Attorney Information

Overview

Deepak was born and raised in greater Cincinnati. He graduated from Covington Latin School in 1984 and went to college at Northern Kentucky University. There, he became a leader in the University Honors Program and received the prestigious Exemplar Award his senior year.

After graduating from NKU, Deepak attended the Salmon P. Chase College of Law. As a first-year law student, he won the award for Best Oral Advocate at the annual Moot Court competition. He continued to excel throughout his law school career and graduated number one in his class.

After law school, Deepak entered the business world. There he learned the ins and outs of running a closely held business with four locations across the Midwest, and that generated seven million dollars annually in revenue.

For the past 20 years, Deepak has used the hands-on knowledge he gained in the business world to help business clients meet all their legal needs. From contract negotiation to commercial litigation, Deepak has a unique skill set that protects his clients' interests.

Deepak also practices law in the public sector and has represented multiple villages, cities, and townships throughout Ohio. His unique legal knowledge regarding real estate, zoning, eminent domain, and the legislative process provides significant value to business clients dealing with local governments, as well as public entities engaged in economic development and infrastructure improvement.

For the past 10 years, Deepak has focused his employment law practice on advising employers during the pre-termination process and counseling them on various federal and state laws such as the FMLA, the ADA, and the Equal Pay Act. He is also retained by national insurance companies to defend employers they insure against discrimination and wrongful termination claims, as well as to assist with charges filed with the NLRB, the EEOC, and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

Deepak K. Desai included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

Cincy Magazine Leading Lawyer: 2017 – Present

Other Sources of Feedback About Deepak K. Desai

Included on the 2007Ohio Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2006 Ohio Super Lawyers list
2005 Ohio Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky, 1991
  J.D.
  Honors: summa cum laude
  Honors: 3.91; Class Rank 1
  Honors: Order of the Coif
Non Legal Education
- Northern Kentucky University, 1988
  B.A.
  Honors: summa cum laude
  Honors: University Honors Scholar
  Major: Literature & Language (Writing emphasis)
  Minor: Political Science & Honors Studies

Current Employment Position(s)

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Bar Admissions

Ohio, 1993
U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 2007

Other Affiliations

Ohio State Bar Association
Cincinnati Bar Association
Ohio Municipal Attorneys Association

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Contact

Cincinnati, OH

50 E. Business Way
Suite 410
Cincinnati, OH 45241

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Phone: 513-792-6727

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Website: https://www.fp-legal.com

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