Emmanuel Omobolaji Olawale

Emmanuel Olawale is a trial lawyer, who has successfully litigated several personal injury and other civil cases before juries and judges. He has won judgments on personal injury and wrongful death cases, which range from $2.5 million to hundreds of dollars.

He has also successfully argued before the appellate courts. Emmanuel is an attorney who makes seeking justice for his clients the focus of his practice. Emmanuel Olawale graduated with Honours from the City University of New York, College of Staten Island; he received his Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Liberal Arts and Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Communication, Media studies and Journalism.

He received his Juris Doctorate degree at Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio.  He was a candidate for judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Delaware County in the 2014 elections.

Emmanuel is a recipient of several professional, leadership and academic awards such as Super Lawyers’ Rising Star (2013, 2014);  Who’s Who in Black Columbus (2013), Business First Magazine’s People on the Move; The Emerging Leaders’ Award (2001, 2002), Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (2001, 2002), Award for Academic Excellence (2002); CALI Excellence of the Future Award (2003, 2004), Excellence in Appellate Advocacy Award (2004), Dean’s scholarship (2002-2005), David White Scholarship. Emmanuel was also inducted into The Order of the Curia, a Law School honorary society.

Over the course of practicing, he has helped several clients to obtain immigrant and non-immigrant visas, Family-based visas, Employment-based visas, Green cards, Employment Authorizations, Naturalization and citizenship, J-1 waivers, VAWA adjustments, Asylum and other immigration benefits.

He has prevented numerous clients from getting deported or removed from the United States. He is also experienced in contract drafting, contract review, business formation, representing churches, religious and non-profit organizations.

Apart from his legal profession, Emmanuel is a writer and a published author, his book ”The Flavour of Favour. Quest for the American Dream. He participates in community outreach programs and volunteers free legal services to the underprivileged, he acts as mentors to students and youths.

He is also a motivational speaker and provides his legal expertise at seminars, workshops and conferences. Emmanuel is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Columbus Bar Association and the Ohio Association for Justice.