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Adewale “Wale”  Odetunde on the AICA Podcast 

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April 7, 2026

Adewale “Wale” Odetunde, founder of Odetunde Law and a board-certified truck wreck lawyer, joined AICA’s “We Got Your Back!” podcast with host Jeff Shaw to talk trucking litigation, trial strategy, and what real advocacy looks like when regular people face powerful corporations.

From Psychology to the Courtroom

Wale earned both his psychology degree and his J.D. at the University of Mississippi. That background shows up in trial: understanding how jurors process information, how stories land, and how evidence persuades. Early exposure to injury cases led him to personal injury and, ultimately, to the work he’s known for today, serious truck and commercial vehicle wrecks.

What Sets Trucking Cases Apart

Truck and commercial vehicle cases aren’t standard car crashes. They require early, detailed investigation, preservation of critical evidence, and familiarity with federal rules. On the podcast, Wale explained why fast requests for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration records can strengthen a case and prevent missed opportunities later in litigation. His approach is trial-first: move quickly, preserve evidence, and build the case like it will be tried.

Practical Guidance Clients Need

Insurance companies watch social media. One photo, out of context, can create credibility problems. Wale’s advice is simple: be cautious online while your case is active and ask your lawyer before posting.

When a “Small” Case Changes Everything

Wale described a matter that looked minor at first but, through persistence and a full medical work-up, revealed a serious brain injury. The case resolved for a multi-million-dollar settlement after sustained litigation. The takeaway: never underestimate a case too early, and let the facts and medicine lead.

Navigating Tort Reform Without Losing Focus

Legislative changes come and go. Clients will still be hurt, and jurors will still weigh facts. Wale’s message to attorneys and clients is steady: don’t retreat, prepare well, adapt, and keep advocating.

The Person Behind the Practice

Wale is a former SEC Triple Jump Champion who still brings a competitor’s discipline to his work. That shows up in trial prep, witness work, and the way he leads complex litigation, focused, strategic, and client-centered.

Why This Matters for Atlanta Families and Referring Firms

Odetunde Law is built on 3 commitments:

  • Compassionate Care: Plain-English guidance and consistent updates.
  • Courageous Advocacy: Immediate action on evidence, experts, and preservation.
  • Certified Results: Board-certified focus on truck cases and trial readiness from day one.

For law firms that don’t litigate, Wale accepts referrals on serious truck and commercial vehicle cases and keeps communication clear throughout.

Listen to the Episode

Hear the full conversation on AICA’s “We Got Your Back!” podcast.
FULL PODCAST HERE

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