David B. Markowitz

David Markowitz is a founding partner of the business litigation firm Markowitz, Herbold, Glade & Mehlhaf, P.C.  He shepherded the firm from its beginning as an ambitious two-attorney litigation shop, to its present status as one of the premier business litigation firms in the region. Dave has received numerous awards and recognition, not only for his outstanding trial work, but also for his efforts in mentoring and educating attorneys at all levels.

In addition to his active trial schedule, Dave shares his craft with lawyers of all levels. He is a frequent lecturer on litigation-related topics for the Oregon State Bar, the Federal Bar Association and the Multnomah Bar Association. He regularly presents a nationally-recognized training seminar on depositions.

Dave is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America as Portland's 2010 “Bet-the-Company" Litigator of the Year, is a fellow and former chair of the American College of Trial Lawyers, is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, is a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and was listed as one of the Top Ten Oregon Litigators by the National Law Journal. He is recognized by Chambers USA as one of the top commercial litigators in Oregon and is one of only 62 litigators ranked nationally. Dave is included in Lawdragon's 500 Leading Litigators in America and 500 Leading Plaintiffs' Lawyers in America. He is also listed as a Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation.

In a statewide survey identifying the top five percent of attorneys, Dave is among the top 10 litigators by Oregon Super Lawyers. In 2011, he received the "Leadership in Law" honor from the Daily Journal of Commerce. Oregon Business magazine, in their 2007 Power Book, recognized Dave for "Delivering Results," naming him one of 50 Great Leaders in Oregon.