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Provided by David Markowitz
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Government Litigation
Class Actions
Real Estate Litigation
Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers since 2010
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers since 1991, Former Oregon State Chair
Oregon Civil Pleading and Litigation – Depositions (Chapter 26), 2020
Adverse Discovery Ruling Writ of Mandamus
Creative Fee Agreements – Blending Interests and Expenses
Sanctions for Deposition Misconduct
The Oregon State Court Perpetuation Deposition: Opportunities for the Prepared and Pitfalls for the Unwary
Organizational Depositions: Do They Allow a Second Bite at the Apple?
Expert Witnesses and Video Depositions: Strategies for Effective Performance
The Basics for Deposing Entities Under Rule 30(b)(6)
Using Depositions During Opening Statements
Legal Issues Involving Video Depositions Revisited
Vexing Questions: Deposing Percipient "Experts" in Oregon
Depositions of Opposing Counsel
Sanctions for Deposition Misconduct Under FRCP 30(d)
Taking Video Depositions: Legal Issues
Depositions of Out-of-state Parties
Reading, Correcting, and Signing Deposition Transcripts
Defending Depositions
Reopening Depositions
Appropriate Conduct in Protecting a Client During Deposition
Depositions: Who Goes First?
Dual-session Depositions
Federal Deposition Practice: New Time Limits
Ask the Deponent to Guess
Lectures
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 state, local and federal bars across the country and in Canada. He regularly presents a nationally-recognized training seminar on depositions. Trial Guides™ has produced a DVD of this popular deposition course, and it has become one of the company's best-selling products. As a follow-up, Trial Guides™ produced Dave's "Mastering the Art of Persuading the Trial Judge" course on DVD and CD. In 2015, Dave's presentation on Canadian "discoveries" earned Seminar Partners’ Best Content award.
His courses include:
Deposition
Deposition Techniques: Strategies, Tactics and Skills (full day)
Deposing the Expert Witness: Strategies, Tactics and Skills
Jury Selection
The Art of Effective Voir Dire
Cross and Direct Examination
Persuading the Trial Judge during Direct and Cross
The Perfect Question: The Use and Misuse of the Leading Question
Trial Advocacy Skills Training: Direct and Cross Examination
Persuasion in the Courtroom
Mastering the Art of Persuading Trial Judges - How to Win at Oral Argument (Half day)
Opening and Closing
The Evidence Will Show: Giving a Successful Opening Statement
Making a Compelling Closing Argument
Witness Preparation
Preparing your Witnesses for Trial: The Key to Winning a Close Case
How to Be a More Effective Expert Witness
Tips for Expert Video Depositions
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Effective Techniques for Reaching a Settlement in Early Mediation
Technology in the Courtroom
Low Rent, High Tech: Effective Use of Technology in the Courtroom
The Use of Demonstratives, Including PowerPoint Slides
Rainmaking and Client Development
Rainmaking: How to Excel at Client Development & Enhance Your Career
How to Win a Beauty Contest
How to Make Creative Fee Arrangements Work for You and Your Client
General Practice
Controlling the Cost of Litigation
Provided by Chambers
David Markowitz is retained by a number of high-profile clients due to his stellar and longstanding reputation in the disputes market. He has notable experience representing healthcare providers and public authorities.
Provided by Chambers
"Dave is an outstanding lawyer - one of the best trial lawyers in the state of Oregon. We appreciate his insights, strategic thinking and willingness to consider what is important to the client in each matter."
"Dave is an outstanding lawyer - one of the best trial lawyers in the state of Oregon. We appreciate his insights, strategic thinking and willingness to consider what is important to the client in each matter."
