Trials and Appeals
2024 Top Lawyers: Markus / Moss received Band 1 recognition in Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
— Chambers & Partners
(USA Guide 2024: Florida)
“A vigorous defender.”
— South Florida Legal Guide
“Wickedly smart and a terrific trial lawyer … Clients say that Markus is ‘thrilling’ to watch in court and that ‘his passion, appreciation, and enjoyment for his work are contagious.”
— Chambers & Partners
“A legal genius and brilliant strategist with a great demeanor.”
— Chambers & Partners
A “dynamic firm” which “continues to impress clients and fellow practitioners alike with its high-profile white-collar criminal defense work.”
— National Law Journal
“David Markus is the whole package and a creative, courageous, and tenacious courtroom advocate.”
— Chambers & Partners
“Winning Litigators.”
— National Law Journal Finalist, 2024
Band One Top Firm & “Star Individual”
— Chambers & Partners, 2024
Nationally-Recognized Trial and Appellate Law Firm
Markus/Moss is known for taking on and winning difficult criminal defense cases. The Firm handles a wide variety of criminal defense matters, with an emphasis on representing businesspeople and professionals in federal white-collar investigations, prosecutions, and appeals around the country.
Markus/Moss is also widely recognized for its successful and creative work in Florida state courts, which include RICO prosecutions, DUI Manslaughter cases, gambling matters and others.
The Firm’s founder, David Oscar Markus, is a Harvard-educated lawyer who has been described as “wickedly smart and a terrific trial lawyer.”
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Victories
See more on our Case Summaries page.
United States v. Diego Sanchez (alleged health care fraud case)
After an almost 4 week trial, the jury found Diego Sanchez not guilty on all seven counts of health care fraud and wire fraud in the Southern District of Florida.
United States v. Andrew Gillum (alleged false statement and fraud case).
Jury finds Andrew Gillum not guilty of top count; prosecutors drop remaining counts.
United States v. Tom Grady (environmental case).
Jury finds prominent lawyer/politician not guilty in federal environmental trial.
United States v. Matt Pisoni (alleged wire fraud).
Federal judge orders new trial after we expose prosecutorial misconduct.
United States v. R.G. (alleged bank and mortgage fraud).
Judge finds president of company not guilty in federal mortgage fraud trial.
United States v. Dr. B.G.G. (alleged healthcare fraud).
Federal judge dismisses healthcare case against doctor on Firm’s motion to dismiss.
News
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News
October 24, 2024
Via David Markus’s LinkedIn: Today was a pretty special day. Margot Moss was in DC being honored as a finalist for the NLJ’s winning litigators.
Recognition
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The Best Lawyers in America (2026 Edition)
The Best Lawyers in America (2026 Edition) (Miami, Florida) once again recognizes David Oscar Markus, Mona Markus, and A. Margot Moss.
2025 Chambers and Partners Rankings
The firm of Markus/Moss, David Markus, and Margot Moss have all been recognized by Chambers & Partners in 2025.
2025 Best Law Firms — The United States
Best Lawyers has announced their 2025 rankings and Markus/Moss is listed as a Best Law Firm in several categories.
Recent Blog Posts
David Oscar Markus hosts the popular Southern District of Florida blog, which provides news and notes regarding federal practice in the Southern District of Florida.
Here is the latest post:
- A Tale of Two Voting Rights Act Cases
By John R. ByrneThree-judge panels aren't just reserved for the courts of appeal. You can sometimes get them at the district court level. One common example is when plaintiffs challenge the constitutionality of congressional or statewide […]
FACDL-Miami
Lauren Field Krasnoff has served on the board of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – Miami Chapter since 2015. She was sworn in as President for 2024. Lauren is a partner at Markus/Moss PLLC.