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.”
David Markus hosts the popular podcast, For the Defense. Listen to the latest episode:
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Victories
See more on our Case Summaries page.
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. Rebecca Gheiler (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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for articles and commentary.
Recognition
See more on our Recognition page.
The National Law Journal Awards 2024
The National Law Journal Awards 2024 has selected Margot Moss and David Markus as National Winning Litigators Finalists.
2024 Chambers & Partners Rankings
The firm of Markus/Moss, David Markus, and Margot Moss have all been recognized by Chambers & Partners in 2024.
Best Lawyers lists Markus/Moss and lawyers for 2020
David Oscar Markus was named Lawyer of the Year, White Collar Criminal Defense along with accolades for Margot Moss and Mona Markus and the firm.
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:
- False Claims Act Unconstitutional, says Middle District Judge. (Guess who).
If you guessed Judge Mizelle, bingo!It's a fascinating read.And she may very well be right.Here's Reuters.Over the last 20 years, the U.S. has routinely recovered upward of a billion dollars a year from False Claims Act lawsuits initiated by private […]
FACDL-Miami
Lauren Field Krasnoff has served on the board of the Florida Association of Criminal