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David J. Elkanich is an attorney based in Portland, OREGON. The practice focuses on General.
- Based in
- Portland, OREGON
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- General
- Handles General matters from Portland, OREGON.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law, Portland (OR) (2026).
About David J. Elkanich: David J. Elkanich is an attorney based in Portland, OREGON. The practice focuses on General.
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David J. Elkanich represents clients in Portland, Oregon across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About David J. Elkanich
David J. Elkanich is the Managing Shareholder of Buchalter’s Portland office. He is also a member of the Firm’s Litigation Practice Group, and Chair of the Firm’s Professional Responsibility Group.
Mr. Elkanich focuses his practice primarily on legal ethics, risk management, and discipline defense. He advises lawyers, law firms, in-house legal departments, as well as students and other professionals, on a variety of ethics issues, including conflicts of interest, confidentiality, fee disputes, internal investigations, law firm dissolutions and partnership disputes, malpractice and professional liability cases, and litigation issues, such as withdrawal and disqualification motions.
Credentials
Education
University of Oregon
J.D. · 1999
Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law, Portland (OR)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law, Portland (OR)
2021
Best Lawyers in America — Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
2026
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What areas of law does David J. Elkanich practice?
David J. Elkanich focuses on General.
Where is David J. Elkanich located?
David J. Elkanich primarily serves clients in Portland, Oregon, with an office at 805 Southwest Broadway, Suite 1500.
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