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David J. Elkanich

Portland, OR

Trusted general attorney serving Portland.

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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.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

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

Locations

Office locations

Main office

805 Southwest Broadway, Suite 1500

Portland, Oregon 97205

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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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