Jeffrey M Edelson

Jeffrey M Edelson

Markowitz Herbold PC • Portland, OR
BusinessEmployment LawPersonal InjuryReal Estate

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Contact

Email
Phone
(866) 645-7309
Address
1211 SW 5th Ave Ste 3000, Portland, OR, 97204-3730, US

Professional

About

Jeffrey M. Edelson is a skilled attorney based in Portland, OR, specializing in Employment Law, Personal Injury, and Real Estate at Markowitz Herbold PC. With extensive experience representing both individual and corporate clients, Jeff excels in navigating complex legal disputes, particularly in real estate, construction, and shareholder matters. His expertise encompasses competitive injury, trade secrets, and various business torts, including non-compete agreements and unfair competition. Jeff's practice is characterized by a proactive approach to legal challenges. He is dedicated to helping clients avoid litigation whenever possible by providing strategic counsel on noncompetition agreements and trade secrets. However, when litigation is unavoidable, Jeff's tenacity and trial skills come to the forefront, ensuring that his clients are vigorously represented in court. Throughout his career, Jeff has successfully recovered attorney fees for clients after litigating claims related to trade secret violations, contract breaches, and securities law issues. His commitment to justice is rooted in his background as a legal aid attorney, where he developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by disadvantaged clients. This experience, combined with his time as a judicial law clerk, allows Jeff to approach each case with both compassion and objectivity. By combining his legal acumen with a client-centered philosophy, Jeffrey M. Edelson delivers exceptional results for a diverse range of clients, making him a trusted advocate in the Portland legal community.

About Business Law

Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.

Credentials

Education
1986 Villanova University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1983 Lafayette College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2014 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2014 Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America 2014 AV- Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2013 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2012 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Publications
2007 Portland Business Journal Misguided New Law Muddles Noncompete Agreements 2007 Portland Business Journal It Happens at The Office 2007 Portland Business Journal Limiting Damage When a Key Employee Joins a Competitor 2005 Portland Business Journal Noncompetition Agreements Can Be Thorny
Associations
2000 - Present Campaign For Equal Justice Co-chair 1991 - Present Multnomah Bar Association Member 2009 - 2013 Federal Bar Association Chairman- Oregon Chapter
Speaking
2014 MBA Noncompetition CLE Evaluating, Prosecuting and Defending Non-Compete and Trade Secret Litigation 2014 CLE Seminars A Luddite’s Guide to Technology Law—Issue Spotting 2012 Oregon State Bar Labor & Employment Sections Annual Seminar The Fast Track: Litigating the Noncompete Case
Updated: Mar 25, 2026