Wilbert Benjamin Markovits

About

Wilbert Benjamin Markovits, known as Bill, is a distinguished attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in antitrust litigation within the realm of complex civil litigation. With a career that has spanned several decades, Bill has cultivated an exceptional reputation for his expertise in securities, antitrust, RICO, and False Claims Act cases. His journey in law began at the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division in Washington, D.C., where he honed his skills as a trial lawyer, gaining invaluable experience in high-stakes litigation. After relocating to Cincinnati, Bill expanded his influence in the field by becoming an adjunct professor of antitrust law at the University of Cincinnati Law School. His dual role as an educator and practitioner exemplifies his commitment to advancing legal knowledge and advocating for clients. Throughout his career, Bill has played a pivotal role in numerous landmark cases, leaving a significant impact on the legal landscape. Notably, he was instrumental in the Choice Care securities, antitrust, and RICO class action, which culminated in a substantial jury award exceeding $100 million for a class of physicians. Bill's impressive track record also includes a $165 million settlement for The Procter & Gamble Company in a fraud/RICO case, a multi-million dollar settlement in an eleven-year antitrust and RICO class action against Humana that reached the United States Supreme Court, and his selection to depose Bill Gates in a national class action against Microsoft. More recently, he served as lead counsel in the Fannie Mae Securities Litigation, achieving a $153 million settlement, and successfully led a class action against Duke Energy that settled for $80.75 million. His adept handling of Collins v. Eastman Kodak resulted in a preliminary injunction on an antitrust tying claim, earning him recognition as a finalist in the American Antitrust Institute’s Antitrust Enforcement Awards in 2015 for “Outstanding Antitrust Litigation Achievement in Private Law Practice.” With an unwavering dedication to his clients and a wealth of experience in high-stakes litigation, Bill Markovits continues to be a formidable force in the field of antitrust law, shaping the future of legal practice in Ohio and beyond.