We are pleased to welcome James A. Markin IV as an associate attorney. James is a 2024 graduate of the University of Oregon School of Law and member of the Oregon State Bar. During law school, James served as an Articles Editor for Oregon Law Review and tutor for 1L students. He also had the opportunity to work with several public agencies, including the Port of Portland and the Multnomah County Attorney’s Office. 

Prior to law school, James worked as a legal assistant and litigation paralegal in a firm handling personal injury, contract, and property law issues. James also formerly worked for an international business immigration law firm and served as a U.S. Fulbright Scholar based in Chiapas, Mexico, where he was an English Teaching Assistant.

“We are very pleased to add James to our team. His real-world legal expertise positions him to be a great associate,” says Paul Berg, Managing Partner.

In his free time, James enjoys spending time with family, running, and watching professional basketball.