Erin Dawson

Associate

Erin has represented individuals and businesses in matters ranging from complex class actions to breach of contract and business torts, non-competition and non-solicitation disputes, financial elder abuse, and wage and hour claims.

No matter the legal issue, Erin brings a fresh focus and creativity to achieve her clients’ individual litigation goals.

Prior to joining Markowitz Herbold, Erin practiced at a regional firm focused on insurance recovery, complex commercial litigation, and business transactions. She also clerked for Oregon Supreme Court Justice and former Markowitz Herbold Shareholder, the Hon. Lynn Nakamoto, as well as the Oregon Tax Court, Magistrate Division. During law school, Erin externed for the Hon. Thomas Balmer of the Oregon Supreme Court.

Representative Cases

Memberships, Affiliations & Honors

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America, 2023, 2024
Board of Directors, Queen's Bench, 2021 – present
Board, Start Making a Reader Today (SMART), 2023
Co-Chair, Membership Committee, Oregon Women Lawyers, 2017 – present; Membership Committee, 2015 – present; OWLSNet Committee, 2013-2015
Oregon State Bar, President’s Membership Service Award, 2017
Marion‐Polk Legal Aid, Government Lawyer of the Year Award, 2015
President, Marion County Bar Association, 2020; Board of Directors, 2017 – 2021
Steering Committee, Lawyers for Literacy, SMART Reading (Start Making A Reader Today), 2020 – present
Member, Owen M. Panner American Inn of Court, 2018 – present

Admitted to Practice