Atty. Dale H. Markowitz

Atty. Dale H. Markowitz

Dale, a resident of Pepper Pike, joined the firm in 1975 and has been a partner since 1978. He has significant expertise counseling clients on matters related to real estate development, oil and gas leasing, land use planning, and zoning law.

Chardon Chardon 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Dale H. Markowitz at a glance

Dale H. Markowitz is a Principal based in Chardon, Ohio, practicing at Thrasher, Dinsmore & Dolan A Legal Professional Association. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1975), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1981). Educated at Cleveland Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1975) and The Ohio State University (B.S., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Geauga County, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chardon, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Dale, a resident of Pepper Pike, joined the firm in 1975 and has been a partner since 1978
  • He has significant expertise counseling clients on matters related to real estate development, oil and gas leasing, land use planning, and zoning law
  • He advises an array of clients on such matters, including builders, real estate developers, counties, cities, and townships, and appears before planning commissions, zoning boards of appeals, township trustees and city councils throughout northern Ohio
  • Dale currently serves as Law Director for the Village of Chagrin Falls
  • Dale represents property owners in real property tax reduction appeals and eminent domain proceedings
  • He advises business clients on a wide variety of matters related to their structure, governance, management, financing, and acquisitions and sales
  • His practice also involves civil litigation on a host of issues confronted by businesses and their owners including shareholder disputes, trade secret issues and employment related matters
  • Dale is a frequent seminar speaker on land use, zoning and eminent domain law
  • When not practicing law, he enjoys golfing and skiing

Practice Areas Explained

Dale H. Markowitz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dale H. Markowitz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

Dale H. Markowitz is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chardon are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dale H. Markowitz

Where is Dale H. Markowitz's law office located?
Dale H. Markowitz's law practice is located in Chardon, Ohio. The firm is Thrasher, Dinsmore & Dolan A Legal Professional Association. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dale H. Markowitz handle?
Dale H. Markowitz focuses on business, real estate, zoning, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Dale H. Markowitz practiced law?
Dale H. Markowitz has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Dale H. Markowitz go to law school?
Dale H. Markowitz earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S., 1972).
How can I contact Dale H. Markowitz for a consultation?
You can contact Dale H. Markowitz directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Dale H. Markowitz received?
Dale H. Markowitz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cleveland Marshall College of Law
- 1975
B.S.
The Ohio State University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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