Perth, Busselton & South West

Enforcing rights and
resolving disputes

Markovich Legal is a dispute resolution and litigation firm, led by David Markovich. We act for individuals and businesses in commercial, property, employment, criminal and estate disputes, from early advice to representation at trial. We're here to protect and enforce your legal rights.

About

About Markovich Legal

Markovich Legal is an independent law firm specialising in dispute resolution and litigation. We act for individuals, businesses and not-for-profits in commercial, property, employment and estate disputes, by negotiation, mediation and litigation in the courts and tribunals of Western Australia. And if you end up on the wrong side of the law, we're in your corner.

The firm takes a commercial approach to disputes. Every matter is run with a clear view of what each step costs and what it is likely to achieve, and we're candid about when a dispute is worth pursuing and when it is not.

The firm is led by its principal, David Markovich, a litigator and trial advocate admitted in Western Australia, the High Court of Australia, and England and Wales. He appears as counsel in civil and criminal trials and appeals, and brings a background in economics, policy and community work to every matter.

David is a finalist for Regional Practitioner of the Year in the 2026 Law Society of Western Australia Annual Awards, and his pro bono work has previously been recognised with a finalist place in the Attorney General's Community Service Law Awards.

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David Markovich, Principal of Markovich Legal
David Markovich, Principal

Expertise

Areas of practice

Markovich Legal acts in the following areas.

Commercial & contract disputes

Contract, trust and consumer-protection disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes, and debt recovery.

Criminal defence

Representing people charged with drug, assault, driving, stealing and other offences, at trial and on appeal.

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Wills & estates

Family provision (inheritance) claims, will interpretation, probate and the passing of accounts.

Property

Planning, leasing, strata and other property disputes.

Employment

Unfair dismissal, general protections, bullying, and restraint of trade.

Construction

Building and construction disputes, including security of payment.

Insurance & insolvency

Insurance disputes, and bankruptcy and insolvency matters.

Franchise disputes

Disputes between franchisors and franchisees.

Regulatory & professional

WorkSafe and EnergySafety prosecutions, and professional disciplinary complaints.

Testimonials

What clients say

What it is like to work with David, in his clients' own words.

I recently engaged David over an issue of non-payment following an agricultural incident on my farming enterprise, and I was extremely impressed with how he worked out a reasonable outcome. David's knowledge and his willingness to thoroughly research the topic were exceptional, as was the way he handled the defendant's delaying tactics and called out their bullshit. When we spoke he was precise and to the point. He only wanted the facts and didn't waste time, which kept our costs down. David only ever got in touch when he had something beneficial and important to the case.

I can't speak highly enough of what David did for me. He also checked on my mental health and wellbeing many times across the three years it took to resolve the matter. He genuinely cared about me and that I was satisfied.

One hundred percent, I would call on David again if I ever needed to.

Keiran Humphreys Humphreys Contracting Pty Ltd

We had the privilege of having David representing ourselves during what was a very difficult time both mentally and emotionally. David's understanding, compassion and professionalism was exceptional. He went above and beyond; he was able to see through and deal with the opposition's lies and nonsense in a professional manner.

David's costs were reasonable, which helped with our financial situation and we are very grateful for this.

David always checked in on us as to how we were going, even after everything was over, he stayed in touch.

We highly recommend David Markovich and would not hesitate to call on him again if required.

Larry Stanbridge & Michelle Muller

Contact

Make an enquiry

Tell us briefly about your dispute and what you are trying to achieve, and we will arrange a time to talk. Enquiries are confidential and without obligation.

Perth

Level 27, St Martins Centre
44 St Georges Terrace
Perth WA 6000

Busselton

Shop 15, Fig Tree Lane
55 Prince Street
Busselton WA 6280

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