Jonathan A. "Jon" Bennett

Jonathan A. "Jon" Bennett

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016
Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Jonathan A. "Jon" Bennett
Jonathan A. "Jon" Bennett
Portland, OR
Works at
Dunn Carney LLP

19 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Jon Bennett is an experienced real estate and business attorney who has maintained an active practice while serving as managing partner of Dunn Carney LLP since 2011.

He has more than 30 years of experience at the firm, representing business and real estate clients on matters ranging from daily operations to significant transactions and disputes. He focuses on real estate agreements involving leases, acquisitions, design, development and construction, and has special expertise in the negotiation of American Institute of Architects (AIA) contracts.

Jon’s experience in business, real estate and litigation has given him a practical sense of business reality that enables him to help clients get to the transactional “finish line” effectively and efficiently.

Works at
Dunn Carney LLP

19 Best Lawyers awards

Dunn Carney LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Oregon, J.D., graduated 1986

Bar Admissions

  • Oregon, 1986
  • Washington, 1988

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, 1986

Affiliations

  • Habitat for Humanity Portland Metro East - Board Member
  • SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors) - Legal Sponsor

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Real Estate Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Law

Case History

Transactions
  • Construction and Design Contracts
Represented owner in negotiation and completion of AIA Construction and Architecture Agreements for multiple high-rise commercial office and residential towers.
  • Real Estate Seller
Represented seller in the sale of approximately 20 acres of Multnomah County land and improvements valued at $18 million to institutional investor.
  • Tenant Representation
Represented tenant in negotiation of full floor lease in Wells Fargo Center for total lease consideration of approximately $7 million.

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