Overview

As a full-service business, litigation and real estate law firm based in Portland, Oregon, Dunn Carney attorneys are able to collaborate effectively and efficiently across practice areas to provide the best solutions possible. Attorneys at Dunn Carney deliver what is important to their clients: expert, coordinated, cost-effective services that are responsive to client needs. As one of Oregon’s largest law firms, we have the talent and resources to deal with the most complex legal problems, but a collegial, team-driven culture that emphasizes the accessibility and responsiveness usually associated with smaller firms.

We believe that consistent service is as important as the expertise provided. For more than 70 years Dunn Carney has provided exceptional legal services to businesses, not-for-profits and individuals throughout the Northwest and the nation. As the only Oregon member of Meritas, a worldwide network of peer- and client-reviewed firms, Dunn Carney has global reach but a local footprint.

Founded:
1930
Size:
42
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Practice Areas:
47
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
19

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Land Use and Zoning Law

Regional

Portland-OR

Tier
1
Portland-OR
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Portland-OR
Construction Law
Tier
1
Portland-OR
Employment Law - Individuals
Tier
1
Portland-OR
Litigation - Construction
Tier
1
Portland-OR
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
Portland-OR
Real Estate Law

Firm Leadership

Donald E. Templeton
Partner
Jonathan A. Bennett
Managing Partner
Marsha Murray-Lusby
Partner
Timothy J. Bernasek
Partner

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Land Use and Zoning Law

Regional

Portland-OR

Tier
1
Portland-OR
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Portland-OR
Construction Law
Tier
1
Portland-OR
Employment Law - Individuals
Tier
1
Portland-OR
Litigation - Construction
Tier
1
Portland-OR
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
Portland-OR
Real Estate Law
Tier
2
Portland-OR
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Tier
2
Portland-OR
Corporate Law
Tier
2
Portland-OR
Employment Law - Management
Tier
2
Portland-OR
Insurance Law
Tier
2
Portland-OR
Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier
2
Portland-OR
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
2
Portland-OR
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
2
Portland-OR
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
2
Portland-OR
Tax Law
Tier
2
Portland-OR
Trusts and Estates
Tier
3
Portland-OR
Appellate Practice
Tier
3
Portland-OR
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier
3
Portland-OR
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

Practice Areas

Dunn Carney LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 19 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Agriculture Law
  • Antitrust Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Compliance Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Environmental Law
  • Food and Beverage Law
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Health Care Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Leisure and Hospitality Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Railroad Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trade Secrets Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Water Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Dunn Carney LLP proudly has 19 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Firm News

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Offices & Contacts

Portland, OR
851 Southwest Sixth Avenue, Suite 1500
Portland, OR 97204
United States
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