Dunn Carney LLP - Portland, OR

A Legacy of Legal Excellence

Dunn Carney LLP is one of Portland's oldest and largest law firms, serving the Pacific Northwest since 1930. Headquartered in the iconic Pacific Center at 851 SW 6th Avenue, the firm is a cornerstone of the Oregon legal community. With nearly a century of history, Dunn Carney has built a reputation for providing pragmatic, high-quality legal counsel to businesses, families, and individuals. The firm creates a unique balance between the resources of a large corporate firm and the personal attention of a boutique practice. Their team of over 50 attorneys collaborates across a wide range of disciplines, ensuring that clients receive holistic solutions to their most complex problems. Whether representing a multi-generational farm or a downtown real estate developer, Dunn Carney is known for its ”dirt lawyer” roots-practical, grounded, and hardworking.

Full-Service Representation

As a full-service firm, Dunn Carney handles virtually every aspect of civil law. Their diverse practice areas include:

• Real Estate & Land Use: Advising on acquisitions, development, zoning, and leasing for commercial and residential projects. They are leaders in Oregon's complex land use regulatory environment.
• Litigation: Representing clients in high-stakes business disputes, construction defect claims, and insurance defense in state and federal courts.
• Agriculture & Natural Resources: Recognized as a premier firm for the ag industry, helping farmers, ranchers, and food processors with regulatory compliance, water rights, and succession planning.
• Business & Corporate: guiding companies through formation, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance.
• Estate Planning & Administration: Helping families preserve wealth and navigate the probate process with sensitivity and expertise.
• Employment Law: Advising employers on compliance, handbooks, and defending against claims of discrimination or wrongful termination.

Community and Connection

Dunn Carney is the exclusive Oregon member of Meritas, a global alliance of independent law firms, giving their clients access to top-tier legal talent around the world. Despite this global reach, the firm remains deeply committed to Portland. Their attorneys are active in local nonprofits and industry associations. They operate with a collaborative culture that values long-term relationships over short-term gains. If you need to find a lawyer who understands the specific challenges of doing business in Oregon-from the text of the law to the lay of the land-Dunn Carney is the trusted choice. They offer consultations to discuss your legal needs and assemble the right team for your case.

Located in the Pacific Center

The firm's office on the 15th Floor of the Pacific Center offers commanding views of downtown Portland. This central location places them steps away from Pioneer Courthouse Square and the federal courthouse. If you urgently need a lawyer for a complex commercial transaction or a sudden lawsuit, Dunn Carney has the depth of talent to respond immediately. Their longevity is a testament to their ability to adapt and deliver results for generation after generation of clients.

For over 90 years, we have been the firm that Oregon business builds on. We are dedicated to your success today and for the future.

Consistently ranked in U.S. News - Best Law Firms and home to numerous Super Lawyers, Dunn Carney LLP represents the gold standard of legal practice in Portland. Trust the firm with a century of experience to handle your most important matters.