Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP

What Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP does

Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP, operating as Dunn Carney LLP, is a Portland-based full-service law firm founded in 1930. The firm is organized as a limited liability partnership and operates from two Oregon offices: a headquarters at 851 SW Sixth Avenue in Portland and a secondary office on Capitol Street NE in Salem. It is described as one of Oregon's largest law firms, with a stated roster of more than 45 attorneys (partners, of counsel, associates, and retired partners), 8+ paralegals, and a small administration team including a Director of Finance and Systems, Director of Human Resources, and Director of Marketing.

The firm delivers legal services across a broad practice portfolio covering Real Estate, Business & Corporate, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Estate Planning & Administration, Employment, Insurance, Land Use / Environmental / Natural Resources, Securities, Construction, Government Relations, Mediation and Arbitration, and Public Agency Representation. These practice areas are layered with dedicated industry verticals in Agriculture/Food/Natural Resources, Construction & Design, Insurance, Nonprofits, and Real Estate. Service delivery is traditional attorney-led engagement; the firm's only disclosed technology asset is a cloud-based Client Pay Services payment platform (PCI-compliant) used to process client invoice and retainer payments via credit and debit cards. Dunn Carney is the only Oregon member of Meritas, a global alliance of independent law firms, which extends its reach for cross-border matters via referral.

Revenue is generated primarily through hourly billing of attorneys, paralegals, practice assistants, and law clerks, with monthly invoicing and late fees of 12% per annum on amounts unpaid after 60 days. Rates are reviewed annually, typically effective January 1. The firm serves a mix of enterprise clients (Ford Motor Company, The Cheesecake Factory, Bridge Development Partners, CRG/Clayco, Parr Lumber, TVA Architects, Berkley North Pacific Group), nonprofit organizations (Habitat for Humanity Portland Metro/East), and individuals across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, and beyond. Leadership transitioned in 2024 when Elizabeth C. Knight became Managing Partner, succeeding Jonathan A. Bennett who had held the role since 2011.

Name

Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP

Legal name

Dunn Carney LLP

Website

https://dunncarney.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dunn Carney LLP is a Portland, Oregon-based full-service law firm founded in 1930, serving enterprises, nonprofits, and individuals across the Pacific Northwest with practice areas spanning real estate, litigation, business, construction, employment, insurance, and estate planning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Billing: The firm charges for legal services based upon current hourly rates for firm attorneys, paralegals, practice assistants and law clerks. Monthly invoices are sent for legal fees, disbursements, and other expenses. This is the primary revenue stream for the firm.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dunn Carney LLP is a full-service law firm delivering legal counsel across multiple practice areas (Real Estate, Business & Corporate, Litigation, Estate Planning, Employment, Insurance, Land Use/Environmental, Securities, Construction, Government Relations, Mediation/Arbitration, Public Agency) and industry verticals (Agriculture & Food, Construction & Design, Insurance, Nonprofits, Real Estate). Services are delivered by attorneys and paralegals to businesses and individuals from offices in Portland and Salem, Oregon, billed via hourly rates on monthly invoices.

Product overview

Dunn Carney LLP is a full-service Oregon law firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of legal services organized across multiple practice areas and industry sectors. The firm operates as a single unified legal practice rather than a modular software platform. Core practice areas include Real Estate Law, Business & Corporate Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Estate Planning & Administration, Employment Law, Insurance Law, Land Use/Environmental/Natural Resources, Securities Law, Construction Law, Government Relations, Mediation and Arbitration, and Public Agency Representation. These are complemented by industry-focused practices serving Agriculture/Food/Natural Resources, Construction & Design, Insurance, Nonprofits, and Real Estate sectors. The firm's legal services are delivered through attorney teams that collaborate across practice areas rather than through distinct product modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Real Estate Law Legal services for commercial and residential real estate clients including commercial leasing and property management, development, purchase and sales, financing, condominiums and planned communities, and real estate litigation.
• Business & Corporate Law Corporate legal services covering business formation and governance, business litigation, financial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, opportunity zones, securities, tax, and venture capital and emerging growth matters.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution Civil litigation, appellate practice, administrative law, business disputes, real estate litigation, employment litigation, and personal and professional litigation services for businesses and individuals.
• Estate Planning & Administration Estate planning services including wills and trusts, estate and gift tax planning, estate, gift and generation-skipping taxes, and trust administration and probate.
• Employment Law Employment legal services including advice and counsel, employee benefits and compensation, and employment litigation representation.
• Insurance Law Insurance defense and coverage services for insurance companies, self-insured entities, and policyholders, including bad faith claims representation.
• Land Use, Environmental & Natural Resources Legal services covering land use, environmental law, natural resources, and renewable energy practice for clients in regulated industries.
• Securities Law Corporate securities and real estate securities legal services including offerings and compliance.
• Construction Law Construction and design legal services for contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers, and design professionals, including contract negotiation, defect claims, design professional liability, bonding, liens, and litigation.
• Government Relations Advocacy and regulatory matters for clients interacting with government agencies.
• Mediation and Arbitration Services Alternative dispute resolution services through neutral third-party mediation and arbitration.
• Public Agency Representation Legal representation for government entities and public agencies.
• Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Industry Practice Specialized legal services for agricultural operations, food producers, and natural resource companies, including agricultural business, land use, employment, contract matters, and H-2A program compliance.
• Construction & Design Industry Practice Industry-focused legal services for construction companies and design professionals.
• Insurance Industry Practice Legal services tailored for insurance companies and the insurance sector.
• Nonprofits Industry Practice Legal services for nonprofit organizations including formation, tax exemption, governance, and compliance.
• Real Estate Industry Practice Legal services for real estate developers, investors, and property managers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in America
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MeritasflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDunn Carney is Oregon's only member of Meritas, a legal service organization that offers high-quality worldwide legal services through a closely integrated group of independent law firms. This membership allows the firm to serve clients with international needs and provide referrals to other Meritas member firms globally.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Foster Garvey PC: Pacific Northwest-based full-service firm serving similar mid-market clients in real estate, business, and litigation matters across Oregon and Washington.
• Lane Powell PC: Seattle and Portland-based Pacific Northwest firm offering comparable business, real estate, and litigation services with similar mid-market client focus across Oregon and Washington.
• Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C. Pacific Northwest regional firm with comparable Portland presence and similar practice focus on real estate, natural resources, and business law serving Oregon-based clients.
• Stoel Rives LLP: Portland-headquartered full-service law firm with comparable Pacific Northwest presence and similarly broad practice areas including real estate, construction, and natural resources. Directly competes with Dunn Carney for Oregon-based mid-market clients.
• Bullivant Houser Bailey PC: Pacific Northwest-based firm with similar size and focus on insurance, business litigation, and commercial law for mid-market clients in Oregon and Washington.
• Holland & Hart LLP: Regional Mountain West and Pacific Northwest firm with comparable practice areas including natural resources, real estate, and business law serving similar mid-market clientele.
• Tonkon Torp LLP: Portland-based full-service firm comparable in size and scope, with strong real estate, business, and litigation practices serving similar Northwest mid-market and emerging growth clients.

Broad incumbents

• Davis Wright Tremaine LLP: National firm with established Portland office. Competes in real estate, litigation, and business law but with significantly greater scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Perkins Coie LLP: Much larger Seattle-headquartered international law firm with significant Portland presence. Overlaps in business, real estate, and litigation but serves larger enterprise clients across broader geographies.
• K&L Gates LLP: Global law firm with strong Portland and Seattle offices. Competes in insurance, real estate, and litigation but with significantly broader international resources and larger client roster.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dunn.carney.allen.higgins.tongue

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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