Atty. Bruce G Berning

Atty. Bruce G Berning

Mr. Bruce G Berning is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, real estate, appeals and 3 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Bruce G Berning at a glance

Bruce G Berning is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Tonkon Torp LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Oregon U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (1977). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1977) and Indiana University (A.B. Economics, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Bruce G Berning is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, real estate, appeals and 3 other areas of law
  • Bruce received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Bruce practices at Tonkon Torp LLP in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce G Berning's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bruce G Berning handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Bruce G Berning is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Bruce G Berning is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Oregon →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Bruce G Berning is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Oregon →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Bruce G Berning is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Oregon →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Bruce G Berning is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bruce G Berning

Where is Bruce G Berning's law office located?
Bruce G Berning's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Tonkon Torp LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce G Berning handle?
Bruce G Berning focuses on business, real estate, m&a, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Bruce G Berning practiced law?
Bruce G Berning has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Bruce G Berning go to law school?
Bruce G Berning earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (A.B. Economics, 1974).
How can I contact Bruce G Berning for a consultation?
You can contact Bruce G Berning directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Bruce G Berning received?
Bruce G Berning's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1977
A.B. Economics
Indiana University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1977

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