Atty. Jonathan C. "Jon" Benda

Atty. Jonathan C. "Jon" Benda

Jon Benda practices in the areas of contract preparation and negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, documentation of commercial loans, commercial real estate transactions, joint ventures, and general corporate and business law.

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Profile Summary

About Jonathan C. "Jon" Benda at a glance

Jonathan C. "Jon" Benda is a business and real estate attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association. Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1986) and Princeton University (—, 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Jon Benda practices in the areas of contract preparation and negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, documentation of commercial loans, commercial real estate transactions, joint ventures, and general corporate and business law

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan C. "Jon" Benda's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan C. "Jon" Benda 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.

Jonathan C. "Jon" Benda is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Real Estate Law

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

Jonathan C. "Jon" Benda is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baton Rouge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan C. "Jon" Benda

Where is Jonathan C. "Jon" Benda's law office located?
Jonathan C. "Jon" Benda's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The firm is Phelps Dunbar LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan C. "Jon" Benda handle?
Jonathan C. "Jon" Benda focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
Where did Jonathan C. "Jon" Benda go to law school?
Jonathan C. "Jon" Benda earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (—, 1982).
How can I contact Jonathan C. "Jon" Benda for a consultation?
You can contact Jonathan C. "Jon" Benda 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 Jonathan C. "Jon" Benda received?
Jonathan C. "Jon" Benda's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1986
Princeton University
- 1982

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Baton Rouge)
- 2023

Bar Admissions

Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association

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