Atty. Matthew S. Bender
Matt Bender counsels real estate development and private equity companies throughout the country on corporate, tax and transactional real estate matters. In the corporate realm, he works with clients on general organizational structures, joint venture agreements, asset and equity purchase and sale agreements, private placements and tax-related issues.
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) & More Attorney · Serving Denver, CO
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About Matthew S. Bender at a Glance
Matthew S. Bender is a family law, business, and real estate attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC. Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 2017). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serves clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew S. Bender
- Matt Bender counsels real estate development and private equity companies throughout the country on corporate, tax and transactional real estate matters
- In the corporate realm, he works with clients on general organizational structures, joint venture agreements, asset and equity purchase and sale agreements, private placements and tax-related issues
- In his real estate transactional work, which often requires synthesis with corporate matters, he advises clients on acquisitions and dispositions of commercial, multifamily, mixed-use and industrial properties
- In addition to counseling clients through specific real estate deals, Matt often works as external in-house counsel, assisting clients with real estate matters, corporate governance issues and establishment of employee compensation structures
- Matt's experience includes work on opportunity zone projects, 1031 real estate exchanges, capital gains planning, and other tax-focused transactions
- Matt graduated with high honors from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where he also served as the Candidacy Editor for the Denver Law Review
- He currently serves on the firm's Technology Committee, as well as the Community Committee
Practice Areas Explained
Matthew S. Bender's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew S. Bender handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Denver.
Family Law in Denver
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Business & Corporate Law in Denver
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Real Estate Law in Denver
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Denver
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Denver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Denver Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Denver-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Denver Choose Matthew S. Bender
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Matthew S. Bender's practice in the field of family law, business, and real estate.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law, business, and real estate, Matthew S. Bender can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Denver
A Denver-based practice means Matthew S. Bender attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Matthew S. Bender Handles in Denver
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