David J. Bentsen

David J. Bentsen is a partner at Speidel Bentsen LLP in Wenatchee, Washington. His practice has emphasized complex tax and real estate transactions for more than 15 years. He works on legal matters involving property rights, commercial arrangements, and planning considerations that can accompany major transactions. His experience helps clients identify the legal structure of a deal and address documentation, tax concerns, and other practical issues before obligations are finalized.

David earned a Bachelor of Arts from Pacific Lutheran University, graduating cum laude. He then received his Juris Doctor from Willamette University, where he was a member of the Law Review and executive editor of the Journal of International Law and Dispute Resolution. His legal education and journal work provided experience in research, analysis, and written advocacy relevant to transactional planning and disputes over contractual or property rights.

David has handled complex tax and real estate transactions as a central part of his legal practice. Those matters require attention to the terms of agreements and the consequences that may follow for individuals or business participants. He also works within a firm offering estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law, and business legal services. His emphasis remains on navigating difficult transaction structures and helping clients recognize and resolve legal issues.

David J. Bentsen received the Chelan-Douglas County Bar Association Attorney Award in 2016 for contributions to volunteer legal services. He has served as president of both the county bar association and the NCW Estate Planning Council, and as secretary of the Wenatchee Confluence Rotary Club. His professional and community service complement a practice focused on careful handling of substantial real estate and tax matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Speidel Bentsen LLP
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Past President, Chelan-Douglas County Bar Association
• Secretary, Wenatchee Confluence Rotary Club
• Past President, NCW Estate Planning Council

Licensed State

• Washington

Education

• Willamette University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Pacific Lutheran University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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