About
Matthew S. Bender counsels clients across the U.S. in real estate, tax, and corporate law. He regularly advises private equity and development firms on structuring joint ventures, handling private placements, and navigating asset and equity transactions. His work integrates complex corporate planning with real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and investment strategies.
Matthew earned his B.S. in Business Administration from Colorado State University in 2012. He later earned his Juris Doctor with high honors from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2017, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif and served as Candidacy Editor for the Denver Law Review. His academic background reinforces his legal guidance with a strong foundation in business and law.
Matthew’s corporate work often includes guiding clients through governance planning, organizational structure, and employee compensation strategies. He brings tax-focused insight to complex deals, advising on opportunity zone investments, capital gains strategies, and 1031 exchanges. His clients value his ability to function as external in-house counsel, providing practical and ongoing legal support.
Matthew has served clients in industries ranging from hospitality and energy to multifamily housing and manufactured home communities. His deal experience includes mixed-use, commercial, and industrial properties. His transactional approach is tailored to business growth and long-term value for every client he represents.
Matthew S. Bender continues to help clients achieve their business goals through thoughtful legal planning and personalized advice in complex real estate and corporate matters. Matthew has been recognized for his legal skill with honors such as the Colorado Super Lawyers Rising Stars list and inclusion in a national “Ones to Watch” listing for corporate law. Earlier in his career, he received both the Frank L. Robinson Real Estate Law Scholarship and the Provost’s Scholarship, reflecting his strong academic and professional foundation.
Law Office Affiliations
- Shareholder, Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC
- Member, Colorado Bar Association
Licensed State
- Colorado
Education
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Colorado State University
BS in Business Administration
Awards & Badges

- Corporate And Incorporation
- Mergers And Acquisitions
- Tax