ABOUT US

Over a Century of Service

Eisenhower Carlson PLLC is a full-service law firm based in Tacoma, Washington. Founded in the early 1900s, we offer rich history and depth of experience providing exceptional legal services in a wide variety of practice areas. We take pride in our expertise, integrity, high-touch personal service and responsiveness. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your legal needs.

PRACTICE AREAS

We’re Experienced in Multiple Areas of Law

We are a full-service law firm with attorneys experienced in a variety of practice areas.

OUR TEAM

Dedicated to
Delivering Excellence

Hallie E. Bader

Attorney

Litigation

Born and raised in Tacoma, Ms. Bader focuses her practice on a variety civil litigation matters.
These matters include: contract disputes, labor and employment, real estate, and more.

J.D., magna cum laude, New York Law School, 2025
B.A., University of Washington, 2020 State of Washington

Devitt D. Barnett

Member

Employee Benefits - ERISA

Devitt D. Barnett brings over 30 years of legal experience to the areas of ERISA and Employee Benefits Law, representing businesses and Retirement Plans all over the state of Washington and throughout the Western United States.

Mr. Barnett is a regionally renowned expert in both qualified and nonqualified Employee Benefit Plans. Primarily, Mr. Barnett assists clients in drafting and revising Retirement Plans, including 401(k) Plans, 403(b) Plans, and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (“ESOPs”), and in working with 409A Deferred Compensation Plans and 457 Plans. Mr. Barnett’s clients come from a variety of industries, ranging from local hospitals and financial institutions to large medical groups and business employers. Mr. Barnett has lectured extensively throughout the Western United States and Canada on federal tax aspects of qualified and nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans and ERISA.

Kristen M. Blankenship

Member

Commercial Real Estate
Common Interest Communities
Industrial
Manufacturing
Office
Retail
Warehouse
Banking & Finance
Business Law
Commercial and Corporate Transactions
Commercial Real Estate
Mergers & Acquisitions

Kristen is a commercial real estate and corporate transactional attorney. Kristen represents clients across various industries in commercial real estate transactional matters including acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, organizational and financial structuring, and common interest community formation and governance. In addition to her real estate practice, Kristen advises individuals and businesses on corporate transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions, entity formation and corporate governance.

JD, summa cum laude, Gonzaga University School of Law;
B.A., Economics, cum laude, Pacific Lutheran University Washington

Commercial Real Estate Women
Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association

Todd M. Blodgett

Member

Estate Planning & Estate Tax Planning
Litigation
Nonprofit Business Law
Trust & Estate Disputes, Litigation & Controversies

Todd is a partner at Eisenhower Carlson whose practice focuses on estate planning, trust and estate administration, and nonprofit organizations. He works with individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries to develop thoughtful estate plans, navigate life transitions, and preserve family and business legacies.

Todd advises clients on a broad range of estate planning matters, including legacy planning, tax planning, charitable giving, business succession, and trusts. He enjoys helping clients create practical, personalized plans that reflect their goals and values, whether they are planning for the future, supporting charitable causes, or preparing the next generation to steward family assets.

Todd also represents personal representatives, trustees, beneficiaries, and financial institutions in probate and trust administration. His experience includes charitable trusts, fiduciary matters, complex real estate issues, and trust and estate disputes. He regularly guides families through the legal and practical challenges that follow the loss of a loved one.

In addition, Todd serves as counsel to nonprofit organizations on governance, tax-exempt status, charitable gifts, and related legal matters.

J.D., Harvard Law School
B.A., cum laude, Honors in Politics, Whitman College Washington

Board of Trustees, Charles Wright Academy
Board of Directors, American Leadership Forum of Tacoma Pierce County (Class XXXI)
Past President, South Sound Planned Giving Council
Member, Tacoma Estate Planning Council
Washington State Bar Association

Abigail G. Coffey

Attorney

Banking
Commercial Real Estate
Manufacturing
Startups
Technology
Venture Capital
Banking & Finance
Business Law
Commercial and Corporate Transactions
Commercial Real Estate
Corporate Governance & Formation
Corporate Governance and Formation
Mergers & Acquisitions
Securities Offerings & Regulation

Abigail Coffey is an associate attorney whose practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate formation, corporate governance, and intellectual property. She represents private companies, business owners, and individuals in a range of transactional matters, including asset and equity transactions, business formation, and the drafting of key governance documents.

In her corporate practice, Abigail supports clients through all stages of a transaction, assisting with due diligence, preparing and reviewing purchase agreements and related documents, and helping facilitate smooth ownership transitions and strategic initiatives. Abigail is known for her thorough, detail-oriented approach and her commitment to delivering clear, practical legal support tailored to each client’s objectives.

When not at work, Abby enjoys Pilates, reading, spending time with her cats, and paddleboarding.

Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Florida, 2021
Graduate Certificate, Wildlife Management, Oregon State University, 2022
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, Seattle University School of Law, 2025 Washington

Washington Women Lawyers, Pierce County Chapter

From Starfleet to Space Law: Science Fiction and the Future of Colonization Law

Hannah J. Cordell

Member

Banking & Finance
Business Law
Employment Law
Land Use
Litigation

Mrs. Cordell practice focuses on counseling and representing businesses and individuals in a wide range of civil matters, including:

• Contract disputes
• Labor and employment
• Creditor’s rights
• Banking Law
• Real estate
• Personal Injury

J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law, 2014
B.A., Business Administration, University of Washington, 2011 Washington

Arthur D. DeLong

Member

Banking
Manufacturing
Startups
Technology
Trade
Venture Capital
Banking & Finance
Business Law
Commercial and Corporate Transactions
Corporate Governance & Formation
Mergers & Acquisitions
Nonprofit Business Law
Securities Offerings & Regulation

Arthur DeLong is a partner in Eisenhower Carlson’s corporate transactions team. Arthur’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, and corporate governance matters. Arthur has represented national and international banks, investment funds, private equity funds, private and public companies, real estate development funds, and technology companies.
Arthur’s mergers and acquisitions and securities practices often involve cross-border issues, and he advises domestic and international clients on issues involving US securities matters and international business transactions. Arthur counsels a diverse array across a number of different industries, including technology, commercial space exploration, entertainment, oil and gas, real estate development, and Islamic finance.
Arthur serves as the co-chair of the International Finance and Securities Committee for the American Bar Association Section on International Law, is the Vice President of the World Affairs Council of Tacoma, and is part of the advisory board of Tacoma Rising.

Washington
California

American Bar Association Section of International Law: Co-Chair of International Finance and Securities Committee

World Affairs Council of Tacoma – Vice President and Board Member

Tacoma Rising – Advisory Board Member

The Possible Advantages of Islamic Financial Jurisprudence: An Empirical Study of the Dow Jones Islamic Market Index

Neil A. Dial

Member

Business Law
Commercial Real Estate
Litigation

Neil is an experienced litigation attorney and head of Eisenhower Carlson’s litigation practice group. He focuses his practice on complex commercial and real estate litigation. Neil has handled numerous matters in both state and federal court, as well as private arbitrations, on a variety of issues, including partnership disputes, consumer protection and lender liability claims, contract disputes, trade secret protection, and intellectual property disputes. Neil also works on a variety of matters involving real estate and other transactions and landlord-tenant issues. Neil was named Neil Armstrong Dial because he was born on July 20, 1969, at the exact minute of the moon landing, making him the namesake of astronaut Neil Armstrong. Neil has been featured in local, national, and world-wide news as a result.

J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 1999
B.A., Brigham Young University, 1996 State Court of Washington
U.S. District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court

Pierce County Bar Association

King County Bar Association

Board Member for Bend Biomedical

Volunteer Coach of Gig Harbor Grizzlies Wrestling Club

Garry G. Fujita

Member

Banking
Collective Investment Funds
Construction
Manufacturing
Medical Services
Oil Refining
Ports
Real Estate
Technology
Transportation
State & Local Tax

Garry Fujita is a state and local tax lawyer who counsels clients in litigation against state and local government taxing agencies, in audits with such agencies, and in tax planning to minimize state and local tax burdens. Garry assists clients in a wide variety of industries and trades, such as newspapers, publishing, oil, waste disposal, retail, wholesale, manufacturing, telecommunications, financial services, health care, high technology, construction, real estate development, aircraft, staffing, leasing, remote selling, and fishing. Garry works with clients to resolve tax disputes with state and local tax authorities to contest proposed tax assessments or to obtain refunds; litigates matters before the Washington courts, the Board of Tax Appeals, the Board of Equalization and state and city administrative law judges; assists clients with business structures to avoid unintended consequences resulting in unnecessary or multiple taxation for business and occupation (B&O tax), sales, use or real estate excise tax purposes; assists nonprofit organizations in obtaining and maintaining property tax exemptions; and testifies before the Washington Legislature on matters involving state and local tax matters.

BA University of Washington, JD Seattle University
LLM Boston University Washington and U.S. Tax Court

Association of Washington Business

Journal of Taxation (author of state tax column)

Ryan A. Johnson

Attorney

Commercial Real Estate
Industrial
Lending
Manufacturing
Technology
Banking & Finance
Business Law
Commercial and Corporate Transactions
Corporate Governance & Formation
Intellectual Property
State & Local Tax

Ryan advises clients in business and estate planning matters, with a focus on corporate organization and governance, drafting wills and trusts, commercial lending, probate and trust administration, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, securities, and intellectual property.

JD, Seattle University; MBA, Seattle University
BA Business Administration, Washington State University Washington

Ben A. Johnsrud

Attorney

Business Law
Litigation

Ben is a lifelong resident of Pierce County, Washington. As a second-generation attorney, the practice of law has always been a fundamental part of his life. His practice focuses on advising and representing businesses and individuals in a wide range of civil matters.

J.D., Gonzaga University School of Law, 2024
B.A., Gonzaga University, 2021 State of Washington

Washington State Bar Association
Pierce County Bar Association

Daelyn Julius

Member

Estate Planning & Estate Tax Planning

Daelyn Julius leverages her family full of teachers to create an education-centered approach to her practice. This coupled with her more than 15 years of experience, as well as her Masters in Tax provides her with a different and unique set of tools in her tool box. It is these tools which Daelyn utilizes to take a client-centered approach to each Estate Plan, whether that is through a Will, a Revocable Living Trust, Durable Powers of Attorney, an Estate Tax Savings Trust, an irrevocable trust to facilitate gifting, and/or a Special Needs Trust, all with a lens on how to best minimize Estate Tax.

When Daelyn is not utilizing her whiteboard and colored markers to assist people in crafting and memorializing their legacy, she can be found at Annie Wright where her daughter attends school or perusing her Northend neighborhood of Proctor.

LL.M. in Tax, University of Denver
J.D., Gonzaga University School of Law
B.A., Western Washington University Washington

Member Pierce County Washington Women Lawyers Judicial Evaluation Committee
Former Treasurer of Annie Wright Parents Association

Ahmad F. Khalaf

Member

Estate Planning & Estate Tax Planning
Litigation
Trust & Estate Disputes, Litigation & Controversies

Ahmad Khalaf is a partner in the firm’s Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration practice. His practice emphasizes estate and trust litigation, including contested probate and trust matters and proceedings under Washington’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA).

Ahmad also advises high-net-worth individuals and families on estate planning, succession planning, and trust and probate administration. He represents fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and business owners in a range of civil and commercial disputes and counsels businesses on entity formation, governance, and transactional matters.

A distinguishing aspect of Ahmad’s practice is his ability to provide estate planning and transactional structuring that are compliant with both Shariah principles and Washington law. He is one of the only attorneys in Washington State offering this dual-compliance guidance and advises individuals and companies worldwide on related domestic and cross-border matters.

Ahmad brings a strong litigation background to his practice. He has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Association as a “Top 40 Under 40” Civil Litigation Attorney in Washington State and has been named a Washington “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers for multiple years.

J.D., cum laude, Seattle University School of Law, 2015
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science), 2006, University of Washington Washington

Washington State Bar Association
Board Member: Middle Eastern Legal Association of Washington
King County Bar Association
National Trial Lawyers Association

Darren R. Krattli

Member

Banking & Finance
Litigation

Darren is a civil litigator, with a focus on Commercial Law, Creditor’s Rights, Bankruptcy Law, Receiverships, and Secured Transactions. Darren serves as a member of the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee Panel for the Western District of Washington.

J.D., Washington University in St. Louis, 2002
B.A., magna cum laude, Gonzaga University, 1999 State Courts of Washington, Oregon, and California
U.S. District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington
U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for Western and Eastern Districts of Washington
U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon

Hon. Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court

Board Member, The TEARS Foundation (2008-2016)

Saint Patrick Catholic School, School Commissioner and Past President (2016-2022)

Amy C. Lewis

Member

Estate Planning & Estate Tax Planning

JD, Seattle University School of Law (University of Puget Sound);
BA Political Science, Oregon State University Washington

South Sound Planned Giving Council

Tacoma Estate Planning Council

Evan W. Marques

Member

Banking & Finance
Business Law
Commercial and Corporate Transactions
Mergers & Acquisitions
Nonprofit Business Law

Evan Marques is a partner in Eisenhower Carlson’s transactional group. He is an experienced attorney offering guidance in transactional matters, with a primary emphasis on lending matters, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, corporate formation and governance, and real estate transactions. Concentrating in a comprehensive range of business-focused services, Evan excels in advising clients in all stages of transactions and his proficiency lies in combining legal acumen with a practical approach, ensuring that clients receive strategic counsel tailored to their unique needs. With a keen understanding of the intricacies of the business landscape, Evan Marques is a trusted advisor, dedicated to driving the success for his clients through sound legal solutions.

Gonzaga University, BA 2005, Cum Laude
Gonzaga University School of Law, JD 2008, Summa Cum Laude Washington
Oregon
Idaho

Thomas J. Parkes

Member

Banking & Finance
Business Law
Commercial and Corporate Transactions
Commercial Real Estate

T.J. has more than 28 years of experience and focuses his practice on commercial real estate development, investment, and debt and equity financing. He has worked on a broad range of commercial real estate matters, including entitlement, development, acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, organizational and financial structuring, and joint ventures with high net worth and institutional investment partners. Prior to his legal career, T.J. was a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and served onboard the USS Puffer (SSN-652) through 3 years of operational deployments.

J.D., Seattle University School of Law (cum laude), 1997
B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1990 South Carolina
Washington

South Carolina Bar Association
Washington State Bar Association
American Bar Association, Taxation and Real Property

Eisenhower Carlson PLLC (Tacoma, WA), 2018-Present
Foster Pepper PLLC (Seattle, WA), 2000 – 2018
Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson & Daheim (Tacoma, WA), 1997 – 2000
Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board (Seattle, WA), Legal Intern,
1996
U.S. Navy, USS Puffer (SSN-652), Submarine Warfare Qualified, 1990 – 1994

Planning Association of Washington, Board Member, 1998-2000
Washington Department of Commerce, Editor and Lecturer for Short Course on Local
Planning, 1998-2000
Representative to Washington State Building Code Technical Advisory Group on the
Endangered Species Act, 2001-2002

Seattle University School of Law, Adjunct Professor, Basic Real Estate and Advanced Real
Estate Courses, 2004 – 2014
Tacoma Farmers Market, Board Member, 2012 – 2015

Carl R. Peterson

Member

Banking
Banking & Finance
Business Law
Commercial and Corporate Transactions
Mergers & Acquisitions

Mr. Peterson’s practice focuses on representing businesses and individuals in real estate and transactional matters, including negotiating, reviewing and drafting purchase and sale agreements (stock and asset), earnest money agreements, leases and credit agreements. He also represents lenders in complex commercial lending matters and workout arrangements. Mr. Peterson is knowledgeable in matters concerning the Uniform Commercial Code, especially sales and secured transactions, and in matters related to corporate formation and governance.

JD, Cornell University
University of Washington (Business) Washington

Washington State Bar Association

American Bar Association

David B. Petrich

Member

Business Law
Estate Planning & Estate Tax Planning

Estate planning, probate and trust administration, and guardianships. Mr. Petrich also focuses on representing entities and individuals in general business transactional matters, including entity formation, and the purchase and sale of businesses.

BS, Loyola University
JD, SUNY Buffalo School of Law
Masters in Taxation, Golden Gate University Washington

Michael J. Royse

Member

Commercial Real Estate
Industrial
Manufacturing
Multifamily
Office
Retail
Warehouse
Banking & Finance
Business Law
Commercial and Corporate Transactions
Commercial Real Estate
Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael is an accomplished attorney specializing in commercial real estate and corporate law. He collaborates closely with clients across various industries, guiding them through the complexities of real estate transactions, development, secured lending, and related corporate needs.

In the realm of commercial real estate, Michael serves as a trusted advisor, offering comprehensive guidance on all aspects of real estate projects. He partners with clients of all sizes, adeptly handling real property acquisitions and dispositions, conducting thorough due diligence and feasibility assessments, analyzing construction contracts, drafting and negotiating commercial leases, and structuring financing arrangements.

Beyond his real estate focus, Michael has cultivated a corporate practice where he advises clients at each stage of the life cycle of a company. He assists with entity formation, reviews and drafts governing documents, offers guidance on operational matters, and facilitates corporate actions such as sales, mergers, and dispositions.

J.D., cum laude, Seattle University School of Law, 2014
B.S., Business Administration, University of Oregon, 2009 Washington
Utah

Economic Development Commission – City of Maple Valley

Ann Sim

ATTORNEY

Business Law
Commercial and Corporate Transactions
Commercial Real Estate
Mergers & Acquisitions

Ann Sim is an associate attorney focusing on commercial real estate transactions and development. In the real estate and land use sector, Ann assists clients with property acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, organizational structuring, and financing arrangements, among other matters. Additionally, she supports a wide range of clients with business and transactional matters, including, entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, lending, and corporate governance.

J.D., commencement honors, Gonzaga University School of Law.
B.A., cum laude, University of Washington, Seattle.

Hayden J. Taylor

Member

Business Law
Employee Benefits - ERISA
Estate Planning & Estate Tax Planning

Hayden’s practice focuses on estate planning for individuals and families, as well as various retirement planning and general business matters. Hayden enjoys designing and implementing thoughtful and tax-efficient estate plans, to facilitate the successful transition of assets to family and friends, charity, or otherwise. With a degree in mechanical engineering, Hayden offers a valuable blend of legal and technical acumen. In his personal time, Hayden can likely be found boating or traveling with his family and cheering on his hometown sports teams.

J.D., University of Washington School of Law
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Southern California Washington

South Sound Planned Giving Council

Tacoma Estate Planning Council

Foss Waterway Seaport – Board Member/Secretary

Charles Wright Academy – Committee Member

At Eisenhower, we are always open to engaging with talented attorneys and law students, and are proud of our commitment to attracting, mentoring, and developing the next generation of extraordinary attorneys.

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Eisenhower Carlson welcomes attorney John M. Cummings

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May 23, 2022

Welcome Shariah Olomua and Amandeep Mann as the first participants to the 2022 Eisenhower Carlson Summer Associate Program

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February 14, 2022

Eisenhower Carlson welcomes Associate Ahmad Khalaf

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Eisenhower Carlson Law

Over a Century of Service

Banking & Finance

Business Law

Commercial & Corporate Transactions

Commercial Real Estate

Corporate Governance & Formation

Employee Benefits – ERISA

Estate Planning & Estate Tax Planning

Intellectual Property

Litigation

Mergers & Acquisitions

Nonprofit Business Law

Securities Offerings & Regulation

State & Local Tax

Trust & Estate Disputes, Litigation & Controversies

We’re Experienced in Multiple Areas of Law

Dedicated toDelivering Excellence

In Eisenhower Carlson News

Eisenhower Carlson welcomes attorney John M. Cummings

Welcome Shariah Olomua and Amandeep Mann as the first participants to the 2022 Eisenhower Carlson Summer Associate Program

Eisenhower Carlson welcomes Associate Ahmad Khalaf

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