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Commercial Real Estate

All Eisenhower Lawyers In Commercial Real Estate

Kristen Blankenship

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

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

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

Thomas J. Parkes

Thomas J. Parkes

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

T.J. has more than 30 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

Michael J. Royse

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
Idaho

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.

Our team of experienced attorneys specializes in providing comprehensive legal services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients in the commercial real estate sector. Whether you are a developer, investor, lender, landlord, tenant, or other real estate professional, we are dedicated to delivering strategic solutions and unparalleled representation to help you achieve your objectives in today’s dynamic real estate market.

Our Commercial Real Estate Practice Group offers a wide range of services including, but not limited to:

Services Offered

Acquisitions & Dispositions:Advising clients on the purchase, sale, and exchange of commercial real estate properties, from negotiation to closing.
Leasing:Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial leases for both landlords and tenants, ensuring favorable terms and protecting our clients' interests. 
Financing:Assisting clients in securing financing for real estate projects, including negotiating loan agreements, mortgage documents, and other financing arrangements. 
Development:Guiding clients through the complexities of real estate development projects, from land acquisition and zoning issues to construction contracts and project management. 
Property Management:Providing legal advice and representation to property owners and managers on matters related to property operations, leasing, and tenant disputes. 
Real Estate Litigation:Representing clients in disputes arising from real estate transactions, including breach of contract, landlord-tenant disputes, boundary disputes, and other real estate-related litigation matters. 

Our Practice Areas

Commercial Real Estate

A person sorting through a stack of documents

All Eisenhower Lawyers In Commercial Real Estate

Kristen Blankenship

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

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

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

Thomas J. Parkes

Thomas J. Parkes

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

T.J. has more than 30 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

Michael J. Royse

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
Idaho

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.

Our team of experienced attorneys specializes in providing comprehensive legal services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients in the commercial real estate sector. Whether you are a developer, investor, lender, landlord, tenant, or other real estate professional, we are dedicated to delivering strategic solutions and unparalleled representation to help you achieve your objectives in today’s dynamic real estate market.

Our Commercial Real Estate Practice Group offers a wide range of services including, but not limited to:

Services Offered

Acquisitions & Dispositions:Advising clients on the purchase, sale, and exchange of commercial real estate properties, from negotiation to closing.
Leasing:Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial leases for both landlords and tenants, ensuring favorable terms and protecting our clients' interests. 
Financing:Assisting clients in securing financing for real estate projects, including negotiating loan agreements, mortgage documents, and other financing arrangements. 
Development:Guiding clients through the complexities of real estate development projects, from land acquisition and zoning issues to construction contracts and project management. 
Property Management:Providing legal advice and representation to property owners and managers on matters related to property operations, leasing, and tenant disputes. 
Real Estate Litigation:Representing clients in disputes arising from real estate transactions, including breach of contract, landlord-tenant disputes, boundary disputes, and other real estate-related litigation matters. 
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