Our Practice Areas

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Litigation

All Eisenhower Lawyers In Litigation

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

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

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

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

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

Ahmad F. Khalaf

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

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)

At Eisenhower Carlson, we take pride in offering our clients a dynamic litigation team dedicated to delivering high-quality legal services that are both efficient and effective.  Our attorneys are seasoned in a wide range of disputes, including:

  • Partnership, shareholder, or member disagreements
  • Business disputes, including breach of contract and securities litigation
  • Employee or whistleblower claims
  • Government investigations
  • Insurance coverage and Washington Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA) claims
  • Claims under Washington’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA)
  • Creditors’ rights matters, including bankruptcy and receivership litigation
  • Real estate litigation, including easement disputes, adverse possession claims, quiet title actions, and landlord-tenant disputes.

 

Our litigators are committed to thoroughly understanding our clients’ needs and objectives, work to explore alternative dispute resolution strategies, including mediation or arbitration, and are equipped to handle all phases of litigation from seeking immediate injunctive relief to bench trials, jury trials, and appeals across the diverse industries we serve.

Our Practice Areas

Litigation

An attorney standing up in a court room gesturing toward the audience.

All Eisenhower Lawyers In Litigation

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

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

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

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

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

Ahmad F. Khalaf

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

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)

At Eisenhower Carlson, we take pride in offering our clients a dynamic litigation team dedicated to delivering high-quality legal services that are both efficient and effective.  Our attorneys are seasoned in a wide range of disputes, including:

  • Partnership, shareholder, or member disagreements
  • Business disputes, including breach of contract and securities litigation
  • Employee or whistleblower claims
  • Government investigations
  • Insurance coverage and Washington Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA) claims
  • Claims under Washington’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA)
  • Creditors’ rights matters, including bankruptcy and receivership litigation
  • Real estate litigation, including easement disputes, adverse possession claims, quiet title actions, and landlord-tenant disputes.

 

Our litigators are committed to thoroughly understanding our clients’ needs and objectives, work to explore alternative dispute resolution strategies, including mediation or arbitration, and are equipped to handle all phases of litigation from seeking immediate injunctive relief to bench trials, jury trials, and appeals across the diverse industries we serve.

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