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Mergers & Acquisitions

All Eisenhower Lawyers In Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Kristen M. Blankenship, Arthur D. DeLong
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

Arthur D. DeLong

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

Evan W. Marques

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
Carl R. Peterson

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

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.

In the fast-paced world of business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) represent critical strategic moves that can shape the future of companies, industries, and markets. At Eisenhower Carlson, our Mergers and Acquisitions Practice is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal counsel and strategic guidance to clients navigating the complexities of M&A transactions.

Services Offered

Transaction Structuring:Our team of experienced attorneys assists clients in structuring mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. We analyze each transaction's unique objectives, risks, and opportunities to develop innovative and tax-efficient structures that maximize value for our clients. 
Due Diligence:We conduct thorough due diligence investigations to identify and evaluate potential legal, financial, and regulatory risks associated with proposed transactions. Our attorneys work closely with clients to assess target companies' assets, liabilities, contracts, intellectual property rights, and compliance issues, providing critical insights to inform decision-making and mitigate risks.
Negotiation and Documentation:Leveraging our negotiation skills and industry expertise, we draft and negotiate transaction documents, including letters of intent, purchase agreements, merger agreements, and ancillary contracts. Our attorneys ensure that our clients' interests are protected, deal terms are accurately reflected, and legal risks are appropriately allocated. 
Regulatory Compliance:We navigate the complex regulatory landscape governing M&A transactions, including antitrust laws, securities regulations, foreign investment rules, and industry-specific regulations. Our attorneys advise clients on compliance requirements, obtain regulatory approvals, and help navigate potential obstacles to successful deal execution. 
Post-Closing Integration:Our support extends beyond the deal closing, as we assist clients in post-closing integration efforts to realize synergies, streamline operations, and maximize the value of the combined entity. From workforce integration to operational harmonization, we provide strategic guidance to ensure a seamless transition and long-term success. 

Client-Centric Approach

We understand that every M&A transaction is unique, and we take a collaborative and client-centric approach to meet our clients’ needs. We prioritize building trusted relationships based on communication, responsiveness, and delivering results. Our attorneys work closely with clients to understand their goals, challenges, and risk tolerance, providing strategic advice and practical solutions to achieve successful outcomes.

Industry Expertise

Our M&A attorneys have extensive experience representing clients across a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, energy, manufacturing, and consumer goods. Whether advising large corporations, private equity firms, or emerging startups, we leverage our industry knowledge and transactional expertise to deliver tailored solutions that address our clients’ specific business objectives and industry dynamics.

Our Practice Areas

Mergers & Acquisitions

Two people walking down the steps in front of a courthouse.

All Eisenhower Lawyers In Mergers & Acquisitions

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

Arthur D. DeLong

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

Evan W. Marques

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
Carl R. Peterson

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

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.

In the fast-paced world of business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) represent critical strategic moves that can shape the future of companies, industries, and markets. At Eisenhower Carlson, our Mergers and Acquisitions Practice is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal counsel and strategic guidance to clients navigating the complexities of M&A transactions.

Services Offered

Transaction Structuring:Our team of experienced attorneys assists clients in structuring mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. We analyze each transaction's unique objectives, risks, and opportunities to develop innovative and tax-efficient structures that maximize value for our clients. 
Due Diligence:We conduct thorough due diligence investigations to identify and evaluate potential legal, financial, and regulatory risks associated with proposed transactions. Our attorneys work closely with clients to assess target companies' assets, liabilities, contracts, intellectual property rights, and compliance issues, providing critical insights to inform decision-making and mitigate risks.
Negotiation and Documentation:Leveraging our negotiation skills and industry expertise, we draft and negotiate transaction documents, including letters of intent, purchase agreements, merger agreements, and ancillary contracts. Our attorneys ensure that our clients' interests are protected, deal terms are accurately reflected, and legal risks are appropriately allocated. 
Regulatory Compliance:We navigate the complex regulatory landscape governing M&A transactions, including antitrust laws, securities regulations, foreign investment rules, and industry-specific regulations. Our attorneys advise clients on compliance requirements, obtain regulatory approvals, and help navigate potential obstacles to successful deal execution. 
Post-Closing Integration:Our support extends beyond the deal closing, as we assist clients in post-closing integration efforts to realize synergies, streamline operations, and maximize the value of the combined entity. From workforce integration to operational harmonization, we provide strategic guidance to ensure a seamless transition and long-term success. 

Client-Centric Approach

We understand that every M&A transaction is unique, and we take a collaborative and client-centric approach to meet our clients’ needs. We prioritize building trusted relationships based on communication, responsiveness, and delivering results. Our attorneys work closely with clients to understand their goals, challenges, and risk tolerance, providing strategic advice and practical solutions to achieve successful outcomes.

Industry Expertise

Our M&A attorneys have extensive experience representing clients across a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, energy, manufacturing, and consumer goods. Whether advising large corporations, private equity firms, or emerging startups, we leverage our industry knowledge and transactional expertise to deliver tailored solutions that address our clients’ specific business objectives and industry dynamics.

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