Business Lawyers for Business People
Lawyers
who Listen
At Engelman Berger, we know that the key to resolving your legal issues is to gain a full understanding of the problem, from you our client. We listen to you before we act. We work with you to find workable solutions and to prevent future issues.
Practice Areas
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Bankruptcy & Reorganization
Whether your goal is to recover your collateral from a borrower that has filed bankruptcy, or to reorganize your business under the protection of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, our accomplished bankruptcy attorneys can assist you.
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Commercial Litigation
Our lawyers have the knowledge, insight and experience to provide you with spirited representation and strategic guidance through the realm of litigated business disputes.
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Business & Financial Restructuring
Our experienced lawyers can help businesses with financial challenges by exploring various restructuring options, negotiating with lenders, evaluating loan-related contracts, and finding potential new funding sources in order to avoid formal reorganization proceedings.
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Real Estate
Our attorneys are experienced in representing cities, buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants, lenders, borrowers and guarantors in Arizona’s real estate market.
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Agricultural Law
Attorneys at Engelman Berger are adeptly equipped with a profound understanding of agricultural law.
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Appeals
At Engelman Berger, we have the skill and experience to guide you through a successful appeal. Our attorneys have briefed and argued appeals in both state and federal appellate courts on a wide range of issues.
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Business Formation & Transactions
Whether you are forming your first business entity or making changes to the structure of your long-time family-owned business, our attorneys will assist you in developing the strategies and documentation of your business transactions endeavors.
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Buying / Selling Businesses
At Engelman Berger, we have the skill and experience to guide you through the issues involved in the purchase sale of a business. Whether representing the Seller or Buyer of a business, our attorneys understand the strategic considerations for each party to the transaction.
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Cannabis
The dynamic cannabis landscape emerging in the Arizona market presents complex legal issues. Engelman Berger offers tactical strategies and assistance to individuals, businesses and investors navigating this ever-changing industry.
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Commercial Landlord Tenant Law
Our attorneys assist clients with negotiation, documentation, enforcement of commercial leases, and provide counsel to clients who are parties to commercial leases as issues arise.
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Corporate General Counsel
Our seasoned attorneys specialize in Corporate General Counsel services, offering a wealth of experience in effectively addressing the diverse legal complexities that corporations and organizations face.
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Creditors’ Rights
Whether your borrower fails to perform its obligations under a simple promissory note or a complex loan and security arrangement, our attorneys are experienced in assessing your rights and remedies as a creditor, and counseling and effectively representing you in proceedings to collect and enforce your rights.
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Construction Disputes
Engelman Berger's attorneys excel in managing construction disputes, offering clients skilled guidance through complex legal challenges.
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Information Technology
We offer extensive representation for our clients’ information technology needs. Effective and up to date technology is crucial for businesses to operate and communicate efficiently.
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Loan Documentation
Whether you need to document a simple promissory note or a complex loan and security arrangement, our attorneys are experienced in counseling you and then drafting all necessary documentation to protect your rights and remedies as a creditor.
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Loan Workouts
Prompt documentation of a forbearance arrangement, loan restructure or other modification agreement is crucial to protecting your rights as a creditor. Our attorneys are experienced in negotiating and documenting these consensual loan workout agreements.
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Mediation
At Engelman Berger, our attorneys have extensive experience in representing parties that are participating in a mediation proceeding. We also act as the mediator.
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Our experienced attorneys specialize in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to provide invaluable guidance to clients throughout the intricate process.
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Water Law
We offer cities, developers, homeowner associations, golf course owners, companies and individuals practical and seasoned representation in a variety of water supply and use transactions and disputes.
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Receiverships
Our attorneys play a crucial role in representing interests of their clients within the context of the receivership proceedings.
Meet our Lawyers
At Engelman Berger, we have a talented and diverse team of attorneys and support staff. Our attorneys have a wealth of experience across a variety of legal fields, including bankruptcy & reorganization, commercial litigation, real estate transactions, corporate law, employment law, and related business areas. Each attorney brings a unique perspective and skill set to the firm, allowing us to offer our clients the best possible advice and representation.
Our support staff is equally dedicated and experienced, providing exceptional administrative, financial, and technical support to ensure that our clients receive prompt and efficient service. Together, our team is committed to providing exceptional legal service and building strong, lasting relationships with our clients.
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“For years, I have trusted Scott Cohen and his colleagues at Engelman Berger to advise me concerning complicated legal problems. They are trustworthy, candid, and practical – all of which are in rare supply these days.”
– Daniel Lieberman, M.D., Neurosurgeon & Owner of Phoenix Spine Surgery Center
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“We have worked with Steve Berger and his colleagues at Engelman Berger on several difficult matters. Every time we have called them they have provided a timely response, practical advice, and no-nonsense solutions providing us great peace of mind.”
– Pat Watts, Deco Communities