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Arizona Appellate Court Rules that COVID Closures Do Not Excuse Tenant’s Non-Payment of Rent
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Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Our lawyers have the knowledge, insight and experience to provide you with spirited representation and strategic...
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Bankruptcy and Reorganization
Whether your goal is to recover your collateral from a borrower that has filed bankruptcy, or to reorganize your business...
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Business Formation and Transactions
Whether you are forming your first business entity or making changes to the structure of your long-time family-owned business...
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Appeals
The road to justice does not end at the trial court. An appeal can provide the path to vindication for litigants...
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Buying / Selling Businesses
Several complexities exist relating to the purchase and sale of a business. Buyers and Sellers must consider the structure...
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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...
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Cannabis
The dynamic cannabis landscape emerging in the Arizona market presents complex legal issues...
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Water Law
Given the State’s arid environment, Arizona substantially regulates groundwater and surface water use.
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Loan Workouts
Prompt documentation of a forbearance arrangement, loan restructure or other modification agreement is crucial...
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Commercial Landlord Tenant Law
Our attorneys assist clients with negotiation, documentation, enforcement of commercial leases...
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Business and Financial Restructuring
When your business is over-leveraged or has cash-flow issues, and existing lending relationships are not allowing...
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Real Estate
Our attorneys are experienced in representing cities, buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants, lenders, borrowers and guarantors...
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Loan Documentation
Whether you need to document a simple promissory note or a complex loan and security arrangement...
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Mediation
Mediation is a process wherein a neutral person – the Mediator – assists the parties to a dispute in achieving an...
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Automobile Dealership Law
Whether you are operating, purchasing, or selling an auto dealership, Engelman Berger has experienced attorneys to assist...
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Credit Union Law
Our attorneys serve as an all service law firm for credit unions. Whether your credit union needs assistance with compliance...
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Information Technology
We offer extensive representation for our clients’ information technology needs. Effective and up to date technology is crucial...
View Practice DetailMeet the Attorneys
William H. Anger
William H. Anger provides his clients with the benefit of more than 37 years of experience in structuring loan, business, real estate, and water rights transactions, as well as in representing business and public clients as an advocate in litigation and appeals related to similar transactions.
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Steven N. Berger
Steven N. Berger has focused his career on resolution of complex business disputes through effective representation of clients in bankruptcy or other reorganization proceedings, loan workouts, litigation and business transactions.
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Wade M. Burgeson
Wade M. Burgeson represents clients in matters involving commercial litigation, receiverships, collateral enforcement, loan workouts, and debtor-creditor related matters, ranging from pre-judgment remedies to disputes in bankruptcy court.
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Patrick A. Clisham
Patrick Clisham has extensive experience representing clients in complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and bankruptcy litigation, out-of-court restructurings, asset acquisitions and sales, lease negotiations and enforcement, and business transactions.
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Scott B. Cohen
Scott B. Cohen is a Phoenix based commercial bankruptcy attorney who represents banks, lenders, landlords, guarantors, committees, and other creditors in bankruptcy, creditors’ rights matters, loan workouts, business turnarounds, Chapter 11 reorganizations, receiverships, bankruptcy litigation, and commercial litigation.
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David Wm. Engelman – Retired
David Wm. Engelman brings a longstanding commitment to efficient and effective client service developed over 25 years as a solo practitioner and 13 years managing a small firm.
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Kevin M. Judiscak
Kevin M. Judiscak joined the firm just after it was formed to develop and chair the firm's litigation practice after gaining substantial experience from his prior tenure at two of Arizona's largest firms.
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Tamalyn E. Lewis
Tamalyn (Tami) Lewis brings her clients more than 30 years of legal experience and a deep appreciation of our Arizona business culture. A true Arizona native through-and-through, Tami was born in Globe, raised in Safford, and attended Arizona State University.
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Damien R. Meyer
Damien R. Meyer is an experienced commercial litigation attorney. Damien has extensive experience in representing both individuals and businesses including banks, contractors, landlords, real estate developers, aviation companies, entrepreneurs, and health care companies.
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Bradley D. Pack
Bradley D. Pack joined Engelman Berger after completing a clerkship for the Arizona Court of Appeals, Hon. Susan A. Ehrlich. His practice focuses on the representation of both creditors and debtors in Chapter 11 bankruptcies, receiverships, and complex loan workouts.
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Kurt A. Peterson
Kurt A. Peterson has practiced in the areas of commercial finance, real estate and general business law for nearly 30 years. His practice is concentrated in commercial and corporate transactions, including complex real estate transactions involving all aspects of acquisition...
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Michael P. Rolland
Michael Rolland practices in our litigation and commercial transactions groups. He is a passionate and committed advocate with extensive experience representing individuals in the federal courts.
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Robert J. Spurlock – Retired
Robert J. Spurlock has a diversified practice, but he focuses on two areas: creditors’ rights (including commercial litigation and bankruptcy) and the defense of real estate agents. Mr. Spurlock’s creditors’ rights practice makes him a frequent visitor to the bankruptcy courts of Arizona and the Southwest.
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Celeste del Carmen Tabares
Celeste del Carmen Tabares practices in our Creditor’s Rights and Litigation Practices. Celeste joined Engelman Berger after working with the Tenants Eviction Assistance Project where she provided legal assistance to tenants in the City of Phoenix facing eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Celeste was born and raised in Flagstaff, Arizona and is committed to using her legal skills to serve her community. Celeste is fluent in Spanish.
View Attorney Profile“We have worked with David Engelman and Engelman Berger for over 30 years as our company’s attorneys. It has been a great relationship. EB provides superb legal advice promptly and efficiently and always has our company’s interests in mind. EB is a loyal and dedicated law firm we recommend highly.”
– Allstate Appliance, Inc., a client since 1982
