Eight attorneys from Engelman Berger have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Super Lawyers, an honor given to just 5 percent of lawyers in the state. Most notably, founding partner Steven N. Berger has been, for the 16th consecutive year, given the remarkable distinction of being named among the “Top 50 in Arizona,” underscoring his enduring commitment to legal excellence.
“We are incredibly proud of our attorneys for this well-earned recognition,” said shareholder Scott B. Cohen. “Steven Berger’s continued presence in the Top 50 in Arizona speaks volumes about his standing in the legal community, and we celebrate each of our attorneys for their dedication to their clients and the profession.”
The honored attorneys and their respective practice areas are:
- Steven N. Berger: Recognized for his outstanding work in bankruptcy law, Berger has been named to the Super Lawyers list annually since 2007.
- Patrick A. Clisham: Selected for his proficiency in bankruptcy law, Clisham has been named to the Super Lawyers list annually since 2019, and, prior to that, to the list of Rising Stars from 2012.
- Scott B. Cohen: Cohen, recognized for his excellence in commercial bankruptcy, was first named to the Super Lawyers list in 2008, and has also been selected to the Top 50 in Arizona list multiple times.
- Shelley Detwiller DiGiacomo: The firm’s newest partner, DiGiacomo has been recognized for her Business/Corporate practice since 2021.
- Kevin M. Judiscak: As chair of the firm’s litigation practice, Judiscak has been consistently selected to the Super Lawyers list since 2010.
- Tamalyn E. Lewis: Lewis, recognized for bankruptcy law, has been included in Super Lawyers since 2022.
- Damien R. Meyer: Meyer has been selected to Super Lawyers since 2021 for commercial litigation. Prior to that, he was included on the list of Rising Stars since 2012.
- Bradley D. Pack: Pack has been selected to Super Lawyers for bankruptcy and commercial litigation since 2021, with the years prior to that on the Rising Stars list from 2012.
Super Lawyers is a rating service that identifies outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Rising Stars are attorneys ages 40 and younger or in practice less than 10 years. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations, ensuring that only the most accomplished attorneys are honored.
Engelman Berger is comprised of experienced lawyers who are well recognized for their expertise and commitment to resolve commercial disputes and assist clients in preventing legal problems through proper planning. The firm’s clients include national and local lenders, borrowers, lessors, tenants, family-owned businesses, developers, franchise owners, municipalities, and investors. Industries served include banking and lending, credit unions, real estate, construction, restaurant, hospitality, medical, retail, wholesale, and agricultural, among others. The firm provides creative and focused representation in all federal and state courts, bankruptcy court, arbitrations, mediations and settlement negotiations.
