Arizona Bar Certified Specialist
A Distinction Earned by Only a Select Group of Arizona Attorneys An Arizona Bar Certified Specialist is an attorney who has demonstrated exceptional experience, advanced knowledge, and the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in a defined area of law. Out of more than 20,000 active Arizona attorneys, only about 500 are certified specialists. Who Awards Board […]
Premeau to Speak at Arizona State Escrow Association Annual Conference
Patricia A. Premeau, a State Bar of Arizona Certified Real Estate Specialist and shareholder at Engelman Berger will share her legal expertise with escrow professionals from across the state as a featured presenter at the Arizona State Escrow Association 46th Annual Business Meeting & Education Conference, taking place July 10-11 at Caesars Republic in Scottsdale. […]
Engelman Berger Again Earns #1 Slot in Ranking Arizona, with Debut in Arizona’s Top 10 Small Law Firms List
Patricia Premeau to Present at AZ State Bar Convention
Patricia A. Premeau of Engelman Berger is scheduled to present at the State Bar of Arizona’s Annual Convention, joining a panel focused on the legal fallout from failed real estate investments and investor disputes. The 2026 conference, held at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, centers on the theme “Moving Your Practice Forward,” highlighting […]
Scott Cohen Named ABAIC Mentorship Award Honoree
Scott B. Cohen has been selected as the recipient of the Honorable Daniel P. Collins Mentorship Award from the Arizona Bankruptcy American Inn of Court, (ABAIC), an honor presented to an attorney who demonstrates exceptional guidance of younger lawyers, professionalism, and dedication to advancing legal education within the profession. The ABAIC, established in 2011, is […]
Certified Real Estate Law Specialist Patricia Premeau Joins Engelman Berger
Engelman Berger has expanded its real estate and commercial litigation capabilities with the addition of Patricia A. Premeau, a Certified Real Estate Law Specialist known for representing Arizona businesses and property owners in complex disputes. As a certified specialist, Patty handles a comprehensive range of real estate litigation matters, including commercial lease negotiations and disputes, […]
Sidebar: 5 Questions With…Rick Carter
Great advocacy is more than just experience: it is also about character and purpose. In this series, we take a moment to introduce you to the individuals who make up the firm, by asking 5 quick questions that help you get to know them a little bit better. This month: partner Rick K. Carter. 1. […]
The Worst Fictional Lawyers From the Small Screen
Real-world lawyering involves mountains of paperwork, strict ethical codes, and hours of meticulous research. Television lawyering, apparently, involves none of that. Here are my top picks for the worst (but spectacularly comical) legal minds to grace the small screen. Barry Zuckerkorn – Arrested Development Barry Zuckerkorn is the outside corporate counsel to The Bluth Company, […]
Scott Cohen Honored as Top Pro Bono Attorney
Scott B. Cohen has been selected to receive the 2026 Top Pro Bono Award from the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education, an honor reserved for just 50 attorneys statewide. Established in 2001, the award recognizes attorneys who have dedicated significant time and expertise to serving residents of Arizona who might otherwise lack access […]
How to Choose the Best Entity Form When Starting a Business
What type of entity should I form for my business? This question feels like the first one you should answer when you decide to start your own business. But answering this question requires you to have developed several aspects of your business plan. Where you want to go will help you decide where you should […]