The Fog of Lawyering
How cognitive bias shapes legal advocacy and what lawyers can do to counter it By Scott B. Cohen, Aarna Dharia, Saahithi Sreekantham & Michael P. Rolland This article was published in the February 2026 edition of Arizona Attorney Magazine. Click here to download a pdf of the article. Real World Bias in Litigation Two longtime […]
Engelman Berger Professionals Publish Feature Article for Arizona Attorney Magazine
Legal professionals from Engelman Berger have authored an article in the February 2026 issue of Arizona Attorney magazine examining how cognitive bias quietly shapes legal advocacy—and how lawyers can take concrete steps to neutralize its influence. The article, entitled “The Fog of Lawyering: How Cognitive Bias Shapes Legal Advocacy and What Lawyers Can Do to […]
Engelman Berger Attorneys Recognized Among Arizona’s Elite Business Leaders for 2026
Four attorneys from Engelman Berger have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Az Business Leaders publication, an annual honor recognizing Arizona’s most influential and accomplished legal and business professionals. Steven N. Berger was recognized for his distinguished work in Bankruptcy, while Scott B. Cohen earned honors for his leadership and expertise in Banking Law. […]
Forbearance Agreements: A Valuable Tool for Creditors
When facing defaults on a loan or other obligation from any debtor, whether a borrower, tenant, business vendor or customer, it can be tempting to immediately pursue the most aggressive approach. However, sometimes overaggressive enforcement can backfire. As one example, foreclosing liens or security interests against a corporate debtor whose business is struggling might push […]
Lessons in the Law from the World of Hip Hop
With examples like “I Fought the Law” and “Lawyers, Guns, and Money,” music is replete with practical lessons about the law and legal system. Perhaps no genre more so than hip hop. In today’s blog, we take a short detour from our typical legal updates to see what hip hop teaches us about the law. […]
Can I Evict a Tenant for Playing Bagpipes?
Navigating the Implied Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment Landlord Larry thought he’d seen it all. Leaky roofs, unpaid rent, a tenant who tried to turn a conference room into a sauna. But nothing prepared him for the voicemail he received from the tenant in Suite 204: “Larry, it’s happening again. The bagpipes. I can’t hear myself […]
Engelman Berger Earns National Recognition in 2026 Best Law Firms
Engelman Berger has once again been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms, earning top tier rankings in both Phoenix and nationally. This distinction underscores the firm’s continued excellence and trusted reputation across multiple practice areas. In the Phoenix metropolitan area, Engelman Berger achieved Tier 1 rankings – the highest level of recognition […]
Arizona Court of Appeals Clarifies Court Authority to Appoint Receivers Over Solvent Businesses
By Michael P. Rolland In an important decision for Arizona receivership law, the Arizona Court of Appeals addressed long-standing ambiguity regarding the interplay between A.R.S. § 12-1241 and Rule 66 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, holding that principles of equity do not constrain the court’s statutory authority to appoint a receiver but instead […]
Meyer to Present on Law Firm Succession Planning at Global Legal Conference
Engelman Berger, PC continues to be recognized as a thought leader in the legal profession, with partner Damien R. Meyer set to present at the Legus International Fall Meeting on October 24, 2025 at the historic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City, Canada. Meyer, an experienced commercial litigator, will join fellow attorney Randall Sutton […]
Detwiller DiGiacomo Lectures on Corporate Sustainability at ASU Law
Partner Shelley Detwiller DiGiacomo of Engelman Berger, PC was a guest lecturer in September at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, addressing students in the Corporate Sustainability program on the complex and evolving intersection of law, business, and climate policy. The course, led by attorney Trevor Burggraff, invites industry leaders […]