Tabares Recognized as Rising Leader at National ABA Conference

Celeste del Carmen Tabares, second from left, is congratulated on her ABA award by (L-R) Daniel P. Collins, United States Bankruptcy Judge, District of Arizona; fellow 20/20 award recipient Andrew B. Haynes; Haynes’s partner Christopher C. Simpson; and Engelman Berger Shareholder Bradley D. Pack Celeste del Carmen Tabares has been awarded the prestigious “20/20 Partners Rising […]

Sidebar: 5 Questions With…Steven Berger

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: firm founder Steven N. Berger. […]

Trustee’s Sales vs. Judicial Foreclosures in Arizona

Understanding the Two Paths to Recovery for Secured Creditors When a borrower defaults on a loan secured by real property in Arizona, the lender generally has two primary methods of foreclosing their collateral: a trustee’s sale (also known as a nonjudicial foreclosure) and a judicial foreclosure. While both can result in the sale of the […]

Engelman Berger Annual Day of Service Benefits A New Leaf

In celebration of its anniversary, Engelman Berger, PC has once again turned its focus outward, dedicating a full day to community impact through its annual “Day of Service.” This year, attorneys and staff volunteered with A New Leaf, an organization committed to helping individuals and families overcome homelessness, domestic violence, and other life challenges. The […]

Cohen Leads High School Trial Team to First Regional Championship

A high school mock trial team tutored by attorney Scott B. Cohen of Engelman Berger, PC has captured its first regional championship. The BASIS Chandler team earned the top spot in its region at the Maricopa County High School Mock Trial Regional Tournament on March 7 and will now advance to the state finals later […]

Sidebar: 5 Questions With…Tamalyn Lewis

Great advocacy is more than just experience: it is also about character and purpose. In this, the very first edition of 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 […]

Essential Clauses Every Business Contract Should Include (And Why They Matter)

A well-drafted contract is the cornerstone of any successful business transaction because the charm and business acumen that established the relationship, on its own, may not protect you when things go south later. Regardless of whether you are contracting with a client, a vendor, a supplier, a contractor, or a partner, clear contracts with the […]

Engelman Berger Earns Multiple Honors in Az Business “Big 100”

Engelman Berger continues to distinguish itself among Arizona’s legal talent, earning multiple placements in Az Business magazine’s 2026 Top 100 Lawyers list. Two firm partners were recognized among the state’s leading attorneys and another contributed expert insight for a special editorial feature in the issue. Founding Partner Steven N. Berger was again named to the annual directory, marking […]

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 […]