The law firm of Engelman Berger has been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, with 12 attorneys honored across 16 distinct practice areas and one attorney named “Lawyer of the Year” in multiple categories. This annual guide honors the top attorneys in the nation, as determined by peer review.
Attorneys recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers include:
- William H. Anger – Banking and Finance Law; Real Estate Law; Water Law
- Steven N. Berger – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Bankruptcy Litigation
- Wade M. Burgeson – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Commercial Transactions / UCC Law; Bankruptcy Litigation
- Patrick A. Clisham – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Scott B. Cohen – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Bankruptcy Litigation
- Shelley Detwiller DiGiacomo – Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Corporate Governance Law; Corporate Law; Securities Regulation; Venture Capital Law
- Kevin M. Judiscak – Commercial Litigation; Banking and Finance Litigation; Real Estate Litigation
- Tamalyn E. Lewis – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Damien R. Meyer – Commercial Litigation; Real Estate Litigation
- Bradley D. Pack – Appellate Practice; Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Commercial Litigation; Bankruptcy Litigation (a newly-recognized area for Pack in 2026 by Best Lawyers)
- Kurt A. Peterson – Real Estate Law
Detwiller DiGiacomo was also named the 2026 Phoenix Lawyer of the Year for her work in Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, and also Venture Capital Law. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and community is honored with this title, making the designation particularly significant.
In addition, Michael P. Rolland was recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch listfor Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Commercial Litigation; and Bankruptcy Litigation.
Lawyers are not required nor allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. For more information about Engelman Berger and the firm’s services, visit eblawyers.com.
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.
