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 – across multiple practice areas: Banking and Finance Law; Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Commercial Litigation; Commercial Transactions / UCC Law; Banking and Finance Litigation; Bankruptcy Litigation; Real Estate Litigation; and Real Estate Law. The firm also earned Tier 2 rankings – representing high overall scores and an excellent standing – for Appellate Practice and Water Law.
Nationally, the firm achieved a Tier 2 ranking in Real Estate Litigation and a Tier 3 ranking in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law.
A tiered ranking in any tier (1, 2, or 3) signals professional excellence and a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise, reflecting the highest level of respect a firm can earn from other leading lawyers and clients.
To be considered for recognition in Best Law Firms, firms are evaluated through client and peer feedback on criteria such as expertise, responsiveness, cost-effectiveness, and professionalism, supported by rigorous research conducted by Best Lawyers.
Firms are also required to have an attorney listed in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America, an honor reserved for the top 5% of practicing attorneys nationwide. Engelman Berger had 12 lawyers featured in the publication: William H. Anger, Steven N. Berger, Wade M. Burgeson, Patrick A. Clisham, Scott B. Cohen, Shelley Detwiller DiGiacomo, Kevin M. Judiscak, Tamalyn E. Lewis, Damien R. Meyer, Bradley D. Pack, Kurt A. Peterson, and Michael P. Rolland.
Best Law Firms includes rankings in 75 national practice areas and 127 metropolitan-based practice areas. It is a publication ofBest Lawyers, the oldest peer-review research and accolades company in the legal profession.
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.