Our Experienced Attorneys
At Engelman Berger, our attorneys bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our clients. With decades of combined experience across a range of legal practice areas, our team is equipped to handle even the most complex legal matters. We have a deep understanding of the nuances of various industries and are able to provide tailored solutions to meet our clients’ needs. From guiding businesses through complex transactions and dispute resolution to providing trusted counsel on issues related to bankruptcy and reorganization, our attorneys are committed to providing exceptional legal services with a focus on client satisfaction.
William H. Anger
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William H. Anger provides his clients with the benefit of more than 37 years of experience in structuring loan, business, real estate, and water rights transactions, as well as in representing business and public clients as an advocate in litigation and appeals related to similar transactions.
Steven N. Berger
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Steven N. Berger has focused his career on resolution of complex business disputes through effective representation of clients in bankruptcy or other reorganization proceedings, loan workouts, litigation and business transactions.
Wade M. Burgeson
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Wade M. Burgeson represents clients in matters involving commercial litigation, receiverships, collateral enforcement, loan workouts, and debtor-creditor related matters, ranging from pre-judgment remedies to disputes in bankruptcy court.
Amanda E. Carrizales
Associate
Amanda E. Carrizales is an associate attorney with our Commercial Litigation and Bankruptcy Practices. During law school, she served as a Judicial Intern in the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona and was a Judicial Intern in the Maricopa County Superior Court.
Patrick A. Clisham
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Patrick A. Clisham has extensive experience representing clients in complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and bankruptcy litigation, out-of-court restructurings, asset acquisitions and sales, lease negotiations and enforcement, and business transactions.
Scott B. Cohen
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Scott B. Cohen is a Phoenix based commercial bankruptcy attorney who represents banks, lenders, landlords, guarantors, committees, and other creditors in bankruptcy, creditors’ rights matters, loan workouts, business turnarounds, Chapter 11 reorganizations, receiverships, bankruptcy litigation, and commercial litigation.
Kevin M. Judiscak
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Kevin M. Judiscak joined the firm just after it was formed to develop and chair the firm's litigation practice after gaining substantial experience from his prior tenure at two of Arizona's largest firms.
Tamalyn E. Lewis
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Tamalyn (Tami) E. Lewis brings her clients more than 30 years of legal experience and a deep appreciation of our Arizona business culture. A true Arizona native through-and-through, Tami was born in Globe, raised in Safford, and attended Arizona State University.
Damien R. Meyer
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Damien R. Meyer is an experienced commercial litigation attorney. Damien has extensive experience in representing both individuals and businesses including banks, contractors, landlords, real estate developers, aviation companies, entrepreneurs, and health care companies.
Andrew R. O’Keefe
Associate
Andrew R. O’Keefe is an associate attorney for our Commercial Litigation and Bankruptcy Practices. Prior to joining Engelman Berger, he served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Daniel P. Collins, United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona from 2022 to 2023.
Bradley D. Pack
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Bradley D. Pack joined Engelman Berger after completing a clerkship for the Arizona Court of Appeals, Hon. Susan A. Ehrlich. His practice focuses on the representation of both creditors and debtors in Chapter 11 bankruptcies, receiverships, and complex loan workouts.
Kurt A. Peterson
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Kurt A. Peterson has practiced in the areas of commercial finance, real estate and general business law for nearly 30 years. His practice is concentrated in commercial and corporate transactions, including complex real estate transactions involving all aspects of acquisition.
Michael P. Rolland
Partner
Michael P. Rolland practices in our litigation and commercial transactions groups. He is a passionate and committed advocate with extensive experience representing individuals in the federal courts.
Celeste del Carmen Tabares
Associate
Celeste del Carmen Tabares practices in our Creditor’s Rights and Litigation Practices. Celeste joined Engelman Berger after working with the Tenants Eviction Assistance Project where she provided legal assistance to tenants in the City of Phoenix facing eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Celeste was born and raised in Flagstaff, Arizona and is committed to using her legal skills to serve her community. Celeste is fluent in Spanish.
Retired Partners
David Wm. Engelman
Founding Partner
David Wm. Engelman brings a longstanding commitment to efficient and effective client service developed over 25 years as a solo practitioner and 13 years managing a small firm.
Robert J. Spurlock
Robert J. Spurlock had a diversified practice, but he focused on two areas: creditors’ rights (including commercial litigation and bankruptcy) and the defense of real estate agents. Mr. Spurlock’s creditors’ rights practice made him a frequent visitor to the bankruptcy courts of Arizona and the Southwest.