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Patrick Clisham has extensive experience representing clients in complex corporate transactions, including loan documentation and restructurings, asset acquisitions and sales, lease negotiations and enforcement, and business transactions. Patrick’s experience primarily derives from representing secured and unsecured creditors, corporate debtors, trustees and examiners in corporate bankruptcy proceedings and out of court workouts.Patrick joined Engelman Berger in 2009 after relocating fr...

Jeff is no stranger to complex commercial litigation. In his two decades of law practice, he has cultivated an interpersonal approach to resolving convoluted business disputes. His ongoing relationships with a wide range of businesses small and large has allowed him to develop a direct approach to untangling complicated commercial relationships. The bulk of Jeff’s practice encompasses a versatile range of litigation matters, including commercial litigation, Indian law, construction law,...

Darren T. Case is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Darren T. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Darren T. Case since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Darren T. Case is held by other lawyers.

Steven D. Wolfson is an equity member of Dickinson Wright PLLC (formerly Mariscal, Weeks, McInytre & Friedlander, P.A.) His practice focuses on all areas of domestic relations, including custody and parenting-time disputes, business valuations, spousal maintenance and child support determinations and pre and post-nuptial agreements. Mr. Wolfson received his B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1985 and his Juris Doctor from Arizona State University College of Law in 1991. Mr. Wolfson is...

Stanton E. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Stanton E. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Stanton E. Johnson since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stanton E. Johnson is held by other lawyers.

Michael F. Bosco is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Michael F. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Michael F. Bosco since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael F. Bosco is held by other lawyers.

Richard S. Plattner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Richard S. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Richard S. Plattner since 2001. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Richard S. Plattner is held by other lawyers.

Kristin counsels and defends employers of all sizes and across a wide spectrum of industries with an emphasis on providing clients with proactive strategies to manage litigation risk and ensure compliance with complex and ever-changing employment laws. She is a trusted advisor, drawing on her knowledge of state and federal employment laws to counsel clients on a wide range of employment-related issues, including wage and hour issues, discrimination and harassment, employee leave issues, workp...

Appeals Eric regularly handles high-profile appeals and issue litigation. He has argued major cases before the Ninth Circuit, Arizona Supreme Court, and Arizona Court of Appeals. Eric is listed in Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under Hot List, Best Lawyers, and Southwest Super Lawyers for appeals. Before joining private practice, Eric clerked on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. He currently serves as a Ninth Circuit Appellate Lawyer Representative and as Chair Elect for ...

James H. Patterson has been certified as a specialist in real estate law by the State Bar of Arizona since 1986. His practice concentrates on matters relating to all aspects of real estate and financing, including negotiating acquisitions and dispositions; drafting options, purchase contracts and escrow supplements; title review and negotiation with title insurers; preparation of closing documents, including notes, security instruments, assignments and collateral assignments, and deeds; prepa...