Atty. Patrick A. Clisham
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 from Chicago.
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ
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About Patrick A. Clisham at a Glance
Patrick A. Clisham is a bankruptcy attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Engelman Berger PC. Admitted to practice in Arizona, State Bar of Arizona and Illinois, State Bar of Illinois. Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 2002) and Northern Illinois University (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance Law (2026). Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick A. Clisham
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 from Chicago. His prior practice experience includes his time as an Associate at Shaw Fishman Glantz & Towbin LLC in Chicago (2004-2009) and as an Extern with the Office of the United States Trustee in Chicago, Illinois (2002). Patrick also has considerable business and financial experience. He is a former commodities futures trader and was a Member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange from 1996-2001. Patrick also previously served as Assistant Vice-President of Law & Government Affairs for AT&T Communications from 2002-2004.
CLIENTS
Commercial Banks, Financial Institutions, Manufacturers, Private Equity Investors/Lenders, Commercial Landlords, Real Estate Developers, Retail Merchants, Restaurants
PROFESSIONAL
- American Bankruptcy Institute, Member of the Board of Directors and Finance Committee
- ABI Southwest Conference Planning Board, Co-Chair
- ABI Journal, Recurring Author/Contributing Editor
- Credit Abuse Resistance Education, Executive Board Member, Secretary
- Arizona Bankruptcy American Inn of Court; Master of the Bench
- Turnaround Management Association, Member
RECOGNITION
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law in Phoenix, AZ, since 2020
- Selected to Southwest Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, 2019
- Selected to Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2012
- 2007 Award For Excellence in Public Interests Legal Education from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
PUBLICATIONS
- Regular Contributing Editor and Co-Author of monthly Benchnotes column for the ABI Journal, January 2016 to the present
- Co-Authored, “A Primer on the Valuation of Affordable Housing in Chapter 11,” XXXII ABI Journal 4, 52-53, 102-03, May 2013
- Co-authored chapters in the “Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Secured Transactions”
- Co-authored the article “The 547(c)(4) New Value Defense: Paid or Unpaid” for the Bankruptcy Strategist
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick A. Clisham's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick A. Clisham handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Phoenix.
Bankruptcy & Debt in Phoenix
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Phoenix
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Phoenix Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Phoenix-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Phoenix Choose Patrick A. Clisham
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick A. Clisham's practice in the field of bankruptcy.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Arizona, State Bar of Arizona and Illinois, State Bar of Illinois, Patrick A. Clisham can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Bankruptcy Practice
Concentrating on bankruptcy means Patrick A. Clisham's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Phoenix
A Phoenix-based practice means Patrick A. Clisham attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Patrick A. Clisham Handles in Phoenix
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