Atty. Jake Curtis
After nearly twenty years of practicing primarily in the area of civil litigation, Jake has re-focused his practice on liquor licensing and compliance over the past several years. Jake now leads Burch & Cracchiolo’s liquor licensing and compliance department.
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About Jake Curtis at a glance
Jake Curtis is an attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practforg at Burch & Cracchiolo PA. Educated at The University of Iowa (J.D., 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- After nearly twenty years of practicing primarily in the area of civil litigation, Jake has re-focused his practice on liquor licensing and compliance over the past several years
- Jake now leads Burch & Cracchiolo’s liquor licensing and compliance department
- In that role, Jake handles all manner of issues concerning compliance with Arizona’s liquor laws, including obtaining licenses for retailers, distributors and producers
- auditing liquor practices for compliance with local, state, and federal requirements
- responding to allegations of non-compliance, defending liquor violation complaints before the Arizona Department of Liquor (DLLC), including appeals to the Superior Court and Court of Appeals
- and the sale of quota licenses
- In addition, he handles summary suspensions, notice of violations of AZ Department of Health Services (AZDHS) COVID-19 guidelines, attestations, and compliance for notice of closure for bars and restaurants
- He is knowledgeable about recent changes to the law involving online delivery, craft brewing and local wineries
- Jake represents a wide range of clients from national grocery stores, hotel and restaurant chains to mom-and-pop bars, restaurants and liquor stores
- Jake’s experience with the administrative processes in Arizona has allowed him to also advise clients regarding medical marijuana and gaming issues
- Jake is a Southwest Super Lawyer and a Best Lawyer in America
- Jake continues to represent clients in complex civil litigation, specifically commercial/contract disputes, serious personal injury/wrongful death matters, and FDCPA, TPCA, and FCRA cases, including class actions
- He has been licensed to practice in the Navajo tribal courts for 19 years and regularly advises businesses about the unique requirements of doing business on the Navajo Nation and navigating the tribal court system
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Arizona
Practforg law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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.
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