Strategic, creative counsel for commercial litigation
Jack Contrera focuses on complex commercial litigation and regulatory disputes, with particular emphasis on alcohol beverage law and supplier–distributor relations, class action defense, real estate and HOA disputes, and general corporate litigation. He regularly represents clients in the alcohol beverage space, including in matters involving:
- Tied-house issues
- Franchise and supplier-distributor relationship disputes
- Liquor-code compliance
- State regulatory proceedings
Jack also has experience defending class actions, with a particular focus on TCPA matters. In addition, Jack handles real estate and homeowner association-related matters, including disputes involving Arizona’s planned-community statutes, in both administrative proceedings and Superior Court litigation. His broader practice includes contract disputes, discovery and ESI issues and appellate briefing.
Prior to joining Quarles, Jack was an International Arbitration legal assistant, with a specific focus on Latin American investment disputes.
Capabilities
Professional Recognitions
- Best Lawyers in America® "Ones to Watch" (2026: Commercial Litigation)
News & Insights
Education
- Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (J.D., 2024)
- Schiefelbein Global Dispute Resolution Scholarship Recipient
- Jurimetrics: The Journal of Law, Science and Technology, associate editor
- CALI Award for Excellence (Public International Law; The Moral Leader)
- Willard H. Pedrick Scholar
- University of Notre Dame (B.A., 2019)
Bar Admissions
- Arizona