Jeffrey H. "Jeff" Wolf

Jeffrey H. "Jeff" Wolf

Scottsdale, AZ recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
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127 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Franchise Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Phoenix.

Biography

Jeff Wolf is a partner in Quarles & Brady's Commercial Litigation and Franchise and Distribution Industry Groups. His national litigation practice focuses on representing franchisors, manufacturers and marketers of products and services in a variety of matters. During his near 30 year career, Mr. Wolf has handled a significant number of franchise and dealer termination and non-renewal cases, as well as more complex disputes having a system-wide impact, including both franchisee and consumer class actions. He also has substantial experience litigating and arbitrating cases involving fraud, unpaid royalties and license fees, state and federal dealership laws, vicarious liability, encroachment, unfair competition and trademark infringement.

Mr. Wolf regularly appears in courts and arbitration proceedings throughout the United States. His clients include companies of all sizes, from startups and smaller franchise systems to the world’s most recognized franchisors.

In addition to franchise matters, Mr. Wolf regularly litigates and tries cases involving claims for breach of contract, as well as matters arising from partnership and shareholder, real estate, leasing, employment and software licensing disputes. He also represents several behavioral health care companies in general legal matters and serves as outside general counsel to several Phoenix-based behavioral health care providers.
Buchalter A Professional Corporation

127 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., graduated 1986
  • University of Hartford, BA

  • Arizona, State Bar of Arizona

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • International Franchise Association - Member
  • Maricopa County Bar Association - Member
  • Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts - Advisory Board Member
  • Arizona, State Bar of Arizona
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • International Franchise Association - Member
  • Maricopa County Bar Association - Member
  • Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts - Advisory Board Member
  • Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., graduated 1986
  • University of Hartford, BA

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Franchise Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Franchise Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Franchise Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Franchise Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Franchise Law, Phoenix (2026)
  • Franchise Law, Phoenix (2023)
  • Franchise Law, Phoenix (2020)
  • Franchise Law, Phoenix (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Franchise Law
Special Focus:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Franchisors
  • Licensing
  • Litigation
  • Trademark
Awards:
  • Franchise Times magazine "Legal Eagle" (each year from 2004 to 2014).
  • Who’s Who in Law, Phoenix Business Journal (2006).
  • Arizona’s Finest Lawyers (2011).
  • The International Who’s Who of Franchise Lawyers by Who’s Who Legal (2011-2013).
  • Arizona’s Top Lawyers, AZ Business Magazine (2014: Commercial Litigation).
  • Southwest Super Lawyers® (2007-2014: Franchise/Dealership Law); named among the Top 50 attorneys in Arizona in 2012 and 2013.

Additional Information

  • Court Admissions
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado

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