Zachary Phillips
Zachary Phillips
Associate — Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 2026
Zach's practice focuses on insolvency work in Arizona primarily through Chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13. He has assisted distressed companies through reorganization and liquidation, drafted advocative legal briefs, and advised clients through insolvency and business decisions.
Zach is a 2027 Best Lawyers in America® "One to Watch" in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, and in Bankruptcy Litigation.
He speaks Cantonese and Mandarin. Outside of work Zach loves spending time with his family and animals, especially his pet cat named Gary.
Assistant
Professional Leadership
Associate Editor for Jurimetrics
Shelter Director for Unhoused Legal Assistance Project
Honors & Awards
Best Lawyers in America® "Ones to Watch," Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2027
Best Lawyers in America® "Ones to Watch, " Litigation - Bankruptcy, 2027
CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Advanced Bankruptcy Law
Pedrick Scholar
Professional Affiliations
State Bar of Arizona
Education
J.D., Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, 2024
B.A., International Relations, Brigham Young University, 2019
Admitted In
Arizona
Presentations and Publications
"Has Congress Opted Out of the Bankruptcy Clause?" XLIII ABI Journal 11, 8-9, 50-51, November 2024
Languages Spoken
Cantonese (fluent)
Mandarin (basic level)