Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, he moved to Texas along with his family at the age of 14 years old. He graduated from Flagler College in St. Augustine Florida with a degree in Economics, and completed his Juris Doctor at Trinity Law School. While completing his Law degree, he was selected as a student tutor and received multiple Am Jure awards for his academic achievements and graduated in the top of his class. Prior to joining Kurtz, Anderson and Associates, Curtis practiced in several areas of law including family law and business immigration.