Atty. John Peter Zavez

Atty. John Peter Zavez

John Peter Zavez is a lawyer practicing class actions, consumer protection, securities & investment fraud and 3 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1981, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Boston Boston 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About John Peter Zavez at a glance

John Peter Zavez is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Adkins, Kelston & Zavez, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1989), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1989), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1999), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2000). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1989) and Harvard College (A.B., 1981). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Peter Zavez is a lawyer practicing class actions, consumer protection, securities & investment fraud and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1981, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • John practices at Adkins, Kelston & Zavez, P.C. in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John Peter Zavez's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Peter Zavez handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

John Peter Zavez is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Peter Zavez

Where is John Peter Zavez's law office located?
John Peter Zavez's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Adkins, Kelston & Zavez, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Peter Zavez handle?
John Peter Zavez focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John Peter Zavez practiced law?
John Peter Zavez has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John Peter Zavez go to law school?
John Peter Zavez earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (A.B., 1981).
How can I contact John Peter Zavez for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1989
A.B.
Harvard College
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2009

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