Atty. Thomas C Zavela

Atty. Thomas C Zavela

Thomas C Zavela is a lawyer practicing general trial practice in all state and federal courts, personal injury, sports law and 11 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.B.A. degree from Eastern Michigan University in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Farmington Hills Farmington Hills 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas C Zavela at a glance

Thomas C Zavela is a wills, contracts, probate, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1991), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1991), District of Columbia (1992), and Florida (1993). Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1991) and Eastern Michigan University (B.B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Farmington Hills, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas C Zavela is a lawyer practicing general trial practice in all state and federal courts, personal injury, sports law and 11 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.B.A. degree from Eastern Michigan University in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Thomas practices in Farmington Hills, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas C Zavela's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas C Zavela handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Thomas C Zavela is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Michigan →

Contracts

Thomas C Zavela is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Michigan →

Probate

Thomas C Zavela is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Thomas C Zavela is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Thomas C Zavela is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Farmington Hills are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas C Zavela

Where is Thomas C Zavela's law office located?
Thomas C Zavela's law practice is located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas C Zavela handle?
Thomas C Zavela focuses on wills, contracts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Thomas C Zavela practiced law?
Thomas C Zavela has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Thomas C Zavela go to law school?
Thomas C Zavela earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Thomas C Zavela for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Toledo
- 1991
B.B.A.
Eastern Michigan University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992
Florida
Admitted: 1993

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