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Michele A. Zavos

Michele A. Zavos

8.9

Excellent

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Endorsements

3 endorsements

Overview

Practice Areas

  • 40% Adoption
    16 years, 700 cases
  • 35% Family
    30 years, 300 cases
  • 25% Wills / Living Wills
    30 years, 1,000 cases

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Hourly ($250-$350/hour)
  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information

  • Michele Zavos, Attorney-at-Law
    MICHELE ZAVOS LAW GROUP PLLC
    1400 Spring St., Suite 460
    Silver Spring, MD 20910
    Office: 301-562-●●●● - show
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Languages

  • French

About Me

Photos (1)

Videos (0)

About me: Michele has almost 30 years of experience as an attorney in the Washington metropolitan area. She works very closely with her clients, and is known for her... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“The Best Lawyer Available!”

Posted by: Lindy, 2009-11-02 26 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Michele came highly recommended to us by my sister and her partner who had worked with her on their second parent adoptions. My partner and I had... more

5 star rating

“Terrific lawyer”

Posted by: Carla, 2009-09-28 2 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Michele Zavos was incredibly helpful, sensitive, responsive and professional as she handled our adoption. She kept us informed, never made us feel as... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Nora Riva Bergman

I’ve worked with Michele since 2007 as a business coach and consultant, and during that time, I’ve seen how much Michele cares about each and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Nora Bergman , Tarpon Springs (FL), 6 months ago
James J Gross

I recently handled a complex divorce case in which Michele Zavos was opposing counsel. Throughout mediation and settlement negotiations, I found Ms.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: James Gross , Chevy Chase (MD), 3 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses

  • 29 years since Michele A. Zavos was first licensed to practice law in MD.
  • 26 years since Michele A. Zavos was first licensed to practice law in DC.
  • 30 years since Michele A. Zavos was first licensed to practice law in GA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Principal at MICHELE ZAVOS LAW GROUP, PLLC 2007–present
Solo Practitioner at MICHELE ZAVOS 1996–2007
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Catholic Univ-Washington Law J.D. 1979
University of Wisconsin, Madison History/Journalism BA - Bachelor of Arts 1974

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Angel in Adoption Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton 2009
Wanda's Warrior Award Wanda's Wills Project 2008
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Maryland State Bar 1981–present
Member District of Columbia Bar 1982–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers

Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: Guardianship and birth father's rights when the...
Michele's answer: As a MD attorney, I am able to answer your question with respect to MD law. The birth father and... more
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Don't Wait for Rights Washington Blade 2009
AIDS Benchbook Supplement AIDS Benchbook Supplement 1995
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Cases

Title:
Jane Doe v. Ruth Roe
Practice Area:
Child Custody
Outcome:
settlement agreement for visitation
Description:
This was a case in which a same-sex couple were together for many years and raised children together. One member of the couple was the biological...

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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Estate Planning and Family Law in the LGBT Community Estate Planning and Family Law Seminar 2009
Estate Planning for LGBT couples and individuals Financial Planning and Estate Planning Seminar 2009
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