Megan Elizabeth Zavieh

Megan Elizabeth Zavieh

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Ethics and professional responsibility Lawyer at West Hollywood, CA
Practice Areas: Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Litigation

8605 Santa Monica Blvd #55413, West Hollywood, CA

About Megan

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Ethics and Professional Responsibility 95%

California State Bar defense, General Ethics Law

95%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-450 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 12 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2013

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 20 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 24 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2001

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Zavieh Law

8605 Santa Monica Blvd #55413, West Hollywood, CA, 90069-4109

Zavieh Law

548 Market St #55413, San Francisco, CA, 94104-5401

Law Offices of Megan Elizabeth Zavieh

12460 Crabapple Rd., Suite. 202-272, Alpharetta, GA, 30004

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Megan Elizabeth Zavieh's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2022 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Highly recommend

I consulted with Megan ahead of filling out my moral character application for the CA bar. I had several specific questions that Megan quickly and expertly answered without judgment. She was direct, knowledgeable, kind, and put my mind at ease. I will absolutely work with Megan again if any further q...uestions or issues arise in the bar application process or throughout my career!

Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2019 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

So Reassuring

I contacted Megan’s office frantically 3 days before a response was due with the CA State Bar. Megan scheduled a time with me outside the range of her availability which I so appreciated. Megan is very knowlegeable and I cannot wait to report back once this ordeal is over with!

Posted by Marie | April 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Hire Megan - She won for me & she's kind & knowledgeable!

I'm an specialist attorney so I'm held to a higher standard by the State Bar. When a disgruntled client lodged an ethics complaint, I freaked out. Megan was there for me right away (I love her online scheduling). She calmly and knowledgeably walked me through the process of what to expect and explain...ed her strategy of how we could fight. I got her the documents she needed and she put together a response. I just found out that the investigation was closed! I'm so grateful and relieved for this outcome. It was fast and so much easier than I expected. Having Megan on my side helps me stay focused on winning for my clients for the area of that I want to focus on. :) Thanks Megan!

Posted by Gil | April 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

AMAZING ATTORNEY

Megan went above any beyond what I expected. She has the qualities that you want for an attorney - not only is she intelligent, knowledgeable, and talented, but she is understanding, makes herself available to your specific needs, and truly cares about you as her client and as a human being. I reco...mmend her as an attorney for anyone who is facing State Bar disciplinary action and I do not make such recommendations lightly. She was encouraging, willing to work with my budget, responsive to my questions and concerns, and an amazing writer. Again, if you are looking for a great attorney that will have your back and put up an amazing defense, look no further than Megan Zavieh!

Posted by Jonah | December 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Highly Recommended

I hired Megan when I received a State Bar Complaint. (Yes, this can happen to good attorneys who practice ethically as well). Throughout the process, she was very professional, insightful, knowledgeable, responsive, and hard working. At the end of the process, I was happy to volunteer to pay her mo...re than her invoiced amount. (She is worth more than her hourly). And, the State Bar did not take any action on me.

Megan Zavieh

Replied last December 14, 2016

Thank you, Jonah! You are right -- State Bar complaints are filed against good, honest, ethical lawyers every day. Receiving one does not mean you have done something wrong, only that you have to explain why your actions were the correct and ethical ones. Thank you for trusting me with your case.

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Megan Elizabeth Zavieh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Renee Kennedy

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Zavieh is sharp! She knows the law, thinks quickly on her feet, and gets the job done right the first time. I highly recommend her. She is very well-respected."

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Eleanor Southers

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked for several years now with Megan at the CA State Bar Solo and Small Firm Executive Committee. Megan is a highly competent resourceful attorney who is willing to work hard and take leadership. I have referred matters to her with the knowledge that my referrals will receive great service. It would be hard to find a better attorney for personal but professional help with a legal matter within her areas of the law."

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Christopher White

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Friend

"Megan cares for her clients and for the future of the legal profession. I unequivocally can recommend Megan."

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Terry Szucsko

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Evan Oshan

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An honorable attorney."

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Michael Doland

Litigation lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Although Ms. Zavieh is new to the Avvo community, her answers are succinct, accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactuly the qualities that any client would be looking for when hiring an attorney. Welcome!"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

1999

Order of the Coif, University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law

1998

American Jurisprudence Award, University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall)

1998

Prosser Award, University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

California State Bar Defense Attorney, Megan Zavieh, Attorney-At-Law

2005 - 2009

Litigation Associate; Senior Staff Attorney, Dechert LLP

2003 - 2005

Litigation Associate, K&L Gates LLP

2001 - 2003

Litigation Associate, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP

1999 - 2001

Judicial Law Clerk, The United States Court Of International Trade

Associations

2016 - Present

Association of Discipline Defense Counsel

Second Vice President

2013 - Present

State Bar of California

Vice Chair, Solo and Small Firm Section

2013 - Present

Association of Discipline Defense Counsel

Member

1998 - 1999

Ecology Law Quarterly

Associate Editor

1997 - 1998

Berkeley Journal of International Law

Associate Editor

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Member of California State Bar

Investigation closed without charges

In re Member of California State Bar

Postponed disbarment of attorney for 18 months beyond expected disbarment date

In re Member of California State Bar

Negotiated settlement with State Bar

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Education

1999

University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law

JD

1996

California State University, Humboldt State University

BA

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2016

State Bar of California, Big News Getting Paid as a Solo Without Breaching the Ethics Rules

2015

2012

California Lawyer Magazine Virtual Law Down Under

2006

Hedge Funds Review Uncle Sam Is Watching You

2002

Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation The Extraterritorial Application of United States Securities Laws to Punish Insider Trading

2002

Banking & Financial Services Policy Review Corporate Responsibility and Accounting Reform

2002

Securities Law Developments Summary of Anti-Money Laundering Provisions of USA Patriot Act of 2001

Languages

English

Activity

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