$ 450-450 per hour
Megan Zavieh is the creator of The Playbook: The California Bar Discipline System Practice Guide. Her practice is 100% focused on California State Bar defense. Megan believes that no attorney should face the discipline system without an ally, and that ally should not judge or use fear to motivate her client.
Megan is immersed in the world of legal ethics. She has recently served on the board of the Association of Discipline Defense Counsel (a trade association of state bar defense lawyers in California), is a member of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (a national organization of ethics lawyers), and the Immediate Past Chair of the Solo and Small Firm Section of the State Bar of California. Megan writes for Lawyerist and Attorney at Work on ethics issues.
Megan earned her J.D. from the University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall) in 1999, graduating Order of the Coif. After clerking for the Honorable Evan J. Wallach at the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York, she went on to practice securities litigation at three top firms in the New York area.
Megan's practice focuses on California State Bar defense and general ethics. She represents lawyers at all stages of State Bar investigation; her work includes drafting responses to letters of investigation, negotiating settlements with the State Bar, negotiating entry into the Lawyers Assistance Program/Alternate Discipline Program for attorneys suffering from addiction or mental illness, trying cases before the State Bar Court, and assisting in probation compliance for attorneys who have been sanctioned. She also works as associated counsel with self-represented attorneys facing disciplinary charges -- a unique way to get assistance through the discipline system without the cost of full scope representation. Attorneys retain her to prepare document productions and written responses to the Office of the Chief Trial Counsel and the State Bar Court.
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8605 Santa Monica Blvd #55413, West Hollywood, CA, 90069-4109
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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."
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."
"Megan cares for her clients and for the future of the legal profession. I unequivocally can recommend Megan."
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Mar 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Jan 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. An honorable attorney."
"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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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)
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
2016 - Present
Association of Discipline Defense CounselSecond Vice President
2013 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaVice Chair, Solo and Small Firm Section
2013 - Present
Association of Discipline Defense CounselMember
1998 - 1999
Ecology Law QuarterlyAssociate Editor
1997 - 1998
Berkeley Journal of International LawAssociate Editor
Investigation closed without charges
Postponed disbarment of attorney for 18 months beyond expected disbarment date
Negotiated settlement with State Bar
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