Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Los Angeles & San Diego
Founded over two decades ago, Zavala Law Firm has established itself as a trusted legal advocate for clients across sports, entertainment, business, criminal, and personal injury law. Our founder, Evy Zavala, brings extensive courtroom experience from both sides of litigation, having been mentored by federal judges, corporate litigators, and former prosecutors. We serve a diverse clientele ranging from professional athletes and musicians to Fortune 500 companies and everyday individuals seeking justice. Our strategic approach combines deep industry knowledge with personalized counsel to protect client interests in complex legal matters. With a track record of success in federal and state criminal cases, personal injury claims, and business transactions, we prioritize client needs while maintaining the highest ethical standards.Our team's expertise extends to contract negotiations, liability assessments, and corporate advisory roles, ensuring comprehensive legal solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances. We are committed to community engagement through board memberships and advocacy work, reflecting our dedication to justice beyond the courtroom. Our practice spans multiple jurisdictions, with offices strategically located to better serve clients throughout California. By focusing on transparency, experience, and results-driven representation, we empower clients to make informed decisions about their legal challenges. This combination of specialized expertise and client-centric philosophy has made us a preferred legal partner for high-stakes matters.
Services
Sports & Entertainment Law
Business Formation
Personal Injury Claims
Criminal Defense
Contract Negotiations
Corporate Advisory Services
Wrongful Death Cases
Name Image Likeness Deals
Entertainment Contracts
Business Transactions
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of courtroom experience across multiple legal specialties
- Our team includes former judicial externs and prosecutors with insider knowledge
- We provide strategic counsel for complex legal matters in sports and business
- Our founder graduated from Loyola Law School and served as Chief Counsel in Washington D.C.
- We maintain ethical standards while securing results for clients in challenging cases
Services
Sports & Entertainment Law
Our Sports & Entertainment practice provides comprehensive legal counsel for athletes, musicians, and creative professionals. We handle contract negotiations, brand protection, endorsement deals, and media agreements while evaluating liability risks. With experience representing both emerging talent and established industry figures, we help clients protect their intellectual property and maximize financial opportunities through strategic legal guidance.
Business Formation
We assist businesses in establishing proper legal entities and operational frameworks. Our services include entity selection, operating agreements, partnership contracts, and equity arrangements. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, we provide end-to-end legal support through all business lifecycle stages, ensuring compliance while protecting owners' interests in corporate transactions and dispute resolution matters.
Personal Injury Claims
Our personal injury practice specializes in motor vehicle accident cases, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and rideshare incidents. We advocate for clients with severe injuries like brain trauma and spinal cord damage, handling wrongful death claims on a contingency basis. Our team works to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering while clients focus on recovery.
People
Evy Zavala
Founder/Attorney
Evy Zavala is a seasoned attorney with 20+ years of experience in sports, business, and criminal law. He received judicial training from federal judges and previously served as Chief Counsel in Washington D.C. Admitted in all California courts, he represents diverse clients from Fortune 500 companies to professional athletes while maintaining active community involvement.
Questions
What areas of law does Zavala Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in sports & entertainment law, business law, personal injury claims, criminal defense, and contract negotiations for diverse clients.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Our firm has over 20 years of combined legal experience, with founder Evy Zavala practicing since graduating from Loyola Law School in 2002.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
Our unique combination of courtroom experience from both prosecution and defense perspectives, plus specialized knowledge in sports and entertainment law, sets us apart.
Do you handle cases outside California?
While our offices are in California, we handle cases in federal courts and work with clients nationwide through strategic legal representation.
How are attorney fees structured for personal injury cases?
We work on a contingency basis for personal injury cases - you pay no attorney fees until we recover compensation for your case.
Can you help with business contract negotiations?
Yes, we provide comprehensive business contract services including formation, operating agreements, partnership contracts, and complex corporate transactions.
