Tia M. Zavaras

Attorney | Coach | Mediator

Litigator’s Fire. Strategic Wisdom. Human-Centered Advocacy.

I bring the fire and precision of a seasoned trial attorney together with the wisdom, emotional intelligence, and steadiness of a peacemaker. My work lives at the intersection of strategy and humanity—where complex legal issues, high emotion, and real-life consequences collide.

I earned my undergraduate degree in social work from Arizona State University and my law degree from the University of Denver. From the beginning, my career has been grounded in understanding people just as much as understanding the law.

I spent the early part of my legal career as a high-stakes plaintiff construction defect trial attorney, handling complex, multi-party, multi-million-dollar cases. That experience sharpened my ability to assess risk, build leverage, and make strategic decisions under pressure. It also taught me something essential: the strongest outcomes are rarely accidental—they are designed.

Following two major life events, I made a deliberate shift into family law and became an owner and shareholder in two family law firms. There, I worked almost exclusively with high-conflict and emotionally charged cases. I saw firsthand how divorce litigation can overwhelm clients, strain children, and complicate decision-making when emotion overtakes strategy.

That experience reshaped how I practice.

Today, my role is often that of lead strategist and senior advisor—guiding clients through legally and emotionally complex divorces with clarity and intention. I am frequently brought in to help shape case direction, advise on strategy in high-conflict or high-asset matters, and partner closely with trial counsel to ensure the legal approach aligns with the client’s long-term goals.

I am a also certified mediator, parenting coordinator, decision-maker, and certified divorce coach. This combination allows me to understand not only the legal framework of divorce, but the emotional and psychological dynamics that can either derail a case—or move it forward productively.

At Evolved Law, representation is intentionally collaborative and strategic. I build teams around my clients that may include independent financial advisors, Certified Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFAs), therapists, coaches, and subject-matter experts. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that decisions are informed, defensible, and aligned with both the legal realities and the client’s lived experience.

If trial becomes necessary, clients are not navigating it alone. They are supported by a carefully assembled team of experienced trial attorneys, with strategy, preparation, and coordination handled thoughtfully and deliberately.

I created Evolved Law to offer a more evolved form of legal representation—one that blends legal strength with emotional intelligence, and strategy with discernment. My background as a trial attorney allows me to see the full landscape of risk and opportunity.

My work today is about helping clients make clear, empowered decisions in the midst of uncertainty.



My approach is shaped not only by professional experience, but by lived experience: high-conflict divorce litigation, cancer survival, remarriage, co-parenting, and multiple business divorces. I understand that divorce can feel overwhelming at every stage. My role is to help clients meet that moment with clarity, steadiness, and confidence in the path forward.

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