Michael Zavier attended Michigan State University, attending the Eli Broad School of Business with a major in General Business Administration. He earned his J.D. at the Wayne State University Law School in 2012. While in law school he served as member of the governing council for State Bar of Michigan, Student Section. He was also a Governor of the Student Board of Governors for 3 years.

Mr. Zavier gained extensive experience as a sole practitioner in Detroit, before joining Paskel, Tashman & Walker, P.C. Prior to graduation, Mr. Zavier was a law clerk for multiple attorneys, including Joel Sklar, Noah Hurwitz, and Denise Alter, gaining experience and knowledge on first and third party auto claims, premises and general liability matters, personal injuries, civil rights and police misconduct, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and family law. He also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Richard B. Halloran, of the Wayne County Circuit bench.

Prior to attending law school, Mr. Zavier worked as Legislative Aide in the Michigan State Senate for Senator Dennis Olshove. He gained valuable experience participating throughout the full legislative process, as well expanding his respect and attaining a passionate view on community from controlling, planning, and directing all constituent cases.

Mr. Zavier was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in November 2012, and is licensed to practice in Michigan State and Federal Courts.