About Andrew B. Zavaleta

Andrew Zavaleta draws on a background of corporate experience and legal scholarship to counsel clients on commercial real estate investment and finance transactions.

Balancing legal knowledge, business acumen and social responsibility

Andrew's corporate experience, first as an associate at North Carolina's largest health insurer and later as a Leadership Fellow at a Fortune 50 company, allows him to understand the broader business implications of legal decisions.

During law school, Andrew served for two years as an editor of the North Carolina Central Law Review. Starting as a staff editor and ascending to the role of publications editor on the executive board, he played a pivotal role in shaping the publication's content and ensuring the highest editorial standards.

Outside of work, Andrew is a committed volunteer and Eagle Scout with a wide range of experience, including serving as a federal prison visitation volunteer, where he developed exceptional listening skills and a heightened ability to empathize and communicate effectively. Andrew's commitment to community service also extended to Flint, Michigan, where he volunteered as a water distributor during the infamous Flint water crisis, deepening his capacity to engage with communities in times of need.

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Education
  • North Carolina Central University School of Law, JD, summa cum laude
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA
Bar Admissions
  • North Carolina
Community Involvements
  • Leadership Council on Legal Diversity