Sean M. Zayas

Associate

Sean M. Zayas

Associate

Sean M. Zayas

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Sean Zayas pairs sharp legal instincts with a practical, client-first mindset to guide clients through complex litigation using strategies rooted in decades of trial experience.

Sean Zayas is a dedicated advocate with a client-focused approach and a strong track record of achieving favorable results. His strategic litigation skills and practical trial experience enable him to align legal strategies with clients’ goals, ensuring well-informed and effective outcomes.

Sean has built an extensive career across diverse civil matters, with a focus on no-fault insurance law. He has over two decades of experience representing clients in first- and third-party auto claims, personal injury protection (PIP) litigation, and complex coverage disputes.

Using a collaborative approach, Sean works closely with clients to understand their perspectives and build practical case strategies. By fostering productive relationships with opposing counsel and maintaining civility in court, he guides contentious disputes toward favorable outcomes. His hands-on experience in trials informs his ability to advise clients on whether to pursue continued litigation or settle, balancing the potential benefits against the costs.

Outside the office, Sean plays the electric bass in his all-attorney band, The Common Scolds, which perform in events such as Lawlapalooza, Music on the Grand, and others. He loves spending quality time with family, friends, and his daughter, traveling, reading, biking, and learning about other cultures. He lives in South Lyon, Michigan, with his beloved partner from Bulgaria and three cats, Iggy, Marmalade, and Borislava.

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Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • State of Michigan
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Education

Michigan State University College of Law
Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1997

Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts Social Science, with honors, cum laude, 1993

Professional Groups

  • State Bar of Michigan
    • Insurance and Indemnity Law Sections
  • Michigan State University Honors College Alumni Association