Joni Zavolta
About Joni Zavolta
Joni Zavolta is a lawyer based in North Charleston, SC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Joni Zavolta is recognized in the following practice area:
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Miller, Dawson, Sigal & Ward Injury Attorneys
Education: Charleston School of Law, J.D., graduated 2021
Location: North Charleston, SC
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