Shawn J. Zovod
About Shawn J. Zovod
Shawn J. Zovod is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Shawn J. Zovod is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Land Use and Zoning Law
Current Firm: Troutman Pepper Locke LP
Education: University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: San Francisco, CA
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