About Tia M. Zavaras

Moving Forward

In 2010, I was an associate attorney at a firm where my caseload was extraordinarily intense, and I often worked long hours and weekends. We were part of a small niche of attorneys who litigated high-stakes residential construction defect cases, and for me, it took its toll. I struggled to find balance with three young sons, a husband and a career. I particularly struggled to manage my stress and anxiety. It affected my relationships and my ability to take care of myself until a breast cancer …