JANEL SAVAYA

Born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Janel Savaya is a seasoned litigation professional with over a decade of experience in complex civil litigation, Michigan No-Fault and bodily injury matters, criminal and traffic law, and corporate transactional work. She earned her Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies from Oakland Community College in 2011 and began her legal career shortly thereafter, quickly distinguishing herself for her precision, organization, and leadership.

Janel joined Seva Law Firm in July 2016 and currently serves as the firm’s Litigation Manager. In this role, she oversees a full litigation docket while managing firm-wide calendaring and case flow, resolving the majority of contested motions, coordinating trial preparation, and handling all appellate matters, including transcript review and appellate court filings. She also leads and trains the firm’s litigation paralegals, developing systems and standards that ensure procedural accuracy and operational efficiency across the department.

Fluent in Chaldean, Janel is able to effectively communicate with and support members of the Chaldean community. She is also a commissioned Notary Public for the State of Michigan. Janel remains actively involved in Michigan’s legal community, having served as Vice Chair (2022) and Chair (2023) of the Oakland County Bar Association Paralegal Committee. She is a leader within the Michigan Association for Justice Paralegal Section and serves on the Advisory Board for the Macomb Community College Paralegal Program.