Atty. John Patrick Hays

Atty. John Patrick Hays

John Patrick Hays is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law, land use and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1978, and has been licensed for 39 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Patrick Hays at a glance

John Patrick Hays is a Shareholder based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, practforg at Hays & Friedman, P.A.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1987), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1987), and New Mexico (1990). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1987) and Amherst College (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • John Patrick Hays is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law, land use and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1978, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices at Hays & Friedman, P.A. in Santa Fe, NM

Practice Areas Explained

John Patrick Hays's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Patrick Hays handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Patrick Hays is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Mexico →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Patrick Hays is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Mexico →

Land Use & Zoning

John Patrick Hays is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New Mexico →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Patrick Hays is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Mexico →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

Practforg law in New Mexico. Legal matters in New Mexico are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Fe are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Mexico state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Mexico brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Mexico courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Patrick Hays

Where is John Patrick Hays's law office located?
John Patrick Hays's law practice is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The firm is Hays & Friedman, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Patrick Hays handle?
John Patrick Hays focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has John Patrick Hays practiced law?
John Patrick Hays has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Patrick Hays go to law school?
John Patrick Hays earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact John Patrick Hays for a consultation?
You can contact John Patrick Hays directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Patrick Hays received?
John Patrick Hays's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1987
B.A.
Amherst College
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1987
New Mexico
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1990

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