Atty. Cody Hayward

Atty. Cody Hayward

Attorney Cody A. Hayward is an Associate with Willis Law practicing in civil litigation, construction litigation, corporate law, real estate law, estate and trust litigation, and asset protection planning.

Kalamazoo Kalamazoo 5 yrs experience 5 year
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Profile Summary

About Cody Hayward at a glance

Cody Hayward is an Associate based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, practicing at Willis Law. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2021). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D. magna cum laude (—) and Grand Valley State University B.S. Political Science (—). Serands clients in Kalamazoo, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Attorney Cody A. Hayward is an Associate with Willis Law practicing in civil litigation, construction litigation, corporate law, real estate law, estate and trust litigation, and asset protection planning
  • Cody graduated magna cum laude with a J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • While at Cooley Law, Cody competed in moot court competitions, served as vice president of the West Michigan Student Bar Association, served as a teaching assistant for Contracts and Federal Income Taxation, was an associate editor for the Homeland and National Security Law Review, and received Cooley’s award for earning the highest grade in Advocacy, Civil Procedure II, Constitutional Law II, and Property II
  • Prior to attending Cooley Law, Cody attended Grand Valley State University where he earned a B.S. in Political Science
  • Cody is a member of the Michigan Bar and the Kalamazoo County Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Cody Hayward's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Personal Injury

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kalamazoo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cody Hayward

Where is Cody Hayward's law office located?
Cody Hayward's law practice is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The firm is Willis Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cody Hayward handle?
Cody Hayward focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Cody Hayward practiced law?
Cody Hayward has 5+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2021.
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Education

Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D. magna cum laude
- In Progress
Grand Valley State University B.S. Political Science
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2021

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