Atty. Craig Hayes

Atty. Craig Hayes

Craig Hayes is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, intellectual property law, entertainment & sports law. Craig received a B.A. degree from Wofford College in 1968, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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Profile Summary

About Craig Hayes at a glance

Craig Hayes is a Partner based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Shackelford, Zumwalt & Hayes, LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1979). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1978) and Wofford College (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Entertainment and Sports Law Section, TBA Members. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Craig Hayes is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, intellectual property law, entertainment & sports law
  • Craig received a B.A. degree from Wofford College in 1968, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Craig practices at Shackelford, Zumwalt & Hayes, LLP in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Craig Hayes's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Craig Hayes is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Tennessee →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Craig Hayes is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Craig Hayes

Where is Craig Hayes's law office located?
Craig Hayes's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Shackelford, Zumwalt & Hayes, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Craig Hayes handle?
Craig Hayes focuses on real estate, ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Craig Hayes practiced law?
Craig Hayes has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Craig Hayes go to law school?
Craig Hayes earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Craig Hayes for a consultation?
You can contact Craig Hayes 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 Craig Hayes received?
Craig Hayes's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1978
B.A.
Wofford College
- 1968

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1979

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