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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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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- 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
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Craig Hayes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →
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 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 →
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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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