Atty. Edward Thomas Hayes

Atty. Edward Thomas Hayes

Edward Thomas Hayes is a lawyer practicing international trade & business, corporate & business transactions, casualty and 4 other areas of law. Edward received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Edward Thomas Hayes at a glance

Edward Thomas Hayes is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Leake & Andersson, L.L.P.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, ip, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1998) and District of Columbia (2004). Educated at Loyola University Law School (J.D., 1998) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •Louisiana State Bar Association •District of Columbia Bar Association •Federal Bar Association •Customs & International Trade Bar Association •American Society of International Law •Co-Chair-Southeast Region. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Edward Thomas Hayes is a lawyer practicing international trade & business, corporate & business transactions, casualty and 4 other areas of law
  • Edward received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Edward practices at Leake & Andersson, L.L.P. in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Edward Thomas Hayes's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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

Edward Thomas Hayes is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Louisiana →

Product Liability

Edward Thomas Hayes is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Edward Thomas Hayes

Where is Edward Thomas Hayes's law office located?
Edward Thomas Hayes's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Leake & Andersson, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward Thomas Hayes handle?
Edward Thomas Hayes focuses on business, ip, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Edward Thomas Hayes practiced law?
Edward Thomas Hayes has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Edward Thomas Hayes go to law school?
Edward Thomas Hayes earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Edward Thomas Hayes for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Edward Thomas Hayes received?
Edward Thomas Hayes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University Law School
- 1998
B.A.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1994

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1998
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2004

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