Atty. Eric P. Hayes

Atty. Eric P. Hayes

Eric P. Hayes is a lawyer practicing life sciences & biotechnology, tax, estate planning and 2 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Eric P. Hayes at a glance

Eric P. Hayes is an Attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Goodwin Procter LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1980) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Tax Court (1985). Educated at Boston University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 1981) and Boston College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Eric P. Hayes is a lawyer practicing life sciences & biotechnology, tax, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • Eric received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Eric practices at Goodwin Procter LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Eric P. Hayes's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Eric P. Hayes is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Massachusetts →

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.

Eric P. Hayes is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

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

Eric P. Hayes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Eric P. Hayes is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric P. Hayes

Where is Eric P. Hayes's law office located?
Eric P. Hayes's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Goodwin Procter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric P. Hayes handle?
Eric P. Hayes focuses on trusts, estate planning, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Eric P. Hayes practiced law?
Eric P. Hayes has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Eric P. Hayes go to law school?
Eric P. Hayes earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Eric P. Hayes for a consultation?
You can contact Eric P. 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 Eric P. Hayes received?
Eric P. Hayes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. Taxation
Boston University School of Law
- 1981
B.A.
Boston College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1985

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