Atty. Gregory William Hayes

Atty. Gregory William Hayes

Gregory William Hayes is a lawyer practicing emerging growth and venture capital, mergers & acquisitions, corporate and 4 other areas of law. Gregory received a B.S. degree from Northern Michigan University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Gregory William Hayes at a glance

Gregory William Hayes is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1996) and Northern Michigan University (B.S., 1993). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gregory William Hayes is a lawyer practicing emerging growth and venture capital, mergers & acquisitions, corporate and 4 other areas of law
  • Gregory received a B.S. degree from Northern Michigan University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Gregory practices at DLA Piper LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Gregory William Hayes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gregory William 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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Real Estate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gregory William Hayes

Where is Gregory William Hayes's law office located?
Gregory William Hayes's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is DLA Piper LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gregory William Hayes handle?
Gregory William Hayes focuses on business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Gregory William Hayes practiced law?
Gregory William Hayes has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Gregory William Hayes go to law school?
Gregory William Hayes earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1993).
How can I contact Gregory William Hayes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1996
B.S.
Northern Michigan University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996

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