Atty. Hayes Edwards

Atty. Hayes Edwards

Hayes Edwards is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Real Estate. Hayes, who practices law in Bethesda, Maryland, has been recognized since 2021.

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Profile Summary

About Hayes Edwards at a glance

Hayes Edwards is a employment, business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Bethesda, Maryland, practicing at Lerch, Early & Brewer Chartered. Educated at George Mason University (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Hayes Edwards is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Real Estate
  • Hayes, who practices law in Bethesda, Maryland, has been recognized since 2021
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hayes is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Hayes Edwards's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Hayes Edwards is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Hayes Edwards is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

Real Estate Law

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

Hayes Edwards is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maryland →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Hayes Edwards is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

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

Hayes Edwards is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Hayes Edwards

Where is Hayes Edwards's law office located?
Hayes Edwards's law practice is located in Bethesda, Maryland. The firm is Lerch, Early & Brewer Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Hayes Edwards handle?
Hayes Edwards focuses on employment, business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
Where did Hayes Edwards go to law school?
Hayes Edwards earned their education at (J.D., 2012).
How can I contact Hayes Edwards for a consultation?
You can contact Hayes Edwards 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 Hayes Edwards received?
Hayes Edwards's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate.

Education

J.D.
George Mason University
- 2012

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026

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