Atty. James A Hayes
James A Hayes is a lawyer practicing government relations, election campaign and political law, admiralty & maritime and 5 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 55 years.
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James A Hayes is a bankruptcy, civil rights, elder law, government, and maritime attorney based in Lafayette, Louisiana. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1971). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1971). Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James A Hayes is a lawyer practicing government relations, election campaign and political law, admiralty & maritime and 5 other areas of law
- James has been licensed for 55 years
- James practices in Lafayette, LA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A Hayes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James A Hayes is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
James A Hayes is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Louisiana →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
James A Hayes is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Louisiana →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James A Hayes is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Louisiana →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
James A Hayes is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →
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 Lafayette 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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