Atty. John Michael Hayes

Atty. John Michael Hayes

John Michael Hayes is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, probate law, wills and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Stonehill College, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Canton Canton 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About John Michael Hayes at a glance

John Michael Hayes is a wills, divorce, probate, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Canton, Massachusetts. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1980). Educated at New England School of Law J.D. (—) and Stonehill College B.A. (—). Serands clients in Canton, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Michael Hayes is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, probate law, wills and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Stonehill College, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices in Canton, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Hayes's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

John Michael Hayes is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Massachusetts →

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

John Michael Hayes is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Massachusetts →

Probate

John Michael Hayes is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Michael Hayes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

John Michael Hayes is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 Canton 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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Where is John Michael Hayes's law office located?
John Michael Hayes's law practice is located in Canton, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Hayes handle?
John Michael Hayes focuses on wills, divorce, probate, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John Michael Hayes practiced law?
John Michael Hayes has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
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Education

New England School of Law J.D.
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Stonehill College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1980

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