Atty. John Patrick Hayes

Atty. John Patrick Hayes

John Patrick Hayes is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction defect, employment law and 4 other areas of law. John received a M.A. degree from California State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Seattle Seattle 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About John Patrick Hayes at a glance

John Patrick Hayes is a Shareholder based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, construction, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Washington (1991) and Oregon (2006). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and California State University (M.A. College, 1975). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Patrick Hayes is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction defect, employment law and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a M.A. degree from California State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices at Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S. in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

John Patrick Hayes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Patrick Hayes 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.

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Construction Law

John Patrick Hayes is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Washington →

Product Liability

John Patrick Hayes is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

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

John Patrick Hayes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Patrick Hayes

Where is John Patrick Hayes's law office located?
John Patrick Hayes's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Patrick Hayes handle?
John Patrick Hayes focuses on employment, construction, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has John Patrick Hayes practiced law?
John Patrick Hayes has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Patrick Hayes go to law school?
John Patrick Hayes earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (M.A. College, 1975).
How can I contact John Patrick Hayes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Seattle University School of Law
- 1991
M.A. College
California State University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1991
Oregon
Admitted: 2006

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