Atty. Matthew Bryan Hayes

Atty. Matthew Bryan Hayes

Matthew Bryan Hayes is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, class action and 1 other area of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Bryan Hayes at a glance

Matthew Bryan Hayes is a employment, ip, class action, and litigation attorney based in Santa Monica, California. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in California (2002) and Washington (2026). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of Virginia (B.A. Phi, 1998). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Bryan Hayes is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, class action and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Matthew practices in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Bryan Hayes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Bryan 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.

Matthew Bryan Hayes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Matthew Bryan Hayes is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Class Action

Matthew Bryan Hayes is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Matthew Bryan Hayes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Bryan Hayes

Where is Matthew Bryan Hayes's law office located?
Matthew Bryan Hayes's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Bryan Hayes handle?
Matthew Bryan Hayes focuses on employment, ip, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Bryan Hayes practiced law?
Matthew Bryan Hayes has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Matthew Bryan Hayes go to law school?
Matthew Bryan Hayes earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. Phi, 1998).
How can I contact Matthew Bryan Hayes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law
- 2001
B.A. Phi
University of Virginia
- 1998

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2002
Washington
Admitted: 2026

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