Atty. Merrick C. Hayes

Atty. Merrick C. Hayes

Merrick C. Hayes is a lawyer practicing real estate, tax, corporate law and 2 other areas of law.

Bloomington Bloomington 66 yrs experience 66 year
Call (309) 590-5339 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Merrick C. Hayes at a glance

Merrick C. Hayes is a probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax attorney based in Bloomington, Illinois. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1960). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1960) and Drake University (B.S., 1959). Serands clients in Bloomington, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Merrick C. Hayes is a lawyer practicing real estate, tax, corporate law and 2 other areas of law
  • Merrick received a B.S. degree from Drake University in 1959, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • Merrick practices in Bloomington, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Merrick C. Hayes's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Merrick C. Hayes is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Merrick C. Hayes is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Merrick C. Hayes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

Merrick C. Hayes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Merrick C. Hayes is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Merrick C. Hayes

Where is Merrick C. Hayes's law office located?
Merrick C. Hayes's law practice is located in Bloomington, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Merrick C. Hayes handle?
Merrick C. Hayes focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Merrick C. Hayes practiced law?
Merrick C. Hayes has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did Merrick C. Hayes go to law school?
Merrick C. Hayes earned their education at (J.D., 1960); (B.S., 1959).
How can I contact Merrick C. Hayes for a consultation?
You can contact Merrick C. Hayes 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.

Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1960
B.S.
Drake University
- 1959

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1960

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