Atty. Michael Joseph Hayes

Atty. Michael Joseph Hayes

Michael Joseph Hayes is a lawyer practicing appeals, commercial, general practice. Michael has been licensed for 52 years.

Chicago Chicago 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About Michael Joseph Hayes at a glance

Michael Joseph Hayes is a business and appellate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1974). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Michael Joseph Hayes is a lawyer practicing appeals, commercial, general practice
  • Michael has been licensed for 52 years
  • Michael practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph Hayes's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Michael Joseph Hayes is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Chicago 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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Where is Michael Joseph Hayes's law office located?
Michael Joseph Hayes's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joseph Hayes handle?
Michael Joseph Hayes focuses on business, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Joseph Hayes practiced law?
Michael Joseph Hayes has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1974

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