Atty. Steven E Hayes
Steven E Hayes is a lawyer practicing estate planning, successions, individual taxation and 1 other area of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from Pfeiffer College in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Metairie, LA · 42+ Years Experience
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About Steven E Hayes at a Glance
Steven E Hayes is a Member based in Metairie, Louisiana, practicing at Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray, Recile, Stakelum & Hayes, LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on estate planning and tax. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1984), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1984). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1984) and Pfeiffer College (B.A. Tulane, 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven E Hayes
- Steven E Hayes is a lawyer practicing estate planning, successions, individual taxation and 1 other area of law
- Steven received a B.A. degree from Pfeiffer College in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Steven practices at Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray, Recile, Stakelum & Hayes, LLP in Metairie, LA
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Steven E Hayes's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven E Hayes handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Metairie.
Estate Planning & Probate in Metairie
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Tax Law in Metairie
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Steven E Hayes is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Metairie
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Metairie are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Metairie Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Metairie-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Metairie Choose Steven E Hayes
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Steven E Hayes's practice in the field of estate planning and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steven E Hayes brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Louisiana, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Steven E Hayes can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning and tax, Steven E Hayes can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Metairie
A Metairie-based practice means Steven E Hayes attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Steven E Hayes Handles in Metairie
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