Atty. Thomas C. Hays

Atty. Thomas C. Hays

Mr. Thomas C.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas C. Hays at a glance

Thomas C. Hays is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Lewis Wagner, LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, construction, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1977), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1977), Indiana (1979), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (1979). Educated at Woodrow Wilson College of Law, Atlanta, Georgia (J.D., 1977) and Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Thomas C. Hays is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, catastrophic injury defense, construction litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Thomas practices at Lewis Wagner, LLP in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas C. Hays's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

Thomas C. Hays is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Indiana →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Thomas C. Hays is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Indiana →

Construction Law

Thomas C. Hays is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Indiana →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Thomas C. Hays is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Indiana →

Product Liability

Thomas C. Hays is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas C. Hays

Where is Thomas C. Hays's law office located?
Thomas C. Hays's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Lewis Wagner, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas C. Hays handle?
Thomas C. Hays focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, construction, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Thomas C. Hays practiced law?
Thomas C. Hays has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Thomas C. Hays go to law school?
Thomas C. Hays earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Thomas C. Hays for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas C. Hays 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.
What awards or recognition has Thomas C. Hays received?
Thomas C. Hays's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Woodrow Wilson College of Law, Atlanta, Georgia
- 1977
B.A.
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Admitted: 1977
Indiana
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1979

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