Atty. William Matthew Hays

Atty. William Matthew Hays

William Matthew Hays is a lawyer practicing business, personal injury, civil trials and appeals and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Moline Moline 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About William Matthew Hays at a glance

William Matthew Hays is a Partner based in Moline, Illinois, practicing at Katz Nowinski P.C.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007) and Iowa (2009). Educated at Southern Illinois University College of Law (J.D., 2007) and Augustana College (B.A. Southern, 2001). Serands clients in Moline, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Matthew Hays is a lawyer practicing business, personal injury, civil trials and appeals and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • William practices at Katz Nowinski P.C. in Moline, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Matthew Hays's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Personal Injury

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Family Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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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 Moline 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 William Matthew Hays

Where is William Matthew Hays's law office located?
William Matthew Hays's law practice is located in Moline, Illinois. The firm is Katz Nowinski P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Matthew Hays handle?
William Matthew Hays focuses on contracts, personal injury, family law, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Matthew Hays practiced law?
William Matthew Hays has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did William Matthew Hays go to law school?
William Matthew Hays earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A. Southern, 2001).
How can I contact William Matthew Hays for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University College of Law
- 2007
B.A. Southern
Augustana College
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2007
Iowa
Admitted: 2009

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