Shaun Lendis Hayes

Mr Hayes knew my first attorney had backed out a week before my court date having a conflict of interest. Mr Hayes explained one verbal agreement while pointing to a paper with a completely different agreement circled which I signed quickly because by the time of my consultation, my deadline was som...ething within 24 hours away. I told him that if for any reason whatsoever he thought he may not be able to complete my divorce would he please not take my case. Mr. Hayes did an excellent job representing me with my first deadline maybe even my 2nd. I then received a letter stating that I needed to meet with him immediately. I scheduled and attended an appointment with Mr Hayes who informed me that he was closing his office and would be keeping my $1,500 according to the circled agreement, (which contradicted his verbal agreement). This would leave me no money to retain a 3rd attorney. When I explained this to Mr Hayes, he did not show nor state any concern. I then began to explain that if you listen to the recording of our consultation- He then cut me off, raising his voice to me, questioning, "You recorded our conversation? !" When I explained that I felt I had to protect myself due to the handling of my case by my first attorney and bad consultations with 2 other attorneys, he began telling me I had committed a federal offense by recording that conversation. It wasn't until I asked him later in an email, why NC state law specifically states that if one party (That would be me) was aware of a recording of their conversation with another, the recording was not unlawful. (I'm rewording this from memory but still have all my evidence). After that, I was called into his office again being told by his absolutely excellent office workers that my check was being refunded to me because Mr Hayes had a talk with them and they realized what a hard time I was having so he had decided to refund my money. I truly appreciate all the unmatched assistance I received from his office workers whom I watched carry out all the necessary requirements of my representation during the time I was represented by that office and even told one office worker that she should become an attorney herself. I have seen few paralegals or attorneys match the work and commitment of that woman in his office.

I have retained Shaun for several legal services in the last couple of years, including alienation of affection, criminal conversation, divorce and property issues. He and his assistants are always professional, efficient and eager to help their clients. He can handle the stress of the court room whe...n other lawyers and their clients get agitated and emotional. He knows the law and serves his clients well. I would highly recommend him.

I highly recommend Shaun Hayes to anyone who is going through a divorce or for any legal service. Shaun has proved to be a strong and fierce advocate for me in court. He has never been intimidated in the courtroom and has always been well prepared. Shaun is always very professional and very knowledge...able. If I have questions or don't understand some of the attorney language he takes the time to explain what is being said. Honestly, I don't think that I could get through this without him. His strength and commitment for me has given me the strength not to fall apart during this very difficult time. Shaun makes you feel at ease, and is easy to talk to. Shaun gives you 100%. I am very pleased with the work he has done for me so far on my separation, custody, child support, and divorce case. He has done and continues to do an excellent job representing me and my children. I have recommended Shaun to Family and Friends and will continue to do so.

Hayes Law Firm did a great job on my custody case in separation from my spouse. He and his staff kept me informed at all times and answered every question I had. It was clear during my case that Mr. Hayes had developed strong relationships with the court and that there was a good working relationsh...ip that existed. For the price, he was certainly the best option. I felt like I got a lot for what I paid for.

I was separated from my husband who had been abusive. I consulted with Mr. Hayes and informed him of the abuse at the initial consultation for a divorce. I felt like he understood my situation and I hired him. I did not know that I could have filed a DV Restraining order against my estranged husband ...at the time. I knew very little about the law which is why I needed an attorney in the first place. What ended up happening was my ex took out DV papers on me for simply returning his phone calls over some property that we had in storage. My Ex lied to take the DV papers out on me and convinced his mistress to do the same. I had to spend an addition thousand dollars to hire a civil attorney to defend me in this civil matter after enduring weeks of Process servers disturbing my household and what little peace I had found after already leaving an abusive situation. I feel like I was abused twice. I needed help and I didn't get it. My ex was the only person that had ever had a police report for DV filed against him during the duration of our marriage. Generally, people do not understand how easy it is for an abuser to use the law to continue their abuse against a spouse. If my Lawyer had filed these papers on my behalf to start with, I would not have had to present photos of my bruises and phone records ( where he had been harassing me over months) in a civil court. In fact, there would not have been a civil case to start with. I am very disappointed and made this known to Mr. Haye's office.