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.

For a family law situation you should never consider this attorney. I guess you don't have to worry about it because he is not practicing anymore, which is a good thing. After a year and a half of waiting for a TPR for a child he informed us he would not be practicing law anymore. When we took it ...to another attorney the new attorney then told us that after 3 dismissals I can no longer file for a TPR any longer. Very moody, most conversation was with the secretary, very frustrating!!! Never go with the cheapest attorney - you get what you pay for.

Shaun Hayes seems to be a little moody, at first I thought he was a great lawyer but as soon as the plantiff gave a little fight to the case he crumbled and gave in to the point that I felt like he was working for my opponet in the court room. I am looking for an attorney who doesn't throw in the tow...el so quickly.