Mark Lowell Hayes

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Mark Lowell Hayes

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 17 years

Appeals Lawyer at Durham, NC
Practice Areas: Appeals

732 Ninth St., #571, Durham, NC

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About Mark

Biography

Affordable representation at every level, including to the U.S. Supreme Court.

State-wide practice. Substantive areas range from criminal matters to business disputes.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Appeals 100%

Exclusive appeals practice. Mark L. Hayes represents appellants and appellees throughout North Carolina, since appeals are handled centrally in Raleigh (for State appeals) and Richmond (for Federal appeals).

15 years | 300 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 225-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 17 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Mark Hayes

732 Ninth St., #571, Durham, NC, 27705

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Mark Lowell Hayes's Reviews

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10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Samuel | April 10, 2020 | Litigation

Mr. Hayes handled my case properly and it was overturned.

Mr. Hayes was very professional from day one. He contacted me through letters every few months. He responded to me when I would ask questions he kept me up to date on every detail of my case and even sent copies of the briefs for me to go over. At the end of the day he gave his all and my case was ov...erturned im thankful.

Mark Hayes

Replied last April 01, 2024

While our practice and shifted to include more civil cases in recent years, we still have a substantial practice in criminal appeals like this one. We were glad to win some relief for you!

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Hardworking, Upright, Won Against Evil

Mark Hayes had been among a couple potential appeal lawyers recommended to me by another lawyer. The other potential had decades of experience for a fancy price, while Mark Hayes was approaching his first decade of practice for a much more affordable fee. More notable was Mr. Hayes moral and uprigh...t character. I believed these qualities would bring us favor and the best outcome, and that hiring a big pricey army wasn't needed when I knew our position would be right and just. In the end, this proved to be true with Mr. Hayes argument winning the court panel unanimously, with all three judges agreeing with his position against a highly ranked corporate legal team. Mr. Hayes is hardworking, and comfortable to work with. He took time to listen to the extra details about my case, and made me feel like he cared. Recommend!

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Joseph Hjelt

Appeals lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mark is an excellent appellate lawyer and I am happy to recommend him to anyone in need of advice, assistance, hand-holding, etc. in the area of appellate law. Mark's help and work on a recent appeal was instrumental in maximizing the chances of the positive outcome we eventually obtained for our case and my client. Bottom line: Mark is a joy to collaborate with and an appellate law whiz."

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Adam Gottsegen

Appeals lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the opportunity to work with Mark on a case for a mutual client. Mark was extremely thorough and knowledgeable about the appellate process. Mark reviewed the case with a fresh perspective and brought new insight that was extremely helpful. I would definitely recommend Mark for any appellate issues."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2022

15th Anniversary, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

10th Anniversary, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Honors graduate, University of North Carolina School of Law

2007

“Best Overall” Gressman-Pollit Advocate Award, University of North Carolina School of Law

1998

Magna Cum Laude graduate, Vanderbilt University

Work Experience

2012 - 2018

Professor (Summer Terms, 2012 & 2018, Adjunct), University Of North Carolina School Of Law

2011 - 2018

Owner, Law Office of Mark Hayes

2008 - 2010

Clerk to Chief Justice Sarah Parker, N.C. Supreme Court

2008 - 2010

Instructor, University Of North Carolina School Of Law

Associations

2012 - Present

Durham County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

North Carolina Court of Appeals: Dalton v. Dalton (2018)

Order which required client to pay over $70,000 to his former spouse was vacated.

Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals: Woods v. City of Greensboro (2017)

Client's case, which had been dismissed, was reinstated.

U.S. Supreme Court: Grady v. United States (2015)

State's monitoring program was made subject to constitutional review.

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Education

2008

University of North Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Auburn University

M.Ed.

1998

Vanderbilt University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

DCWA Meeting

Grady v. North Carolina: A U.S. Supreme Court Case Study

Publications

2017

The Advocate Three Easy Steps To Starting An Appeal The Right Way

2015

Carolina Law Alumni Receive Unanimous Decision From Supreme Court In GPS Tracking Case

2013

North Carolina Lawyer Pro Bono, Internship Work Well Together

Languages

English

Activity

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