Carole Jean Hayes

Carole Jean Hayes

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 35 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Greenville, SC
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Car Accidents, Personal Injury

870 Cleveland St, Ste 2 D, Greenville, SC

About Carole

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 85%

My Firm handles these on the job injuries regardless of whether they have been denied or accepted, need to be heard in front of a Commissioner or appealed and many other situations. We can handle your claim regardless of its' posture.

85%
Car Accident 10%

I have personally handled many jury trials and am very capable of handling car accident claims in addition to motorcycle claims. If we are unable to secure a fair amount of compensation for you, we will demand a jury trial on your behalf.

10%
Personal Injury 5%

My Firm handles any kind of case where an individual has been injured through the fault of another individual. This includes cases against individuals who own dogs that have bitten someone to homeowners claims where an individual has been injured on the homeowner's premises.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 35 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1990

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Hayes Law Firm Upstate Attorneys, LLC

870 Cleveland St, Ste 2 D, Greenville, SC, 29601-4428

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Carole Jean Hayes's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Posted by James | August 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Thanks a million

I will never go anyplace else for a workers compensation lawyer. She was fantastic in court and was excellent in keeping me well informed.

Posted by Terry | July 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

One of the Best Lawyers in the Upstate

Carole Hayes represented me in a Accident case. I've never had someone to work as hard to resolve a case as she did. She kept me up to date on everything that was going on , from beginning to the end. 5 Stars would not be enough to really show how very much I appreciated all her hard work. In the end..., I was more than pleased with the outcome of my case.

Carole Hayes

Replied last July 02, 2020

Thank you Terry. You are not only a client, you are a friend! Thank you for the kind words.

Posted by Melissa | December 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fast Divorce Proceedings

I had a simple divorce that had no need to be complicated at all - open and shut situation - and my only fear with finding a lawyer was that I'd find one who wanted to make a bigger deal (and thus make a bigger paycheck) and due to how much I work, I couldn't afford to spend the time on someone like ...that. Right off the bat, Linda (Carole?) took 15 minutes to ask me a few questions, tell me what she needed me to do, and explained what she would do in return. Correspondence was quick, the proceedings were simple, clear-cut and stress-free. She's to-the-point, clear and concise, and I felt she required a fair compensation for her time. All in all, I told her what I needed, she told me her fee, and now my divorce has been finalized as planned. She seemed to understand I'm a high-stress person and worked accordingly with me. I found Ms. Hayes to be professional and courteous. I am actively recommending her to others thanks to her professional, no-nonsense atmosphere, organizational skill and adequacy.

Posted by Adam | June 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Thank you Carole

When I hired Carole for my workmanship comp. case, I had no idea what I was doing. Being as this is hopefully my ONLY w/c case I'll ever go through! She put my anxiety to rest and made sense out of what was for me, a very confusing process. She worked hard on my case and it all turned out for the bes...t.

Carole Hayes

Replied last June 05, 2017

Thank you Adam! We got through the process together, with small, successful steps!!

Posted by Tonya D | June 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Compassionation,Quality and Professional

I was looking for a lawyer... And i got the best one ... Thank you God for Mrs. Carole Hayes. I hired. Carole Hayes to represent me in a workman comp case. The moment i meet her i knew she would fight hard , get the job done and get me what i needed. She has went way beyond being just a lawyer. Mrs ...Carole Hayes is what every Lawyer needs to be.She really cares about you, your health and working hard to get the compensation you need. Carol has been upfront, honest and conforting with me and letting me know along the the way what was next..even now she has won my case Carol still goes the extra mile to say i can call her and if she cant help she will point me in the right direction. Thank you Carol Hayes for being an awesome loving person, a great lawyer and a wonderfully now friend. Keep Being Great.

Carole Hayes

Replied last June 05, 2017

Thank you Tonya for the very kind words. I will always be here should you ever need anything.

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Carole Jean Hayes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Monty Desai

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. she is a great individual and an exceptional attorney."

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James Segura

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great lawyer who is very knowledge in the areas of worker's compensation."

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Paul Hammack

Personal injury lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carole is a strong personal injury lawyer who is always ethical and has the best interests of her clients at heart. I recommend her for personal injury cases."

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Carole Dennison

Workers compensation lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse Carole Hayes. She is a staunch advocate for the injured worker. She goes the extra mile to achieve a favorable result for her clients. She is certainly not afraid to face down an aggressive insurance defense attorney."

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Scott Anderson

Workers compensation lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am a fan of Carole Hayes. She is knowledgeable about the law and experienced and passionate about representing her client's interests. She is a well respected member of the bar and an excellent attorney. We have worked together on different matters for 25 years, and I highly recommend her."

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Alton Martin

Workers compensation lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Carole for many years. She is always professional and a pleasure to work with. She has a great deal of experience handling workers' compensation claims."

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Thomas Gagne

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I would not hesitate to recommend Carole Hayes' services as a personal injury attorney. She is experienced, aggressive, diplomatic and learned in her field."

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Jeffrey Ezell

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known her for over 20 years and she is one of the best lawyers in town. She is professional, thorough, and very intelligent. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking an attorney."

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Michael Farry

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Carol is a very intelligent, aggressive, and compassionate attorney that works tirelessly to make sure her client gets everything they are entitled to under the law. She never puts her interest before her clients."

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William Jordan

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Carole is a fantastic and highly experienced attorney. She fights extremely hard for her clients and knows their legal rights inside and out. I give her my highest recommendation."

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Richard Davis

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carole is an outstanding advocate for injured workers. I have observed her work . She is an aggressive, skilled and compassionate lawyer. I recommend her without reservation."

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Donald Pilzer

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. You can trust Carole to be knowledgeable, caring, and well prepared."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1987

Graduated "With Distinction", George Mason University

1987

Alpha Chi, George Mason University

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Attorney, Hayes Law Firm

1989 - 1989

Law Clerk to Chancellor Judge Lewis, Shelby County General Sessions Court

Associations

2016 - Present

Federal Bar Association

2005 - Present

Martindale-Hubbell

BV

1997 - Present

Injured Workers' Advocates

1990 - Present

South Carolina Bar Association

1990 - Present

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Workers Compensation Settlement

Confidential Settlement

Tractor Trailer Accident

$500,000.00

Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Awards

$240,000.00 with life time medical benefits

Automobile Accident Settlement/Social Security Award

$600,000.00

Workers' Compensation Award/Social Security Disability Award

$201,000.00 with life time medical treatment

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Education

1990

Memphis State University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

George Mason University

Sociology

Languages

English

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