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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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Arloa | August 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

She gets the job done.

I had an incident occur and sought out Carole Hayes to assist me. She listened and immediately went to work on the solution needed. I was confident immediately that she would resolve in short order. She did not disappoint me, I can honestly and without hesitation recommend highly Carole Ha...yes as the best Workers Compensation attorney to get the job done.

Posted by Jacqueline | July 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Best Attorney

Carole Hayes was wonderful, her knowledge and wisdom of my case was outstanding. She was so patient, kind and caring. Her being passionate about her job makes her passionate about others, and she is a Beast at what she does. I would definitely recommend her! Love her!

Posted by Crawford | March 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Expert care

Carol and her team went above and beyond for my mother after her auto accident. Their resources and expertise allowed her to recover and get healthy without the stress of the insurance companies. They are the best at what they do. Very appreciative.

Posted by Aaron | October 13, 2021 | Workers Compensation

Great People

The Hayes law firm was very helpful and nice. They took the time needed to hear me out. They also went above and beyond to find me the help needed. I have a workman's comp issue that happened in another state and although they can't take it , they took the time to help me find someone who could. I w...ould recommend them to anyone in need of help.

Posted by Keshia | May 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

One Great Law Firm

Carole Hayes and The Hayes Law Firm recently represented my Workers Compensation Case. The entire team did an amazing job from beginning to end on my behalf. I truly recommend Hayes Law Firm to anyone seeking a consultation or for hire of this terrific team. Thanks Carole and the Staff of Hayes Law F...irm for a knockout win!

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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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Thomas Gagne

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Lola Richey

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Alton Martin

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Monty Desai

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Scott Anderson

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Paul Hammack

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Richard Davis

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Stephen Samuels

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Michael Farry

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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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