Carole Jean Hayes
About Carole
Biography
Hayes Law Firm Upstate Attorneys, LLC is concerned about QUALITY not QUANTITY. We provide experienced and aggressive legal representation for people who have been injured. We are a small Law Firm that truly cares about individuals who have been hurt through no fault of their own. Call Carole at for a free consultation.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-33%
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Licensed in South Carolina for 35 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1990
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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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38 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Recommendation
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...
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 Guy | March 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
An amazing attorney
My name is Guy. Carole Hayes represented me in my workers compensation claim. She was amazing in how she handled my claim. She did everything she said she would and then some. She is also a wonderful person. She also has 2 paralegals Dawn and Rhonda who were wonderful as well. I would recommend them ...
Posted by David Lee | July 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
detail oriented
Carole Hayes assisted me in my automobile accident. She was able to settle the matter timely and for a nice figure. Most important to me was that I didn't have to run around collecting any information for her like I did with another attorney I used in the past. I just had to go to the doctor and c...
Carole Hayes
Replied last July 02, 2020Thank you for your review. I will always ensure that my employees and I take care of all details so that my clients, can concentrate on getting better. Let me know if there is ever anything I can do for you.
Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Saved from Financial Crisis
I was recently involved in a wreck that not only left me with great bodily injury but also great financial debt. Ms. Hayes and her team worked diligently with my medical providers to get lower rates. I will be forever grateful to Ms. Hayes. I would recommend the Hayes Law Firm to anyone needing this ...
Carole Hayes
Replied last July 02, 2020Thank you for the review and I will always work very hard for my clients and I always try to get everything reduced!
Carole Jean Hayes's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. she is a great individual and an exceptional attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great lawyer who is very knowledge in the areas of worker's compensation."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I would not hesitate to recommend Carole Hayes' services as a personal injury attorney. She is experienced, aggressive, diplomatic and learned in her field."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. You can trust Carole to be knowledgeable, caring, and well prepared."
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Experience
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-HubbellBV
1997 - Present
Injured Workers' Advocates
1990 - Present
South Carolina Bar Association
1990 - Present
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Confidential Settlement
$500,000.00
$240,000.00 with life time medical benefits
$600,000.00
$201,000.00 with life time medical treatment
Education
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
Sociology
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Sedgwick sent a settlement offer to close claim for my work related injury, what are my next steps?
10 Mar 2026
I broke my foot on the job, because of their neglect to fix the issue, I was wondering if I could sue the job ?
21 Jun 2024
13%impairment but I can only lift 7lbs?
21 Jun 2024