Linda Christine Hayes

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Linda Christine Hayes

4.6
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Greenville, SC
Practice Areas: Family, Wills & Living Wills

870 Cleveland Street, Suite 2D, Greenville, SC

About Linda

Biography

Skilled and aggressive representation in Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, Laurens and Pickens

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 95%

33 years | 5,000 cases

95%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

33 years | 500 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2018 2017 2016
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 32 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1993

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Hayes Law Firm Upstate Attorneys, LLC

870 Cleveland Street, Suite 2D, Greenville, SC, 29601-4428

greenvillehayeslawoffices.com/

Online Presence

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Linda Christine Hayes's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 8 of 8 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Laurie | April 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Top Notch Family Law Attorney

Ms. Hayes represented me in a few cases over the years and assisted my mother with getting her affairs in order prior to her death in 2003. She showed us understanding, compassion and empathy. She displayed up to date knowledge of the law letting me know of recent changes and what it meant in relatio...n to my case(s). Should I find the need for her services in the future, I would not hesitate to contact her office. I have recommended her to several friends and will continue to do so. I was very satisfied with her and her office staff, as was my mother. Top Notch in my book!

Posted by Bonnie | April 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Bonnie

Linda Hayes represented me in my divorce in 2015- she was very caring, supportive and agressive. Her knowledge of the law provided me with comfort and ultimately a fair divorce. I would highly recommend her !

Posted by bernard | September 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

BEWARE! - Linda Hayes Exemplifies Horrible Representation

A friend who was blatantly falsely accused of adultery made the mistake of hiring Linda Hayes, who turned out to be a useless waste of time and money — money, rather than work, seems to be what drives Linda. She was given so many various proofs where the deceitful husband had even contradicted his... own reasons for abandoning his wife and son, yet Linda never even bothered to use this evidence against him. Further, when the husband was demanding to be let back into the home to get some of his things, Linda even refused to do likewise for the wife as the husband held her digital property (photos, text history, and contacts) hostage via his control over her Apple iCloud/ID account. Friends did the investigation for Linda by contacting Apple and confirming the facts, yet she only replied with, "I don't understand tech stuff very well," and, "That's not relative at this point" — basically conveying that she is not really looking out for her client's God-given Natural Rights, but eager to accommodate that of the deceitful husband. During one expensive meeting with Linda, my friend witnessed her spending much of their time going through bills which were not even relative to her case. There was hardly ever an interaction with Linda without her reminding my friend to keep her account continually paid. Again, the experience was more about collecting money than actually working to properly represent her client. Linda even made glaring mistakes in her preparation of a legal reconsideration with the judge, providing the husband's lawyer with ample ammunition to successfully argue for the reconsideration's rejection. Eventually Linda's paralegal admitted Linda may be under some extra personal stress, and in so many words even suggested it might be wise to seek other representation... so she did. After several months and $4000, Linda Hayes accomplished absolutely nothing for my friend. I sure hope and pray that Linda is disbarred ASAP so that she ceases likewise taking advantage of others. My friend now deeply regrets not taking the time to interview at least three different lawyers while seeking competent representation, because Linda Hayes has proven beyond a shadow of doubt that while she perhaps may have been competent at some point in the past, this is certainly not the case now.

Linda Hayes

Replied last August 08, 2022

You have previously taken this review down and we are not sure why you chose to put it back up as you were never represented by Linda Hayes. We are sorry to hear about your opinion of Linda Hayes as this review does not reflect our Firm or Linda Hayes accurately. I can only say that there are many details surrounding this case that you are not aware of and we cannot disclose them to you as you were never a client of the Hayes Law Firm. We strive to provide the best possible service and provide support during these difficult times with each and every client. We are more than happy to speak with our client in greater detail about her case if she would like to give us a call to schedule a time to speak with Linda. Again, as you were never a client of the Hayes Law Firm, we cannot discuss this matter further with you due to attorney-client confidentiality.

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Linda Christine Hayes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Homer Jordan

Family lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She's well respected in the field."

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Donald Pilzer

Family lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. You can expect Linda Hayes to be accessible, caring, and well prepared for your Family Court issue. She will make you feel cared for during a difficult time."

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Carole Dennison

Family lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Friend

"Linda is a great attorney who knows her stuff in family court. She has many years of experience dealing with families in crisis and the legal difficulties it creates. She does it all with great charm and empathy."

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Leonard Boyer

Family lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hayes is a very effective advocate for her clients."

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Russell Guest

Family lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Linda is a professional and experienced attorney in Family Law matters."

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Cheryl Truesdale

Family lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is diligent in her case work and results oriented."

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Donald Pilzer

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Carole Dennison

Probate lawyer

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Russell Guest

Personal injury lawyer

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Cheryl Truesdale

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

1989

American Jurisprudence Award, University of South Carolina

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney/owner, Linda C. Hayes, Attorney at Law

Associations

1992 - 1992

University of South Carolina School of Law

Education

1993

University of South Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

George Mason University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish

Enforcement and Post Trial Modifications

2015

Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish

Temporary Motions Practice and Settlement Strategies

2015

Advanced Family Law

Death and Divorce

2015

Advanced Family Law

Navigating Complex Asset Cases

2015

Advanced Family Law

Special Issues in Military Divorce

2014

Advanced Issues in Family and Divorce Law

Thorny Custody Issues

2014

Advanced Issues in Family and Divorce Law

Advanced Discovery and Evidence in Divorce

2012

Advanced Family Law

Advanced Child and Spousal Support Issues

2012

Advanced Family Law

Navigating Complex Asset Cases

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Linda earned significant contribution points in 2018.

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