$ 250-350 per hour
Hayley E. Settles is an Atlanta native, growing up in Sandy Springs, Georgia. She attended the University of Alabama, graduating in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Linguistics. Hayley received her law degree from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. While at John Marshall, she served as Justice of the Hollowell Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta and advocated for low-income families in divorce and protective order cases under Georgia’s Student Practice Act. Hayley continues to volunteer with Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation to offer pro-bono assistance for families in the metro Atlanta area.
Hayley lives in Morningside with her cat, Bob, and enjoys cooking, mixology and reading classics in her free time. She is among the world’s foremost fans of the great American author Cormac McCarthy, and through her zealous advocacy Hayley epitomizes McCarthy’s famous lines from his book “Blood Meridian”: “War endures. . . War was always here. Before man was, war waited for him. The ultimate trade awaiting its ultimate practitioner.”
Hayley practices family law, military law, and criminal defense. Hayley is a member of the State of Georgia Bar Association, Georgia Family Law and Child Protection & Advocacy sections, Georgia Young Lawyers Division, Georgia Association for Women Lawyer’s, Sandy Springs Bar Association, Stonewall Bar Association, Atlanta Bar Association, and the Family Law, Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers, and the Women in the Profession sections of the Atlanta Bar.
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50 Technology Parkway S, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092
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Posted by David | June 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Well-Informed, Diligent, and Client-Oriented
Hayley is an exceptional attorney in dealing with family law matters. She balances clear and reasonable expectations with zealous advocacy. I would highly recommend her and Shewmaker and Shewmaker.
Posted by Olga | March 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding knowledge, great communication
We contacted Hayley to help us with my Mom's Divorce, it was one of the best decisions we ever made. Hayley listened to my Mom's case/story carefully and proposed a plan of action. We asked questions, discussed the plan of action, and that same day my Mom signed the papers to be represented by Hayley...
Posted by Kenneth | February 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
So appreciative of this attorney
Attorney Settles was of great assistance during my time of need. Her care and consideration for not only myself, but also for my children was greatly appreciated. She was always available when I needed to reach out with a vast array of questions. I have never been through an experience like divorce. ...
Posted by Evelyn | January 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
My experience with the firm was Great
I had an excellent experience with Hayley Settles. Hayley was not only professional and ethical but she was easy to approach when it came to my concerns with my divorce. She responded in a timely manner with understanding. She is down to earth and I would definitely recommend her to my family and my ...
Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Organized, professional and sweet.
Hayley was very organized, she listened to me very well and i felt very comfortable telling her about my case. I was hopeless when i found them, but every time i talk to her she made feel good. She responded to every question on my emails immediately. She was AMAZING. I was very impress how she ha...
"I've known Hayley to be very dedicated to her clients, and she is tough when fighting on their behalf. I certainly endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation lawyer
2019 - Present
Associate, Shewmaker & Shewmaker, LLC
2018 - 2019
Associate, Boyd Collar Nolen & Tuggle, LLC
2017 - 2018
Associate, ATL Family Lawyers
2017 - Present
Sandy Springs Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2014 - Present
Georgia Association for Women LawyersMember
2017
J.D.
2013
English Literature & Linguistics
2020
English
Hebrew