Donna-Marie Patricia Hayle

Donna-Marie Patricia Hayle

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Business, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

977 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, Suite B2, Atlanta, GA

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 12 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2013

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 13 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2012

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Files Hayle LLC

977 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, Suite B2, Atlanta, GA, 30306

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Donna-Marie Patricia Hayle's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Mel | March 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Brilliant & Capable Lawyer I Highly Recommend

Donna-Marie is an incredibly brilliant and experienced lawyer. She represented me and some of my family members in various matters over the past ten years. She handled each case with care, communicated clearly, and showed compassion that far exceeds most lawyers. I highly recommend her to close frien...ds and family.

Posted by Ron | March 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Child custody

Ms. Donna-Marie I recommend to anyone seeking primary custody of a child. I have spent 4 years and 3 former attorney firms to receive the results she was able to obtain in 6 months. She is passionate, thorough, personal, and straight forward. I knew I had made the right choice when I reveiwed attorne...y's to see who would take an emergency hearing case, called me back and researched my case before I hired them to let me know of my legal ground and their ability to represent me effectively. The end result speaks volume. If i had it all over to do again, I would start have started with this firm.

Posted by Tyrone | October 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I recommend this Attorney

Donna , is very reliable , trustworthy and dependable . There were times that Donna stated she would get back with me , I really didn't expect it because I know attorneys juggle many clients , However she is not moved by the hands on the clock or the amount you paid ( in this matter I paid her very l...ittle and she worked as if I paid her 30K) she will definitely return your calls. Donna juggled a very important legal matter for me ,while traveling through NYC / LGA airport . And talked with me until she reached the security checkpoint and called and email me back once situated. Donna will work hard for you early morning and late nights . She is easy to reach and will always remind you that your case is paramount. she listens to you and will take your input and then interrupt the law and properly guide you in order to achieve the desired results . She has always provided me with at least three possible solution to my issues giving me the choice but at the same time tell me from a professional attorney ,what she would recommend . She reminds me of what lawyers use to Be like when I was growing up. I remember my grandmother would hire a lawyer for my uncle she would pay him and tell the lawyer what County and the next phone call we would receive my uncle was in the car with the attorney bringing him home .

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Donna-Marie Patricia Hayle's Lawyer Endorsements

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Carol Vacca

Family lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Determined for her client but professional at all times, Donna-Marie is a very effective attorney. While we worked on opposite sides of the courtroom, I have great respect for Donna-Marie and only wish that all opposing counsels were as pleasant to work with in an area of law that can ignite high emotions for everyone involved."

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Kristen Files

Family lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Donna-Marie Hayle is a highly competent attorney who handles her cases with professionalism and diligence. She is a formidable opposing counsel, who I have had the pleasure of working with. I highly endorse this attorney."

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Ashlie Tarpley

Financial markets and services lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Donna is a consummate professional, detail oriented, and skilled in strategically and efficiently resolving issues. In addition to being an exceptional legal mind, she approaches each case and every client with genuine empathy and concern. These characteristics not only make her a great lawyer but also an exceptional human being."

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Apryl Scott

Family lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse and recommend Donna-Marie as an extremely passionate, driven and intelligent family law attorney that provides exceptional representation to her clients."

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Michael Peacock

Family lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Donna-Marie is a dynamic and energetic advocate who achieves positive results for her clients in a compassionate, cost effective and professional manner."

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William Ney

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Donna-Marie is an excellent lawyer. I recommend and endorse her for all of your family law needs."

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Carol Vacca

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Apryl Scott

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Kristen Files

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Partner, Files Hayle LLC

2021 - 2023

Member, Donna-Marie Hayle LLC

2016 - 2021

Partner, Hayle Hoffecker & Peacock

2013 - 2015

Associate, Ney Hoffecker Peacock

2012 - 2013

Project Attorney, King & Spalding

Associations

2016 - Present

Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys

Member

2016 - Present

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

Stonewall Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Education

2012

University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

University of Cape Town - Cape Town, South Africa

2009

Florida State University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Speaking Engagements

2023

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium 2023

Burnout and Imposter Syndrome: Supporting Our Colleagues, Encouraging Ourselves

2019

Divorce Cases from Start to Finish for Paralegals

"Case Management Tips," "Child Support and Custody Issues," and "Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)"

2018

Not Your Everyday Custody Case

Determining Legal Parenthood in this Era of Assisted Reproductive Technology

2018

Building Our Families

Legal Issues in Family Planning for LGBTQ Families

2017

Top QDRO Mistakes in Divorce Top QDRO Mistakes in Divorce

Publications

2018

Languages

English

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