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Jonathan P. Hayes – Managing Partner, Goldstein Hayes Trial Lawyers
For more than 25 years, Jonathan P. Hayes has represented individuals and families whose lives have been permanently changed by catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. As Managing Partner of Goldstein Hayes Trial Lawyers, he leads an Atlanta boutique trial firm devoted to commercial trucking, commercial transportation, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death litigation throughout Georgia.
Jonathan intentionally accepts a limited number of catastrophic cases each year, allowing him to devote the time, financial resources, and strategic focus these matters demand. Every case is prepared from the outset as though it will ultimately be tried before a jury, supported by thorough investigation and nationally recognized experts in transportation safety, accident reconstruction, medicine, engineering, economics, vocational rehabilitation, and life-care planning.
Commercial trucking and transportation litigation represents a substantial portion of Jonathan's practice. His experience includes a $150 million trucking wrongful death verdict, and he has helped recover more than $400 million in commercial motor vehicle verdicts and settlements. Goldstein Hayes Trial Lawyers has recovered verdicts and settlements approaching $1 billion for clients facing catastrophic injuries, permanent disabilities, and wrongful death.
His practice centers on claims involving commercial trucking collisions, catastrophic motor vehicle crashes, product liability, medical negligence, construction and industrial accidents, drowning incidents, and other acts of corporate negligence. In addition to representing clients throughout Georgia, Jonathan regularly serves as co-counsel and trial counsel with attorneys nationwide in select catastrophic injury and commercial transportation litigation.
Jonathan has earned Martindale-Hubbell's AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating and has been recognized by Best Lawyers, Georgia Super Lawyers, and The National Trial Lawyers. He is a member of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Atlanta Bar Association, American Bar Association, National Drowning Prevention Alliance, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
A native Atlantan, Jonathan earned his undergraduate degree from the College of Charleston before receiving his Juris Doctor from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law. His practice is founded on the belief that every catastrophic case deserves meticulous preparation, substantial resources, and trial lawyers prepared to pursue justice through verdict when necessary.
Catastrophic injury and wrongful death trial lawyer focusing on commercial trucking, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, product liability, and corporate negligence. Representing individuals and families throughout Georgia in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases.
Catastrophic car accident litigation involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, permanent disabilities, uninsured and underinsured motorists, distracted driving, impaired driving, rideshare vehicles, and other serious negligence claims requiring sophisticated damages analysis
Catastrophic personal injury litigation involving defective products, construction and industrial accidents, dangerous premises, drowning incidents, burns, explosions, and corporate negligence. Every case is developed through extensive investigation, leading experts, and trial-ready preparation.
Representation for families pursuing justice after fatal truck crashes, medical negligence, defective products, workplace tragedies, and other preventable deaths. Focused on accountability and recovering the full measure of damages available under Georgia wrongful death law.
Representation for individuals suffering paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia, and other catastrophic spinal cord injuries. Cases are developed with life-care planners and medical experts to document lifelong medical needs, future care, and economic damages.
Commercial truck accident litigation involving tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, and commercial motor vehicles. Experience with FMCSA regulations, negligent hiring, driver fatigue, maintenance failures, corporate negligence, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Trucking Accident
55%
Personal Injury
15%
Car Accident
10%
Spinal Cord Injury
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
30%-45%
Awards
2014 2013
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 25 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Goldstein Hayes, LLC
(404) 341-4714
Mobile
(404) 869-8044
Fax
400 Galleria Parkway SE, Suite 1470, Atlanta, GA, 30339
goldsteinhayeslaw.com/Gallery
Online Presence
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Posted by Mike | February 03, 2014
Outstanding Attorney
Jonathan and his Paralegal Jessica were extremely knowledgeable and efficient. They kept me informed throughout and process and were willing to get the best possible compensation for me. Jonathan negotiated a compensation beyond what i expected.
Jonathan Peter Hayes's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jonathan is an advocate who uses his experience and knowledge to help recover for his clients. If you or a family member are injured; I recommend Jonathan."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse Jonathan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. We have worked together on numerous matters over several years and I have always found Mr. Hayes to be professional and courteous. He is dedicated to the practice of law and to his clients. He is "top shelf" all the way!! JIM ROTH--THE ROTH FIRM"
"I endorse Jonathan as a personal injury attorney. He is and excellent attorney who provides exceptional service to his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is an excellent attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan Hayes is one of the best trial lawyers in Atlanta."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2026
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2026
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2026
Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2026
Trucking Trial Lawyers Association - Top 10, National Trial Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2025
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2025
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2025
Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2025
Trucking Trial Lawyers Association - Top 10, National Trial Lawyers
2024
Trucking Trial Lawyers Association - Top 10, National Trial Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2024
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2024
Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2024
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2023
Trucking Trial Lawyers Association - Top 10, National Trial Lawyers
2023
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2023
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2023
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2023
Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Trucking Trial Lawyers Association - Top 10, National Trial Lawyers
2022
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2022
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2022
Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2021
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2021
Trucking Trial Lawyers Association - Top 10, National Trial Lawyers
2020
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2020
Trucking Trial Lawyers Association - Top 10, National Trial Lawyers
2020
Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Trucking Trial Lawyers Association - Top 10, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Trucking Trial Lawyers Association - Top 10, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 25 Brain Injury Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Georgia Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Super Lawyer, Georgia Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers
2011
Top 10 Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law - Atlanta, Ten Leaders
2011
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers
2010
Top 100 Georgia Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2010
Top 10 Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law - Atlanta, Ten Leaders
2009
Top 10 Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law - Atlanta, Ten Leaders
2009
Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers
2009
Top 100 Georgia Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2008
Top 10 Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law - Atlanta, Ten Leaders
2008
Top 100 Georgia Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2007
Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Attorney, Goldstein Hayes, LLC
Associations
2021 - Present
Academy of Truck Accident AttorneysMember
2015 - Present
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates ForumLifetime Member
2013 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationExecutive Committee Member - Under 40
2011 - Present
Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of AmericaNational Advisory Board
2010 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2000 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2000 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2000 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Tractor Trailer / Automobile Crash
Multi-million dollar recovery
Tractor Trailer / Automobile Crash
Confidential million+ dollar recovery
$150 million verdict- wrongful death nursing student
$17.25 million - wrongful death trucking collision
$24 million - brain injury commercial motor vehicle
Education
2000
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
College of Charleston
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2025
Goldstein Hayes & Lina
Atlanta personal injury lawyer
2024
Goldstein Hayes & Lina
Atlanta car accident lawyer
2024
Goldsteinn Hayes & Lina
Atlanta Uber accident lawyer
2024
Goldstein Hayes & Lina
Atlanta motorcycle accident lawyer
2023
Goldstein, Hayes & Lina
Atlanta truck accident lawyer
2023
Goldstein Hayes & Lina
Atlanta birth injury lawyer
2022
Goldstein Hayes & Lina
Atlanta wrongful death lawyer
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I file a lawsuit if my grandfather died from blunt force head trauma after 1 day being admitted to rehabilitation center?
15 Aug 2014
Q&A
Can my 18 year old sue for Dr caused birth defects?
11 Aug 2014
Q&A
If a persons bodily injury coverage is 100k.
11 Aug 2014