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Dewey N. Hayes Jr.
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Biography
WELCOME. I AM A TRIAL LAWYER ,WHO ONLY REPRESENTS ORDINARY PEOPLE AGAINST MAJOR CORPORATIONS OR INSURANCE COMPANIES ,AFTER SUFFERING SERIOUS, PERMANENT ,OR CATASTROPHIC INJURIES AND DEATH
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ACTIVE IN TRIAL LAWYER LISTSERVS,GTLA,AAJ, PERFORMING CONTINUING ED IN TRIAL ADVOCACY & PROCEDURE,FAMILIAR WITH HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION NEGLIGENCE &MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES , REPRESENTED PLAINTIFF IN WRONGFUL DEATH, i-75 ,EXIT CONSTRUCTION CASE INVOLVING INSUFFICENT SIGNAGE PER MANUAL . DOT ENGINEERS TESTIFIED THAT GA. DIDNT NEED MOTORCYCLE WARNINGS OF RIDGES IN GEORGIA ROADS ,NOR LOW SHOULDERS WARNINGS ,SINCE SETTLED,1996. MOST HIWAY CONSTRUCTION SITES HAVE LOTS OF SIGNS
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Car Accident
40%
45 years | 265 cases
Workers Compensation
35%
44 years | 254 cases
Divorce and Separation
10%
44 years | 285 cases
Motorcycle Accident
10%
39 years | 17 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-39%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 46 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1979
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2000
Location
Dewey N. Hayes, Jr.
105 South Madison Ave., P.O. Box 37, Douglas, GA, 31533
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Dewey N. Hayes Jr.'s Reviews
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Posted by Cindy | February 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Unprofessional
Mr. Hayes is very unprofessional and absolutely does not follow through. I hired him. The free consult was bait. I bit and I am very sorry. I left feeling taken advantage of. Research is important.
Posted by Stacy | February 6, 2013
Great Family Law Attorney
Dewey Hayes Jr. is very proficient in the area of Family Law. My Family hired Mr. Hayes to handle a very complicated and private Family matter and Mr. Hayes and his Staff worked diligently and professionally to resolve the matter. My Family and I were always treated with such appreciation for our b...
Dewey N. Hayes Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Dewey is an experienced lawyer. He works hard for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I had a dog bite case against Dewey a few years ago. He is a straight shooter and saved his clients a bundle by thoroughly evaluating the case and making fair offers right off the bat. My client played Santa Clause professionally and was attacked by a pack of dogs who also attacked the fire rescue crew. Dewey did a good job keeping that one out of court."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Howard Spiva"
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2000.
Suspension issued in GA, 2000
updated on 02/08/2010This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2009
GA.CAMP FOR BLIND KEY SUPPORTER AWARD, LIONS OF GEORGIA
2008
Golden Chain ,Lions, Lions Clubs International
2008
Camp Key Award, Georgia Camp for Blind
2008
LIONS DISTRICT GOVERNOR SERVICE AWARD, LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
2007
club President's Award, Douglas Lions Club
2002
ADVOCATE, National College of Advocacy
1996
President ,, Douglas BAR ASSOCIATION
1988
100%CLUB PRESIDENT, LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
1983
ADMIRAL IN GEORGIA NAVY, GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA,JOE FRANK HARRIS
Work Experience
1988 - Present
ATTORNEY AT LAW, DEWEY HAYES,JR.PC
1985 - 1988
SOLICITOR, SOLICITOR,STATE COURT,COFFEE COUNTY,GA.
1978 - 1978
SUMMER INTERN, PROSECUTING COUNCIL OF GEORGIA
Associations
2006 - Present
American Association for JusticeSUSTAINING MEMBER
2002 - Present
SIERRA CLUBMember
2001 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1980 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1979 - Present
Douglas Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2007 - 2008
Lions Clubs InternationalDistrict Governor
1998 - 2008
Worker's Compensation Claimant Lawyers of GeorgiaMember
1979 - 2006
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember,SUSTAINING
1979 - 2003
Douglas Bar AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
RANDY LEWIS&DENISE LEWIS V. BROOKS AUTO PARTS,CA#2002 S-08-0749
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT AFTER ENTRY OF PRETRIAL
VMW,INC v. FOSTER
REVERSED
VAUGHN vs. VAUGHN
AFFIRMED ,ALL CONCUR ,EXCEPT WELTNER DISSENTING
HOLT'S BAKERY V.HUTCHINSON,177 Ga.APP.154[ 1985]
AFFIRMED IN PART,REVERSED,IN PART.found SOL tolled
DAVIDSTARRETT V.COATS &CLARK,INC.
SETTLED BY MEDIATION , AFTER PRETRIAL ORDER FILED
THOMAS v. EDWARDS, SUP.CT.OF APPLING
SETTLED AFTER CLOSE OF DISCOVERY
WYNN,EMPLOYEE,IMC GLOBAL,EMPLOYER,CSSC
CAT DESIGNATION,AWARD ,E/I APP. & SETTLED 2007
Education
2002
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ADVOCACY
ADVOCATE
1979
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
University of Georgia, Athens
A.B.,
1974
SOUTH GEORGIA COLLEGE
TRANSFERRED
Speaking Engagements
2008
Georgia Lions Convention
Master of ceremonies,2nd day
1992
ESSENTIALS OF CIVIL LITIGATION,ATLA
DIRECT EXAM,TRIAL
Publications
2008
Lions of Georgia News
District 18-B. notes
2007
lions roar
18-B Notes
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers