$ 200-275 per hour
Cornelius Byron Hayes
also known as Cornelius B. (Neil) Hayes
About Cornelius
Biography
Cornelius B. (Neil) Hayes is a third generation Fort Wayne lawyer. Since 1990 Mr. Hayes has been an "AV" rated lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for ethical standards and legal ability.. Mr. Hayes received Fellowship in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in 1992 and has been Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the Indiana Family Law Certification Board since its inception. Mr. Hayes has served continuously as a Board Member of the Indiana Certifying Organization of the State Bar of Indiana and is presently an Officer of the Family and Juvenile Section of the Indiana State Bar Association. He has also continuously served on the Executive Committee of the Allen County Bar Association - Family Law Section since 1990. He has served as the Section's Chairman and currently is an Officer of the Section.
In 1995 Mr. Hayes was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and he has been selected in all successive editions since. In 2004 and all following years Mr. Hayes has also been voted by his peers - Indiana Super Lawyer - which designation identifies him in the top 5% of Indiana Lawyers. In 2010 and 2011 Mr. Hayes was designated as one of Indiana's "Top 50" Super Lawyers, which rating identified him as has having received the highest point totals among all lawyer nominations, research and a blue ribbon review process conducted by Law & Politics and the publishers of the Indiana Super Lawyers magazine. Mr. Hayes was also voted a Fort Wayne Top Lawyer as published in Fort Wayne Monthly.
Mr. Hayes' grandfather C. Byron Hayes was elected Allen County Prosecuting Attorney in 1932 and 1936. His father, J. Byron Hayes, a former federal prosecutor, was elected Allen County Prosecutor in 1958. His son, Byron, is senior litigation counsel for a Fortune 500 Company.
.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Indiana for 45 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Hayes & Hayes / Cornelius B. (Neil) Hayes
810 SO. CALHOUN STREET, 3rd Floor, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802
Gallery
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Cornelius Byron Hayes's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
Not Yet Reviewed
Cornelius Byron Hayes's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Hayes is truly one of a kind. It is a privilege to call him my mentor both personally and professionally."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"It is my absolute privilege to endorse Neil Hayes for his tireless work in the community, and immense contributions to the practice of family law. There are scarcely enough positive adjectives to describe him, both personally and professionally, but I will endeavor to summarize them all by simply saying that he is unquestionably one of the preeminent attorneys in the state of Indiana. I am honored to call him a colleague and friend."
Katherine Ridenour
Family lawyer
Christopher LaPan
Divorce and separation lawyer
Suzanne Wagner
Divorce and separation lawyer
Tracey Rosswurm
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Fort Wayne Top Lawyer, Fort Wayne Monthly
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Recognition, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Indiana's Top Lawyers, Indiana Business Magazine
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Recognition, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Indiana's Top Lawyers, Indiana Business Magazine
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Indiana's Top Lawyers, Indiana Business Magazine
2010
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Recognition, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Recognition, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Recognition, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
2007
Recognition, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Recognition, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
2005
Recognition, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
2005
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2004
Recognition, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
2004
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2003
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2002
CERTIFIED FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST, Indiana State Bar Association
2002
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2001
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2000
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
1999
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
1998
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
1997
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
1996
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
1995
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
Work Experience
1980 - Present
LAWYER, HAYES AND HAYES
Associations
2011 - Present
Indiana Bar FoundationFellow
2011 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationCHAIR ELECT - FAMILY LAW SECTION
2002 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationBoard Member - Certification Board Family Law Section
1992 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFELLOW
1990 - Present
Allen County Bar AssociationExecutive Committee - FAMILY LAW SECTION
Education
1979
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD
1974
Indiana University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
ADVANCED FAMILY LAW
INDIANA CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
2012
Indiana Continuing Legal Education
Advance Family Law - North
Publications
2011
Seminar Chairman
Advanced Family Law - North
2010
Digital Discovery - ICLEF
Advanced Family Law - North
2009
Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum - SEMINAR CHAIR
Advanced Family Law - North
2007
Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF)- SEMINAR CHAIR
ADVANCED FAMILY LAW - NORTH
2005
Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF) - SEMINAR CHAIR
ADVANCED FAMILY LAW - NORTH
2000
Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF)
THE USE OF THE MARITAL BALANCE SHEET
Languages
English