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Frederick Prescott Hayes
also known as Fred Hayes
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About Frederick
Biography
Lawsuits and disputes; (a) defense of contract and other civil claims not covered by insurance; (b) defending or pursuing construction contract disputes; (c) major property damage claims; (d) pursuing claims for serious damage to or destruction of trees; (e) Defense of ADA claims.
Real estate issues: (a) partition of property between co-owners; (b) claims regarding real estate purchase contracts; (c) claims related to large deposits for real estate purchases; (d) commercial lease evictions and/or collections; (e) low cost alternatives for real estate sales or purchases.
37 years experience with real estate disputes, litigation, arbitration, mediation and sales. Licensed as an attorney since 1987, and a real estate broker since 2006. How can I help you?
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Real Estate
60%
37 years
Lawsuits and Disputes
40%
37 years
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in California for 38 years
State: California
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Frederick Prescott Hayes
438 E Katella, Suite 210, Orange, CA, 92867
Law Offices of Frederick Prescott Hayes
515 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92832
Frederick Prescott Hayes's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Carl | May 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Fred Hayes - skilled Real Estate Lawyer and Business Attorney
"Mr. Hayes is not just an attorney; he's a virtuoso in the legal arena. His keen intellect, coupled with his masterful strategy, has been a game-changer for my business cases. Fred is not just tough and effective; he's also deeply compassionate, ensuring his clients feel heard and supported. His succ...
Posted by Gerald | May 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Attorney evaluation
Mr. Hayes is an excellent attorney highly qualified very knowledgeable and from my perspective very honest. I highly recommend Mr. Hayes. He is an excellent attorney.
Posted by Carolyn | February 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Sharp real estate/construction law attorney & litigator
Frederick Hayes recently helped me negotiate a settlement for a mechanics lien on a residence. He gave an excellent explanation of what purposes a lien can be filed for, when filed legally. He provided a letter outlining the legality of the lien with an offer to resolve the lien, which received a qui...
Posted by Brian | August 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Smart, persistent
Mr. Hayes seems to be able to figure out the important elements of the situations and then adopt the best approach for resolution. He was very helpful in resolving some sticky situations I was in. These cases were all real-state oriented, but Mr. Hayes was instrumental in resolving them because of ...
Posted by Thomas | December 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great ADA attorney!
Fred is is a great ADA attorney! We had a great outcome in our case. We did not pay out a cent to the plaintiff's attorney.
Frederick Prescott Hayes's Lawyer Endorsements
"Fred Hayes demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience in real estate law. His responses on Avvo are remarkably thoughtful, articulate and accurate. He is a true asset to our legal community. It is my pleasure to endorse him."
"I am familiar with Fred's career, and I have used his services on a number of projects since I am retired and no longer actively practicing law. Fred represented me in purchasing real property in Sacramento and in Coronado, and he represented me in a property tax appeal. I have been thoroughly satisfied with all legal and real estate projects involving or using Fred Hayes' services."
"I endorse this lawyer. I was opposing counsel on a case with Mr. Hayes. I found him to be very knowledgeable, sharp and ethical. He is fair and reasonable."
"The answers of Mr. Hayes are consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are precisely the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hayes is an honest and knowledgeable attorney. I would recommend him without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Fred is a skilled attorney and, if I have any issues with real estate, I do not hesitate to seek his opinion."
"You would be hard-pressed to find a lawyer more knowledgeable and experienced in litigation than Fred. He is an excellent, aggressive litigator and talented trial attorney."
Michael Daymude
Construction and development lawyer | Aug 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hayes is an asset to the Avvo community. If your legal matter concerns construction law, you could not have a better advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Fred on several matters, and he is industrious, creative and responsive to his clients."
Douglas Borthwick
Lawsuits and disputes lawyer
William Adams
Litigation lawyer
David Duringer
Estate planning lawyer
James Gandy
DUI and DWI lawyer
James Hayes
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Michael Daymude
Real estate lawyer
John Worden
Construction and development lawyer
Stanley Moerbeek
Real estate lawyer
Douglas Macleith
Construction and development lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney and Real Estate Broker, Law Office of Fred P. Hayes
2006 - 2008
Vice-President, James R. Mac MacMillan, Inc.
1996 - 2006
Limited Liability Partner, Attorney, Hartnett & Hayes, LLP
Associations
2017 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaAdmitted
2012 - Present
Council of Residential SpecialistsCertified Residential Specialist
2004 - Present
National Association of RealtorsCertified Realtor
2004 - Present
California Association of RealtorsBroker
1988 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaAdmitted
1988 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAdmitted
Sample of Legal Cases
Co-owner vs Other Co-Owners
Defendants paid an agreed amount for Client's interest in the property.
Owner vs Fraudulent Transfer Defendants
Title was defended and resale prevented.
John Ho vs. Bel Air Enterprises, Inc.
Jury verdict for my defendant clients. Costs and part of the attorney's fees incurred were awarded against the Plaintiff.
Elder vs Property Title Holder
Title returned to client, and the home was sold for the client.
Opposing Foreclose and Selling Commercial Property instead of Foreclosure
Foreclosure against the client owner delayed so a private sale could be completed.
Obtaining Return of Deposit Funds for Commercial Buyer
An acceptable resolution was negotiated.
Confidential - Orange County Superior Court
Settlement for $647,012.
Confidential - Riverside Superior Court
$3.8 million in current dollars recovered
Education
1987
Simon Greenleaf School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
California State University, Fullerton
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1996
Hearing before the California State Assembly
Expert Testimony on Assembly Bill 2345
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How can I find out if a property lien judgement (filed in California in 2013) is still valid?
24 Jul 2025
Q&A
Cal Discovery Act - When a motion to compel is denied without prejudice how much time is provided to re-file the motion?
05 Sep 2020
Q&A
What information would I need in order to sue?
19 Aug 2020