$ 300-300 per hour
Daniel Richard Hayward
also known as Dan
About Daniel
Biography
My practice primarily focuses on employment and civil rights issues. My typical caseload includes claims involving sexual harassment, severance, wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, whistleblower, and wage and hour disputes.
I was born and raised in Spokane, Washington. I grew up camping and fishing by local lakes and rivers, and I love my hometown. I attended Western Washington University and earned a degree in Economics and Political Science. After college, I worked in the banking sector for several years. In an effort to make a bigger impact in my community, I enrolled in the first accelerated JD program at Gonzaga School of Law. My focus was on consumer protection and corporate law. My first job out of law school was working on a grant for unemployed Veterans at the Unemployment Law Project. After the grant period ended, I wanted to continue to pursue public interest law.
I am most interested in improving the lives of the people of Spokane and Washington State. I am a fierce advocate of social justice and am always eager to pursue the interests of the poor, weak, and marginalized.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
80%
9 years | 10 cases
Civil Rights
5%
9 years | 2 cases
Consumer Protection
5%
9 years | 3 cases
Discrimination
5%
9 years | 10 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
35%-50%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 9 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Location
Hayward Law, PLLC
905 W Riverside Ste 505, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights
Could not have asked for better!
Dan was incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate in the way that he handled my case. He was recommended to me and I am so happy that I hired him. I felt very heard with my civil rights issue, and we were able to come to a good resolution with my former employer quickly and painlessly. Highly recomm...
Posted by Casey | May 10, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Communication is Key
I have just started on my civil case and from the few communications I have had with Dan have been great! He really listens and is sympathetic to my sensitive matter. I feel I am right where I am supposed to be with an Attorney who will fight for me.
Posted by Josh | December 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Thorough, knowledgable, and invaluable to my case.
I was in an industry that was diminishing and needed to learn more skills in order to gain employment. After filling out all of the states training benefit forms I was denied benefits. I was at a loss of how to proceed and if my case would successful if I appealed. Thankfully I found Daniel, w...
Daniel Richard Hayward's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dan Hayward is a wonderful attorney who advocates well for his clients. He takes time to understand the legal issues and communicates them well. He is meticulous in his practice. I heartily recommend Dan to any client who wants justice in their case."
"Dan is one of the few attorneys I trust to help my clients with Consumer Protection and Employment issues. He is a consummate professional and operates from a perspective of compassion and competence. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"Personable, professional, and passionate. Daniel is an ideal advocate."
"Dan Hayward is a careful and conscientious advocate. In the four years that I have known him, I have always found him to be helpful and gracious."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is an intelligent, hard working, and effective attorney. You will be well served to have Dan represent you in a matter."
"Mr. Hayward is a sharp and passionate legal advocate. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"Daniel Hayward is an exceptionally bright, talented and skillful lawyer. He is a critical thinker and a creative problem solver. His strong background in the financial industry gives him a unique depth of knowledge related to commercial and consumer transactions. He is reliable, hard working and extremely personable. I highly recommend Daniel R. Hayward."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
Best Employment Attorney, Three Best Rated
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney at Law, Hayward Law, PLLC
2017 - 2018
Associate, Paukert & Troppmann, PLLC
2016 - 2017
Staff Attorney, Unemployment Law Project
Associations
2018 - Present
Eagle Member - Washington State Association for Justice
2018 - Present
Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2018 - Present
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Sundean v. Town of Wilbur
Bench Trial award to Plaintiff
Disability Discrimination
Settlement for my client
Sexual harassment case
Trial verdict in favor of Plaintiff Client
Education
2016
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2024
How to make a career as an attorney after law school
How to make a career as an attorney after law school (panel member)
2023
Panel at Gonzaga Law school
Building your own career after law school
2017
Entering the legal field after law school
Post law school employment
Publications
2022
Chapter 18 - Common Law Claims (Employment)
Washington State Association of Justice - Employment Desk Book
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is it legal to “retaliate” or “cut the hours” of an employee who is still in their 90 day probationary period
18 Feb 2022
Q&A
Can a boss change your position in a completely different department?
06 Feb 2022
Q&A
Letting go of a new employee that injured themselves over the weekend making them incapable of performing their job.
06 Feb 2022