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About Ms. Melissa S. Hayward

Ms. Melissa S. Hayward is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, creditor-debtor, debt collection and 4 other areas of law. Melissa received a B.A. degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years. Melissa practices at Franklin Hayward LLP in Dallas, TX.

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Bankruptcy Chapter 7
Posted by anonymous
June 11, 2025
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I was present for a hearing being conducted prior to one of Ms. Haywards. What I observed appalled me. 1. Her actions caused a delay in the hearing I was participating in; she and her client didn’t bother to show up for their hearing and then proceeded to lie to the judge about the misunderstanding. 2. The conduct I observed (while online waiting) made me feel pity for her defendant. She made absurd objections and just seemed very unprepared and allowed her client to almost purger himself on the stand. She and her client didn’t seem to have been prepared in any regard. From what was observed I would recommend seeking any other counsel for any Bankruptcy representation.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Bankruptcy
  • Litigation
  • Other 5
    • Creditor-Debtor
    • Debt Collection
    • Commercial
    • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
    • Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Franklin Hayward LLP

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2005, Texas
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas
    U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
    Memberships
    Dallas and Federal Bar Associations
    State Bar of Texas.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Southern Methodist University School of Law
    Class of 2005
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    The University of Texas at Austin
    Class of 2002
    B.A.
    Government and Philosophy
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1980
    Queens, New York, November 3, 1980

Ms. Melissa S. Hayward

Partner at Franklin Hayward LLP
1.5
1 review

10501 N. Central Expwy., Ste. 106Dallas, TX 75231U.S.A.

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