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Richard David Hayes
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Richard David Hayes

4.9
20 reviews

512 West Hickory, Suite 100, Denton, TX 76201

Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Condemnation and 7 more

About Richard David Hayes

RICHARD D. HAYES is an AV Rated real estate & business trial lawyer. He has been selected by Texas Monthly as a Texas Super Lawyer in Eminent Domain since inception of the recognition in 2003. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Texas Christian University (1975), his Master of Business Administration degree from Texas A&M University (1976), and his law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law (1978). He served as a briefing attorney for Adrian Spears, the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas (1978-1979).

He is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Commercial and Residential Real Estate Law (1987-present). He is licensed to practice in all Texas Courts; all United States District Courts of Texas; the Courts of Appeal for the 5th and 11th Circuits; and the Supreme Court of the United States of America. Member: Denton County Bar Association (President 1994-1995), the State Bar of Texas (Litigation and Real Property Sections).

He is the past Chairman of the Denton County Republican Party (1996-2002) and served on the Denton County Elections Commission. He is a member of the Republican National Lawyers Association and the Council for National Policy.

He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the North Texas State Fair Association. He served on the Board of Regents of Texas Woman's University (1996-2002, appointed by Honorable George W. Bush) and on the Board of Directors of the Denton Public Schools Foundation.

He is Past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Denton Chamber of Commerce (1994-1995), Past President of the Denton Kiwanis Club (1993-1994), served on the Project Cabinet of Vision for Denton-The 21st Century, and served on the Organizing Committee for the 24th and 25th Annual Texas Special Olympics.

He is a Professional Registered Parliamentarian, member of the American College of Parliamentary Lawyers, National Association of Parliamentarians, American Institute of Parliamentarians, Texas State Association of Parliamentarians (President 2012-2013), North Texas Registered Parliamentarians (President 2014-2016), and the Golden Triangle Parliamentarians (President 2014-2016).

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Government
  • Eminent Domain
  • Construction Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Other 2
    • Condemnation
    • Construction

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Contingency Fee: 35% - 45%
    Accepted Credit Cards
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    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant, LLP
  • Additional Links
    https://www.hbwvlaw.com/ http://www.hbwvlaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    1979, Texas
    1982, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    1982, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas and U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    Denton County Bar Association (Past Chairman, 1994-1995)
    State Bar of Texas (Member, Litigation and Real Property Sections).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    St. Mary's University
    Class of 1978
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Texas Christian University
    Class of 1975
    B.B.A.

    Texas A&M University
    Class of 1976
    M.B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified, Commercial Real Estate Law and Residential Real Estate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

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Partner at Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant, LLP
4.9
20 reviews

512 West Hickory, Suite 100Denton, TX 76201U.S.A.

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  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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