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Hayes Law Firm Upstate Attorneys LLCMember
Linda C. Hayes
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Linda C. Hayes

4.4
28 reviews

870 Cleveland Street, Suite 2D, Greenville, SC 29601

Family Law, Adoptions, Divorce and 12 more

About Linda C. Hayes

Linda Hayes has a long history navigating complicated cases in the South Carolina legal system. We fight to make sure you get what you are entitled to.

Whether you need to gain power of attorney to take care of an ailing parent or you need a strong attorney to advocate for you in a custody battle, Linda Hayes is here to help.

The decision to get divorced can be one of the most challenging moments in your life. You may have many questions on your mind as you take this next step. Individuals with children will need to work with their former partner on a detailed parenting plan regarding custody, parenting time, visitation, and parenting decisions. You may have questions about child support. The decisions you make as you finalize your divorce can affect your family and children for years to come. It can be very difficult to change a parenting plan once a court has approved it. Getting your divorce paperwork right when you file is essential. Linda Hayes with Hayes Law Firm can help.

Hayes Lawyers of the Upstate, LLC, is a partnership created in 2018 and is owned by both Carole J. Hayes d/b/a Hayes Law Firm and Linda C. Hayes d/b/a Law Offices of Linda C. Hayes. This LLC was created solely for advertising purposes.

Speaker & Author of Materials

Modifying and Defending Placement Orders During and After Divorce, Complex Child Custody and Support Issues in Divorce, December 14, 2016

Child Evaluations in Custody and Support Litigation, Complex Child Custody and Divorce Issues in Divorce, December 14, 2016

Enforcement and Post Trial Modifications, Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish, 2015

Temporary Motions Practice and Settlement Strategies, Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish, 2015

Death and Divorce, Advanced Family Law, 2015

Navigating Complex Asset Cases, Advanced Family Law, 2015

Special Issues in Military Divorce, Advanced Family Law, 2015

Thorny Custody Issues, Advanced Family Law, 2014

Advanced Discovery and Evidence in Divorce, Advanced Family Law, 2014

Advanced Child and Spousal Support Issues, Advanced Family Law, 2012

Navigating Complex Asset Cases, Advanced Family Law, 2012

Counties Regularly Practice In

• Greenville

• Pickens

• Anderson

• Spartanburg

• Laurens

Member

• Family Law Division of South Carolina Bar

• South Carolina Bar

 

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Posted by anonymous
October 25, 2011
Hired Attorney Linda C. Hayes

Ms. Hayes is not only very sharp and experienced she is compassionate and caring about her clients. I will use Hayes Law Firm whenever I need a lawyer.

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
September 17, 2020
Hired Attorney Linda C. Hayes

BEWARE! A friend who was blatantly falsely accused of adultery made the mistake of hiring incompetent Linda Hayes, who turned out to be a useless waste of time and money — money, rather than work, seems to be what drives Linda. She was given so many various proofs where the deceitful husband had even contradicted his own reasons for abandoning his wife and son, yet Linda never even bothered to use this evidence against him. Eventually Linda's paralegal admitted she may be under some extra personal stress, and in so many words even suggested it might be wise to seek other representation... so she did. After several months and $4000, Linda accomplished absolutely nothing for my friend. I sure hope and pray Linda is disbarred ASAP so to not likewise rip off others. My friend now deeply regrets not taking the time to interview at least three different lawyers while seeking competent representation, because while Linda may have in the past exhibited such, she certainly does not now.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 01, 2017
Hired Attorney Linda C. Hayes

She is in it for the money and cares less if you win or lose. Get ready to do all the foot work and pay extra for trivial things.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 05, 2017
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 6
    • Adoptions
    • Divorce
    • Child Support
    • Paternity
    • Child Custody
    • Premarital Agreements
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Powers of Attorney
  • Other 7
    • Custody
    • Support
    • Wills
    • Medical Directives
    • Separation
    • Durable Powers of Attorney
    • Health Care Powers of Attorney

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1993, South Carolina
    Memberships
    South Carolina Bar (1993-present)
    Greenville Bar (Speaker and write materials for NBI seminars on advanced family law)
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of South Carolina School of Law
    Class of 1993
    J.D.
    American Jurisprudence Award: Criminal Procedure; Estate and Gift Taxation; Dean’s List recipient at University of South Carolina School of Law
    Other Education
    George Mason University
    Class of 1990
    B.A.
    cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1964
    Washington, D.C., December 31, 1964

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    Linda C. Hayes was admitted in 1993 to the State of South Carolina.
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