Services to Help Your Business Succeed
Experience You Can Trust
Attorney Andrew T. (Andy) Hayes has had the privilege of representing some of the largest companies in the world in court cases across the United States, of learning from and managing top attorneys around the country, and of leading multiple companies on the business management side. During his 20+ years of experience practicing law and running businesses, he has successfully navigated all manner of difficult legal and business situations. So, you can trust him to help resolve and overcome whatever challenges you face.
Negotiate, Draft & Enforce Business Agreements
Our broad experience in the legal AND business world enables Hayes Law to achieve favorable outcomes for clients in contract negotiation, and through our award-winning plain-language drafting of legal documents, so you can be confident knowing that if your deals don't proceed as agreed, you will be protected.
Corporate Compliance/Business Planning
Your company's failure to comply with applicable State and Federal laws, or even its own corporate regulations/by-laws, can have brutal consequences. Let Hayes Law help you get into compliance and avoid bad outcomes while tailoring your company's internal documents to meet your needs and increase efficiency.
Technology/Business Promotion
Do you own intellectual property or have an idea for an invention or business, but are not sure how to make the most of it? Hayes Law assists product developers, start-ups and inventors with launching businesses and getting their products to market through: technology licensing, venture capital and other funding options, joint-venture, mergers and acquisitions.
Business Strategy & Acceleration
Our business advisory services have helped clients map out and execute business plans to develop new products and tap into additional revenue/funding sources that have resulted in significant growth, including expansion into new domestic & international markets, millions of dollars in licensing revenue, millions from outside investment, and receipt of trade awards.
Dispute Resolution
Hayes Law has the trial and appellate court experience to help you navigate all aspects of fighting and resolving disputes through litigation, arbitration, mediation, or other means. Attorney Hayes is licensed to practice law in the Courts of Ohio and Alabama (inactive), is also admitted to various Federal Courts, and has successfully represented some of the largest companies in the world in complex litigation throughout the country. In recognition for this work, he was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®.
Awards, Memberships & Achievements
- Licensed to Practice Law in Ohio and Alabama (inactive), and in certain Federal Courts. Member: Ohio State Bar Association
- Serve as Trustee on Haven of Rest Ministries' Board, homeless shelter in Akron, Ohio
- 2021: Tech Startup Diamond Fortress Technologies (DFT) Sold, which Attorney Hayes helped launch in his role as Investor and as President & General Counsel
- 2014: Emerging Business of the Year Award to DFT by the Birmingham Business Alliance
- 2013 & 2014: Twice Chosen by my Peers to be recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for my work in the field of Products Liability Litigation, Defense
- 2009: Briefed, Argued and Achieved improbable Reversal of Trial Court Decision on behalf of my clients in the Ninth District of Ohio Court of Appeals
- 2001: CALI Excellence for the Future Award Winner in the field of Contract Law
- 1999: Awarded C. Blake McDowell Scholarship
Still Not Sure If Hayes Law Can Help?
Call or email us to set up a free, no obligation, initial consultation. (330) 990-2985 or Andy@HayesBizLaw.com. We look forward to hearing from you!