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Daniel Willard Hayes is a distinguished attorney based in Asheville, North Carolina, specializing in workers' compensation defense and insurance law. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of South Carolina Honors College before obtaining his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. During his time in law school, Daniel demonstrated his legal acumen by serving on the Editorial Board of the South Carolina Law Review and receiving the prestigious CALI Award for Legal Drafting. With years of experience in South Carolina's legal landscape, Daniel previously held a partnership at a leading litigation defense firm in Columbia. His extensive expertise in workers' compensation defense has made him a trusted advocate for clients navigating complex insurance issues. He is licensed to practice in both North Carolina and South Carolina, allowing him to serve a diverse clientele across state lines. Daniel's professional credentials are complemented by his designation as a Medicare Set-Aside Consultant Certified by the International Commission on Health Care Certification. Additionally, he has achieved certification as a Circuit Court Mediator through the South Carolina Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification, underscoring his commitment to alternative dispute resolution. Recognized for his contributions to the field, Daniel has been named in the Best Lawyers in America for Workers' Compensation from 2010 to 2014 and earned the highest AV-Rated ranking from Martindale-Hubbell. His peers have also honored him as a “Rising Star” in the South Carolina Edition of Super Lawyers. An accomplished author, Daniel contributed the article "2007 South Carolina Workers' Compensation Reform Act: An Overview" to South Carolina Lawyer magazine and co-authored the comprehensive treatise, "The Law of Workers' Compensation Insurance in South Carolina, Fifth Edition," published by the South Carolina Bar. At Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP | Hayes Firm, P.L.L.C., Daniel Hayes is dedicated to delivering exceptional client service and leveraging his extensive knowledge to achieve favorable outcomes for his clients.

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