David L. Hayden

David L. Hayden

Smith Anderson Law Firm β€’ Raleigh, NC
Contracts AgreementsCorporate GovernanceEmployment LawGeneral PracticeInvestigations

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150 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27602-2611, US

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About

David Hayden joined Smith Anderson in 2011, after serving as the general counsel and board secretary for USfalcon, Inc. David has extensive experience in government contracting, corporate investigations (internal and government) and employment law. He regularly advises companies and their directors and officers on corporate governance matters and other general corporate and business matters. He also represents a variety of defense contractors, advising on a broad range of federal contracting issues such as bid protests, teaming agreements, subcontract agreements, joint ventures, the Small Business Administration 8(a) Business Development program, International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Corporate Ethics, and organizational conflicts of interest (OCI) compliance issues. He has a high level government security clearance. David previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, investigating and prosecuting federal crimes as well as supervising all military attorneys authorized to practice in federal court in eastern North Carolina. He also conducted federal procurement fraud investigations in government contracting as a member of the Department of Justice Procurement Fraud Task Force for the Southeast.

About Contracts Agreements Law

Contract attorneys draft, review, and negotiate agreements to protect clients' interests. They help resolve disputes when contracts are breached. Common matters include contract drafting, contract review, negotiations, breach of contract.

Credentials

Education
1984 University of Texas School of Law Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Associations
1998 - Present North Carolina State Bar Member 2014 - 2015 Rotary International Assistant District Governor-Elect 2014 - 2015 North Carolina Defense Business Association Vice Chair 2014 - 2015 North Carolina Heroes Fund Vice Chair
Updated: Mar 08, 2026