Ms. Hayes' primary areas of practice are insurance, litigation, and insurance coverage and bad faith litigation.

Bar Admissions
West Virginia State Bar
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Education

• West Virginia University, B.A. in History, 1993
• West Virginia University College of Law, J.D., 1996

Significant Accomplishments

Representing insurance companies before numerous circuit courts throughout West Virginia

Counseling and advising insurance companies on matters concerning coverage issues, bad faith litigation, bodily injury and property damage cases, insured contracts and infant summary proceedings

Assisting in the defense of bad faith litigation against insurance companies arising out of various types of policies including, but not limited to: auto, life, disability, health, commercial general liability and homeowner’s policies

Representing plaintiffs in bodily injury and property damage litigation

Preparing and arguing cases in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia and the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia

Assisting in the defense of multi-million dollar employer liability cases (Mandolitis) involving catastrophic injuries and death

Assisting in bad faith and Unfair Trade Practices Act trials against insurance companies

Representing various health insurance companies in cases involving disputes over benefits, insurance policy terms and conditions

Representing various disability insurance companies in cases involving disputes over benefits, insurance policy terms and conditions

Representing various companies regarding the interpretation and application of insured contracts

Professional Activities and Experience

Distinctions

• Nominated by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Insurance Law
• WVU Ethel Roberts Memorial Award/Scholarship recipient
• First Century Bank Ethel N. Bowen Foundation Scholarship recipient