Ms. Melissa S. Hayward

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
The University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 2002
Law School Attended:
Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 2005
Year of First Admission:
2005
Admission:
2005, Texas; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
ISLN:
918607216

Areas of Practice (7)

  • Bankruptcy
  • Creditor-Debtor
  • Debt Collection
  • Commercial
  • Litigation
  • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
  • Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (24 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0
  • Communication

    4.8/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/10/13 in Bankruptcy Chapter 11

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/08/13 in Bankruptcy

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/31/13 in Bankruptcy

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/31/13 in Bankruptcy

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/26/13 in Bankruptcy

    Ms. Hayward is an excellent attorney with exceptional knowledge of Bankruptcy and Bankruptcy litigation on behalf of both creditors and debtors. I highly recommend Ms. Hayward for an AV Rating.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/26/13 in Commercial Litigation

    Ms. Hayward is an excellent attorney with exceptional litigation and advocacy skills. I highly recommend Ms. Hayward for an AV Rating.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/26/13 in Bankruptcy Litigation

    I have worked with Melissa Hayward for many years in complex commercial and bankruptcy related litigation. Ms. Hayward is an extraordinary person and attorney, with excellent advocacy and settlement skills. I highly recommend Ms. Hayward for an AV... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/24/13 in Bankruptcy

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/23/13 in Bankruptcy

    Melissa is a fine, capable bankruptcy attorney. She is very effective for her clients.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/23/13 in Bankruptcy

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I was present for a hearing being conducted prior to one of Ms. Haywards. What I observed appalled me. 1. Her actions caused a delay in the hearing I was participating in; she and her client didn’t...

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Ms. Melissa S. Hayward: Partner at Franklin Hayward LLP
  • Dallas, TX
    10501 N. Central Expwy., Ste. 106
    Dallas, TX 75231