Daryl Hayes

Direct: 512.329.1010

Email: Daryl@TexasDefense.com

Firm: 512.329.3290
Fax: 888.255.0132

General

Mr. Hayes is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law.  He received that certification in 2010.

He  has represented individuals and businesses throughout the State of Texas, including Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Waco, Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley.  His primary area of practice is personal injury defense, with a concentration on trucking and transportation litigation, as well as premises liability, products liability, construction litigation, and general liability.

Employment

Mr. Hayes joined the law firm of Castagna Scott LLP in June 2018. He began his practice in El Paso in 1994, as a sole practitioner.  In 2001 he joined a highly respected defense firm in San Antonio, where he was a partner.  He then opened his own firm and practiced in San Antonio and Abilene.  He worked for plaintiffs’ firms for a short while, then, confirming his passion is defense work, joined our firm.

Education

Mr. Hayes received his J.D. from The Texas Tech University School of Law in 1994.  He was the recipient of a Board of Regents Full Scholarship for all three years.  He obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Angelo State University in 1991, with a major in Finance and Real Estate.

Bar admissions and activities

Mr. Hayes was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1994. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas. He is a member of the Austin Bar Association.

Personal

Mr. Hayes was born in Abilene, grew up in San Antonio, and is now very happy to call Austin his home.   He lives here with his wife and son.