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Lauren E. Hayes

Partner

Austin
phone: 512.479.1163
fax: 512.479.1101

email: [email protected]

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Overview

Lauren advocates for financial clients when they face commercial disputes and litigation related to lending practices.

Clients relying on Lauren’s counsel include major banks, mortgage servicers, Fortune 100 companies, private lenders and global financial institutions. She handles a wide range of commercial litigation on behalf of clients, from pretrial through appeal in state and federal courts. Lauren helps clients navigate allegations such as breach of contract and fraudulent transfer, as well as class actions regarding regulations such as:

Truth in Lending Act (TILA)
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)

Lauren works closely with clients throughout every phase of litigation to make sure legal goals are informed by customized business goals. She understands that an unexpected claim can be disruptive to a client’s daily operations, and Lauren enjoys resolving matters efficiently and cost-effectively.

Industry

Financial Services & Capital Markets

Services

Commercial Litigation

Consumer Financial Services

Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Recognition

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
- Commercial Litigation, 2023-2025
Benchmark Litigation, 40 & Under List, 2024
Thomson Reuters' Texas Super Lawyers
- Rising Star, 2018-2023
Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers
- Top Women Attorneys in Texas, 2021-2023

Education

J.D., Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
- cum laude
- SMU International Law Review, Co-Managing Editor
- 1L Best Brief Nominee and Comment Semi-Finalist
B.A., University of Vermont
- cum laude
- Economics and Political Science
- Phi Beta Kappa

Admissions

Texas
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

Professional Memberships and Certifications

Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL)

Experience

Obtained favorable appellate court finding that trial court abused its discretion in entering client surety bond and staying enforcement of lien pending appeal of take-nothing judgment.
Represented mortgage servicer in U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, regarding Truth in Lending Act (TILA)/home equity lines of credit (HELOC) putative class action claims along with breach of contract allegations. Negotiated successful early settlement after filing a motion to dismiss.
Navigated Rhode Island mortgage servicer client through putative class action claims of violating state licensing statutes and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Negotiated successful early settlement after filing a motion to dismiss.
Represented mortgage servicer client in appellate matter regarding $1 million lien that had been declared invalid and unenforceable by the lower court. Successfully appealed the lower court's decision, overturning the judgment declaring the lien invalid.
Represented multiple creditors in adversary bankruptcy matters, both Chapter 7 and 13 proceedings, streamlining settlements.
Successfully handled litigation on behalf of client for violations of bankruptcy stay and discharge injunction.
Prevailed on appeal on behalf of court-appointed receiver in dispute with two investor groups who challenged how the receiver's distribution plan allocated recovered funds among claimants.

News Releases | October 03, 2024

Husch Blackwell and Attorneys Recognized by Benchmark Litigation

News Releases | August 26, 2024

Sixteen Husch Blackwell Partners Recognized on Benchmark Litigation's 40 and Under List

Media Mentions | August 26, 2024

The Texas Lawbook: Litigation Roundup - Husch Blackwell Team Sees Distribution Plan in $550M Ponzi Scheme OK'd (log-in required)

Media Mentions | August 19, 2024

Kansas City Business Journal: Husch Blackwell defends distribution plan for funds recovered from Ponzi scheme (log-in required)

News Releases | August 15, 2024

More than 150 Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch

News Releases | August 13, 2024

Husch Blackwell Secures Appellate Win in Dispute over Ponzi Recoveries

News Releases | August 17, 2023

More than 140 Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch

News Releases | March 22, 2023

Nine Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to Thomson Reuters 2023 Texas Rising Stars List

Media Mentions | January 31, 2023

Law360: Dallas Nursing Home Operator Gets OK For Ch. 11 Plan (log-in required)

Media Mentions | January 18, 2023

Law360: Dallas Nursing Home Reaches Creditor Deal In Ch. 11 Plan (log-in required)

Media Mentions | January 2023

Thomson Reuters Texas Monthly: Texas Top Women 2023

Media Mentions | November 16, 2022

Wisconsin Law Journal: Husch Blackwell elects 29 to new partner class

News Releases | November 07, 2022

Husch Blackwell Elects 29 to 2023 New Partner Class

News Releases | August 18, 2022

More than 80 Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch

Media Mentions | July 15, 2022

Law360: Dallas Nursing Home Operator Seeks OK For $44M Ch. 11 Sale (log-in required)

Media Mentions | May 26, 2022

Dallas Business Journal: Christian Care Centers hires Husch Blackwell to lead bankruptcy (log-in required)

Media Mentions | May 25, 2022

Texas Lawbook: Husch Blackwell Leads Christian Care Centers Bankruptcy (log-in required)

News Releases | May 24, 2022

Husch Blackwell Serves as Debtor's Counsel to Christian Care Centers

Media Mentions | May 23, 2022

Law360: Dallas Nursing Home Nonprofit Hits Ch. 11 With $64M Debt (log-in required)

Media Mentions | May 23, 2022

Reuters: Texas-based senior living facility enters bankruptcy to sell assets

News Releases | March 22, 2022

Seven Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to Thomson Reuters 2022 Texas Rising Stars List

News Releases | December 29, 2021

Three from Husch Blackwell Named to 2022 Texas Top Women Attorneys List

News Releases | March 23, 2021

Five Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to Thomson Reuters' 2021 Texas Rising Stars

News Releases | January 20, 2021

Three Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to 2021 "Top Women Lawyers" in Texas

Outside the Office

A former member of her college swim team, Lauren now enjoys yoga, annual triathlons and downhill skiing – particularly in Vail, Colorado. Having grown up in Wisconsin, she’s also a devoted Green Bay Packers fan. And she likes spending time with her Goldendoodle, Sophie.

Community Leadership

Lauren has volunteered her time and legal skills to the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, to the Equal Access to Justice Committee of the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL), as an instructor, and to a pro bono U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) visa case.