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Fink & Hayes Law

Updated 2026-08-02 · 1,354 reviewed · 200 listed · Scored from 58 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(58) 82 composite score See reviews on Google
Special Needs PlanningEstate Planning Attorney
Fink & Hayes Law
Services
Special Needs Planning, Estate Planning Attorney
Reviews
58

What recent reviews say

Clients consistently report fast turnarounds and clear guidance. Cameron Bauer and Steve Hayes earn praise for explaining legal steps plainly, staying available to answer questions, and handling cases from start to settlement with minimal stress on the client side.

The firm's team (including Cameron Bauer and Attorney Hayes) gains trust by taking on difficult cases others turned away, settling quickly, and treating injured clients as genuine people in crisis rather than transactions. Staff keep clients informed at every step.

Praised for
  • responsive and quick to answer
  • clear explanations of legal process
  • genuinely caring and supportive
  • professional and attentive
  • handles everything smoothly
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Best for: People injured in accidents or at work who need fast, stress-free legal help.

Strengths

  • Takes on cases other firms refuse
  • Fast settlements
  • Clear step-by-step legal explanations
  • Available and responsive

Worth knowing

  • Cameron Bauer named repeatedly as lead attorney on cases
  • Attorney Hayes known for workers compensation expertise
  • Reaches settlements within weeks
  • Staff named include Justia and Avvo
  • Handles both auto accidents and workers compensation appeals

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.64 average across the 122 special needs planning businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 60% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 69
Review volume 77
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How fast do cases settle?
Clients report settlements within weeks. One recent case reached a favorable settlement in a few weeks after the firm took it on.
What if other lawyers have turned me down?
The firm takes on cases other firms refuse. Reviewers note they were rejected by more than a dozen firms before Fink & Hayes agreed to represent them.
Will I have to do a lot of work?
No. Clients describe minimal effort on their end; the firm handles everything and keeps you informed at each step.

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Last updated 2026-08-02