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Law Office of J. Michael Hayes

69 Delaware Ave Ste 1111, Buffalo, NY 14202

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Google Rating
5/5
11 reviews
Accident Reviews Analyzed
10
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Our AI read all 10 of this firm's written Google reviews (spanning Feb 2019–Apr 2025); 10 were about accident/injury cases and were used to score this firm, out of 11 total Google reviews (many are ratings-only with no written text).

What Clients Say

Accident clients praise compassionate, communicative attorneys who keep them informed throughout the process and achieve satisfying outcomes; Deanna DeVries Russell is specifically highlighted for handling a car accident case with professionalism and empathy.

Client Review Highlights

67
Fights for clients
90
Communication
70
Client focus

Scores 0–100 derived from FMAL's analysis of client reviews. 70+ = strong signal. These are algorithmic estimates, not verified statements of fact.

My case was given excellent attention, everything was explained throughout the whole process. Mr.
I never was made to feel like a number and always felt as though my best interest (not just the case) was the most important thing.

Accident clients praise compassionate, communicative attorneys who keep them informed throughout the process and achieve satisfying outcomes; Deanna DeVries Russell is specifically highlighted for handling a car accident case with professionalism and empathy.

FMAL Score Breakdown

The bars show the raw quality of each signal. The overall score also weighs how much evidence backs it.

Google rating
100
Review sentiment
96
Case results
76
Communication
90
Fights for clients
67

Signals scored by our AI from 10 accident-case reviews — evidence: medium — a moderate review sample.

Why 69? Limited data — only 10 accident-case reviews found, so the score stays near a neutral baseline rather than committing to a high or low number yet. The bars reflect the few reviews we analyzed.

Accident Types Handled

Based on what real clients describe in their reviews and the firm's verified results. “Primary” = a core focus by client volume.

Motorcycle Accident
$350K1 client review
Car Accident
$1.2M1 client review
Truck Accident
$5.1Mverified result
Wrongful Death
1 client review

Track Record

Verified motor-vehicle-accident results published by the firm.

$5.1M
Largest result
8+
Verified results
35+ years
In practice

Firm Details

Practice Areas: Car Accident, Truck Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Wrongful Death
Languages: English
Free Consultation: Yes
Contingency Fee: Yes — no upfront cost
Experience: 35+ years
About:

Law Office of J. Michael Hayes is a personal injury law firm in Buffalo, NY representing accident victims in car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, wrongful death cases. It holds a 5.0/5 rating across 11 Google reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Law Office of J. Michael Hayes offer free consultations?+

Yes. Law Office of J. Michael Hayes offers free initial consultations for accident victims in Buffalo, New York. You can discuss your case at no cost before deciding to hire them.

Does Law Office of J. Michael Hayes work on contingency?+

Yes. Law Office of J. Michael Hayes works on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing upfront and they only collect a fee if they win your case.

What types of cases does Law Office of J. Michael Hayes handle?+

Law Office of J. Michael Hayes handles car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident cases in Buffalo, New York. Visit their profile for the full list of practice areas and to check if they handle your specific type of accident.

What is Law Office of J. Michael Hayes's FMAL Score?+

Law Office of J. Michael Hayes has an FMAL Score of 69 out of 100. Our AI reads every accident-case Google review and the firm's documented case results; the score combines review sentiment (42%), client-experience factors like communication and fighting for maximum compensation (36%), and verified case results (22%). No firm can pay to change their score.

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