About Hayden Pace
My name is on the firm. I take full responsibility for ensuring each of my clients is provided the highest level of service available. I derive a great deal of pride by exceeding each client’s expectations, especially when that client faces a daunting business or legal challenge.

As a trial lawyer, I will not be outworked by the opposition. Focused preparation and intelligent effort enable me to take risks that create results for my clients. But success cannot be achieved without adequate communication. I believe that accessibility and responsiveness are critical components for effective representation, so I provide my cell phone number to my clients during our first meeting. Through active partnerships with my clients, I am able to bring disputes to resolution as swiftly as possible.

I have ten years of experience handling all phases of complex disputes involving claims of significant damages – from pre-litigation investigations and negotiations to trial and appellate proceedings. My experience provides the edge necessary to design a legal strategy best suited to achieve my clients’ goals. My drive provides me the tenacity to forcefully execute the strategy.

My practice is focused on representing individuals and business entities involved in contract disputes, business torts and entertainment-related litigation. I have not only tried bench and jury trials in state and federal courts, but have successfully represented clients in ADR proceedings such as arbitration and mediation.

Significant representation
  • Successful representation of an Atlanta radio station and one of its broadcast personalities in a defamation action that confirmed First Amendment protections for the expression of opinion
  • Successful representation of an NBA All-Star player in fraud and breach of contract action concerning failed investment. Obtained complete dismissal of all claims on summary judgment.
  • Successful representation of an international retailer in trademark infringement action involving sale of alleged counterfeit hair care products
  • Successful representation of world’s leading aerospace company in multi-million dollar lawsuit involving claims of breach of contract, fraud and tortious interference with business relations arising from failed international weapons sale
  • Successful representation of Georgia-based real estate developer seeking specific performance of purchase contract for multi-million dollar property
  • Representation of Atlanta-based music and film producers in connection with breach of contract, copyright infringement and defamation actions
  • Successful defense following federal bench trial of securities fraud case filed by the SEC seeking disgorgement of $7MM from organizers of registered limited liability partnerships
  • Successful representation of a plaintiff in breach of contract, fraud and breach of warranty action involving purchase of $1.8MM of vintage American race car chassis and parts alleged to be unauthentic
Published opinions
  • Boeing Co. v. Blane Intl. Group, 276 Ga. App. 672, 624 S.E.2d 227 (2005)
  • J&E Builders, Inc. v. R. C. Development, Inc., 285 Ga. App. 457, 646 S.E.2d 299 (2007)
  • In re Trusted Net Media Holding, LLC, 334 B.R. 470 (N.D. Ga. 2005)
  • SEC v. Merchant Capital, LLC, 400 F. Supp.2d 1336 (N.D. Ga. 2005)
  • DaimlerChrysler Motors Co. v. Clemente, 294 Ga. App. 38, 668 S.E.2d 737 (2008)
  • DaimlerChrysler Motors Co. v. Jackson, 294 Ga. App. 498, 669 S.E.d 405 (2008)
Professional and Community Involvement
  • Board Member of the Artemis Guild for the Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta, Georgia
  • Atlanta History Center volunteer (Created recorded interviews of WWII veterans for compilation in the U.S. Library of Congress)
  • Georgia Lawyers for the Arts volunteer (Provide pro bono services – including representation, contract review, drafting and negotiation – to local artists, musicians and actors)
  • Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (Represented the best interests of children involved in divorce and custody disputes as a court appointed Guardian Ad Litem)
  • Recently, Hayden was honored by his legal peers for his business litigation expertise by his selection as a 2010 Georgia Super Lawyer® Rising Star, an honor bestowed upon only the top 2.5% of attorneys under 40 years old.
Education
  • Juris Doctorate, Emory University School of Law, 2000
  • Bachelor of Arts, Government, University of Virginia, 1997
Admitted to practice in California, Georgia and New York