Jefferson R. Hayden

Jefferson Hayden is the chair of Gammage & Burnham’s Litigation Group, specializing in real estate, healthcare, and complex commercial litigation. Under his leadership, the firm’s litigation team continues to expand, enhancing its ability to deliver strategic, cost-effective solutions for clients facing complex legal challenges. With extensive experience in both state and federal courts, as well as alternative dispute resolution forums, Jefferson is recognized for his ability to navigate intricate legal matters and achieve favorable outcomes for clients.

As a seasoned commercial litigator, Jefferson’s practice encompasses a wide range of areas, allowing him to provide comprehensive legal support to his clients. In real estate, he helps clients protect and enforce their rights related to both personal and commercial properties. His expertise includes handling matters such as real estate title disputes, condemnation, easement and boundary disputes, trustee sale and foreclosure disputes, commercial and residential evictions, and real estate lease and purchase contract disputes.

In the healthcare sector, Jefferson primarily focuses on medical negligence defense for physicians, dentists, nurses, hospitals, laboratories, and other professionals involved in malpractice cases and board disciplinary proceedings. He also offers guidance to healthcare professionals in response to civil or criminal subpoenas and assists in defending or prosecuting their legal rights in commercial contexts.

Jefferson’s complex commercial litigation experience is equally diverse, handling matters including complex contract disputes, trademark disputes, federal multi-district litigation, class action defense, corporate internal investigations for financial misconduct, and telecommunication disputes.

Jefferson’s strategic insights and leadership have been instrumental in the growth of the firm’s litigation team, creating a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence and client-focused service. His extensive experience and proven track record in navigating complex legal challenges ensure that clients receive the highest level of representation. By hiring Jefferson, clients can trust they are partnering with a seasoned advocate committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for their unique legal needs.

Court Admissions

• State Bar of Arizona

Publications

“Social Media Concerns Potentially Affecting Arizona’s Real Estate Industry”, Snell & Wilmer Real Estate Litigation Blog, 2014

Significant Representations

• Defended national title insurance underwriter and local title and escrow companies against claims of bad faith and fraud.
• Represented various business in condemnation proceedings, including national restaurant chain, national hotel chain, and regional railroad company.
• Defended a national bank in federal and state court litigation challenging validity of foreclosure proceedings.
• Defended regional financial institution from state and federal claims of misconduct relating to issuance of a corporate credit card.
• Represented real estate development companies in wrongful recordation and quiet title litigation.
• Represented restaurants and business owners in lease restructuring disputes.
• Defended international real estate brokerage company in trademark infringement and breach of contract dispute.
• Represented residential housing clients in pursuing eviction of tenants for failure to comply with terms of applicable leases, health and safety violations, or risk of irreparable harm.
• Defended major health care institution in putative class action arising out of alleged improperly withheld health care benefits.
• Defended clinical research company in wrongful death litigation.
• Defended national blood testing laboratory in medical malpractice action.
• Defend national franchisor in litigation relating to disputes with area directors and franchisees.
• Represented international corporation plaintiffs in breach of contract and collections matters.
• Defended medical professionals in malpractice and medical board matters.
• Represented corporation during internal investigation of criminal conduct by executive and subsequent criminal prosecution and conviction.
• Represent individuals and companies in criminal proceedings brought by state or local authorities.
• Assisted individuals and corporations in obtaining orders of protection.

Professional & Community Involvement

• Arizona Asian American Bar Association
• Arizona Association of Defense Counsel
• Scottsdale League for the Arts, 2012-2018
  • President, 2017-2018
  • Treasurer, 2015-2017
  • Board of Directors, 2013-2018
  • Membership Committee Chairman, 2013-2015
  • Grants Committee Member, 2013
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, 2005-2008
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona, 2002-2005
• Volunteer Lawyers Program of Arizona