Background
Lester Hayes III, Armstead was born on January 13, 1958 in Tuskegee, Alabama, United States.
Lester Hayes III, Armstead was born on January 13, 1958 in Tuskegee, Alabama, United States.
Auburn University (Bachelor of Science, 1980). University of Alabama (Juris Doctor, 1983).
Worked at Melton, Espy, Williams & Hayes, Professional Corporation (Montgomery, Alabama) specializing in General Civil Practice. Litigation, Trials and Appeals in all State and Federal Courts, Administrative Agency Proceedings, Insurance, Medical and Legal Malpractice, Health, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Telecommunications, Probate, Domestic Relations, Criminal and Corporate Law. Admitted to the bar, 1984, Alabama.
Phi Delta Phi.
Member, Farrah Law Society, 1982-1984. Law Clerk to Honorable Randall Thomas, Montgomery County Circuit Court, 1983-1984. Member: Montgomery County (President, Young Lawyers Section, 1991) and American Bar Associations.
Alabama State Bar (President, Young Lawyers Section, 1993-1994).
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (President, Young Lawyers Section, 1992-1993). American Academy of Hospital Attorneys.
Melton, Espy, Williams & Hayes was founded in 1964 by Oakley Melton, Junior The firm offers a wide range of legal services with concentration in Litigation. The members of the firm practice before all State and Federal courts in all areas of civil law including: General Litigation, Products Liability, Health and hospital law, Premises liability, Insurance coverage disputes, Civil rights, litigation, Motor vehicle accidents, Employment discrimination, General insurance defense litigation, Commercial and contract disputes, Professional Liability, Construction litigation, Personal injury accidents for both plaintiffs and defendants, Representation before regulatory boards and agencies, Fraud and Environmental cases and Business disputes.
The firm also represents various governmental officials and agencies and business trade associations.
The firm members actively participate in state and local Bar association activities, continuing legal education seminars and civic affairs
Member, Farrah Law Society, 1982-1984. Law Clerk to Honorable Randall Thomas, Montgomery County Circuit Court, 1983-1984. Member: Montgomery County (President, Young Lawyers Section, 1991) and American Bar Associations.
Alabama State Bar (President, Young Lawyers Section, 1993-1994).
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (President, Young Lawyers Section, 1992-1993). American Academy of Hospital Attorneys.