Brent Hays

Brent Hays is a litigation attorney with BFP Law Firm in Tennessee whose listed practice areas are family law and civil litigation. His background also includes juvenile law, criminal law, contracts, and business entity creation. He assists clients with legal matters involving family relationships, contested civil claims, and related court proceedings. His experience includes both private law practice and legal work for the state of Tennessee.

Brent earned a Juris Doctor and a Master of Arts in Public Policy from Regent University in Virginia in 1997. He previously graduated cum laude from Belmont University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice in 1991. He was admitted to practice law in Tennessee in 1997. His combined education in legal analysis, public policy, and behavioral subjects informs his work in family and civil litigation.

After law school, Brent entered private practice before joining the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. There he spent several years handling child protection and custody proceedings. He returned to private practice in 2005 and worked with the LegalShield division at Blackburn and McCune. He later practiced with Merritt Webb PLLC for nearly two decades. His varied experience includes family and juvenile matters, civil disputes, contracts, and criminal law issues.

Brent received the Member’s Choice Award in 2007, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2017, and 2021 for his work with Pre-Paid Legal Services and LegalShield members. His career spans government legal work, family-related disputes, and civil litigation. His experience with different client problems supports a practical approach to resolving legal issues. Brent Hays draws on his background in public service and private practice to assist individuals and organizations with civil and family law concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, BFP Law
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• Regent University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Regent University
  Master of Arts (MA) in Public Policy
• Belmont University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology and Criminal Justice

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