Lawton Lawyers

I am a Consumer Law Attorney primarily practicing FORECLOSURE DEFENSE and Credit Card Defense. I also practice Bankruptcy Law and other areas. Please review my website at www.Hayward-Law.com .

While in law school, I was the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Trial Advocacy and was recognized in Who’s Who Among American Law Students. Upon receiving my law degree, I received a Commission as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. I was subsequently promoted to Captain and served with distinction, receiving the Army Achievement Medal and Army Commendation Medal. I was subsequently awarded the National Defense Service Ribbon and Certificate of Appreciation for Faithful and Exemplary performance of duty during Operation Desert Storm.

I then served as Special...

I take DUI defense extremely seriously. With the right knowledge it is possible, and even easy, in some cases to beat DUI charges. I have won several DUI trials, including bench and jury trials. I have also won many preliminary hearings for DUI cases, which is a phenomenal result because it keeps the legal costs down and gets the person a win without having to go through the entire criminal justice system.

I am the State Delegate for the National College for DUI Defense. I went to the Intensive DUI Summer Training Course from 2015-2019 at Harvard University, and I was...

I chose to represent people who unfortunately suffered a life-altering injury because I saw first-hand the impact that this can have on a loved one and their family. What sets me apart is that when a client leaves my office, they have peace of mind knowing that they and their family will be protected. I have been representing injured clients for over a decade and have recovered tens of millions of dollars in damages for my clients.

First and foremost, I make sure they get the proper medical care that they require. I provide representation for Workers’ Compensation, Heart and Lung...

Atty. Lawrence P. Zale is an experienced, registered patent attorney who has extensive experience in all aspects of Intellectual Property and related business matters. He has drafted and prosecuted hundreds of patents through issuance, counseled start-ups, and was an executive with several global companies, such as Tyco International and ALSTOM Power, Inc. NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Managed a global Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio for medical device product lines having approximately $1.3B in annual sales • Managed a global IP portfolio for electric power generation equipment with approximately $3.0B in annual sales. • Coded simulation software for a subcontractor of NASA for the US Space Shuttle Program in...

Michael Lehutsky is a lifelong resident of Wayne County and 1982 graduate of Western Wayne High School. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Pre-Law with a minor in sociology and criminology, from Penn State University in 1986. In 1989 he obtained his law degree from the Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh where his studies emphasized trial tactics and litigation. While at Duquesne he served as an executive editor of the school's law review. Upon completing his education Mike returned to Wayne County where he began his legal practice as an associate attorney with...

Matthew T. Muckler is the founding attorney of Muckler Law, LLC, and a leading authority in criminal defense. Having been licensed in Pennsylvania since 2008, Matthew has demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system—insights he gained not just as a defense attorney but also during his tenure as a Luzerne County Assistant District Attorney.

Former County Prosecutor Former Chief Deputy Attorney General - Child Predator Section Skilled Trial Attorney

Graduate of Duquesne School of Law- 2003. Private Practice since 2005.

Roger Mattes, JR. President - Mattes & Mattes, P.C., Scranton, PA - 5/89 to Present. Litigation Attorney in a General Practice firm with strong emphasis in Bankruptcy, Debtor/Creditor Law, Commercial Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Family law, and Workers’ Compensation. Trial experience in both State and Federal Courts. Realtor - Hinerfeld Realty - Scranton, PA - 12/84 to 01/89. Real Estate Broker with a strong concentration on commercial and industrial transactions, as well as residential sales. Worked on complex financing including conventional mortgages, MIDAS loans, Sale/Leaseback arrangements, SLIBCO loans, owner financing. Industrial, residential and commercial appraisals. ...