TRUSTED SINCE 2009 · AUSTIN, TX

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Sterling & Hayes Law fights for people and businesses across Texas — personal injury, business disputes, family matters, and estate planning, handled with clarity and grit.

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15+

Years Practicing

1,200+

Cases Won

$40M+

Recovered

4.9/5

Client Rating

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WHO WE ARE

A firm built on straight talk and hard work

Founded in 2009 by Maria Sterling and David Hayes, our firm has grown into a 14-attorney practice without losing the thing clients say they value most: we actually pick up the phone.

We combine courtroom-tested litigation experience with transparent, flat-fee options for business and estate work — so you always know where you stand.

Free case review

No fee unless we win*

PRACTICE AREAS

Where we fight for you

Personal Injury

Auto accidents, slip & fall, and workplace injury claims. We handle insurers so you can focus on recovery.

Business Law

Formation, contracts, and commercial disputes for founders and growing companies.

Family Law

Divorce, custody, and support matters handled with discretion and a steady hand.

Estate Planning

Wills, trusts, and probate — plans that protect your family, not just your assets.

Real Estate

Closings, leases, and property disputes for owners, landlords, and tenants.

Mediation

Faster, lower-cost resolution for disputes that don't need a courtroom.

HOW IT WORKS

Four steps to peace of mind

Free Consultation

Tell us what happened. No cost, no obligation.

Case Strategy

We map your options and the fastest path forward.

We Handle It

Filings, negotiations, and court — we do the heavy lifting.

Resolution

Settlement, verdict, or signed agreement — clearly explained.

MEET THE FIRM

Attorneys who show up

Maria Sterling

Founding Partner · Personal Injury

18 years litigating injury claims; former insurance defense attorney who now works exclusively for plaintiffs.

David Hayes

Founding Partner · Business Law

Advises founders from formation through exit; former in-house counsel at a Series C startup.

Priya Anand

Senior Associate · Family & Estate

Board-certified in family law; guides clients through custody and estate matters with calm precision.

CLIENT STORIES

What clients say

"After my accident Maria's team got me a settlement in 4 months, 3x what the insurer first offered. They called back every single time."

Jordan Reyes

"David restructured our founder agreement before our seed round closed. Clear, fast, and flat-fee as promised."

Alicia Ng, CEO Fernbank Labs

"Priya walked us through a difficult custody case with patience and zero surprises. We felt prepared at every hearing."

Marcus & Elena Ford

QUESTIONS

Frequently asked

Do you offer free consultations?

Yes — every new personal injury or family law case starts with a free, no-obligation 30-minute consultation.

How is personal injury pricing structured?

Personal injury cases are handled on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win your case.

Do you handle cases outside Texas?

We're licensed in Texas and partner with trusted counsel in neighboring states for multi-jurisdiction matters.

How fast will I hear back?

We respond to every new inquiry within one business day, usually much sooner.

Ready to talk to someone who'll actually fight for you?

Reach out today for a free, no-pressure case review.

Call (555) 201-8420

GET IN TOUCH

Let's talk about your case

482 Meridian Avenue, Suite 700, Austin, TX 78701

(555) 201-8420

contact@sterlinghayeslaw.com

Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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