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Donald J Hayden

Donald J Hayden

USA 2026

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Litigation: General Commercial

Florida

16 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

After almost 30 years of practice at one of the largest international law firms, Baker McKenzie, and managing the disputes practice of the Miami Office of that same firm, Don’s practice has since been focused on cross border disputes, and he has confidence in advocating in both US courtrooms or before a myriad of international arbitration tribunals. His representative clients include both public and private companies and investors in both in-bound and out-bound ventures. He has been involved in a wide variety of class and multi-district litigations in the courts as well as a similar diversity of claims in his arbitration practice.

Career

After he left Baker McKenzie, Don joined the Miami Office of Berger Singerman. At Berger Singerman, he co-managed that firm’s Dispute Resolution practice, where he met Etan Mark. Etan, Don and Josh Migdal opened Mark Migdal & Hayden almost five years ago.

Hayden is the present Chairman of the Miami International Arbitration Society and otherwise active on the Florida Bar Civil Rules Committee.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - Florida

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Donald Hayden represents both individuals and companies in a broad range of commercial disputes, and offers notable experience handling cross-border cases.

Strengths

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  • His work product is outstanding.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Don Hayden stands out in every way – not just for his litigation expertise but for his calm, strategic presence in high-pressure situations.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Don Hayden is a skillful lawyer.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • He brings a rare mix of courtroom credibility, tactical foresight and commercial instinct that allows him to navigate complex disputes with elegance and discipline.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • His ability to synthesize nuance, provide perspective and deliver strategic counsel makes him invaluable. He’s not just a litigator, he’s a trusted adviser.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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Florida

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