Mark Hayden joined the firm in January of 2013. He was born and raised in Binghamton, NY. He graduated from the University at Albany in 1992 where he graduated cum laude with his degree in Political Science and a minor in History. Mark then graduated from Albany Law School in May of 1995 and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1996. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association.
Mark comes to the firm with vast experience in New York’s Workers Compensation Law. He spent eleven years representing insurance carriers and self- insured employers in Workers’ Compensation claims. Previous to that, Mark spent four years representing disabled individuals in Social Security Disability matters.
Outside of work, Mark’s time is spent with his wife, Joanne, and their two sons in their numerous athletic and school activities. In addition, Mark possesses a passion for the sport of rugby, in which he has played for over 20 years. He has been active as a player, coach, and administrator for the sport he loves. Rugby exemplifies the features of hard work, dedication, and team work which he brings to every aspect of his day.
One person Mark admires is long-time basketball coach, Bobby Knight, whose quote “The will to succeed is important, but what’s more important is the will to prepare”, are words of wisdom that Mark lives by every day.
Year Joined Organization:
2013
Areas of Practice:
Bar Admissions:
New York, 1996
Education:
Albany Law School Union University, Albany, New York, 1995 Juris Doctor
University at Albany, New York, May 1992 Bachelor of Arts
Honors: Cum Laude, New York State Assembly Internship
Classes/Seminars Taught:
Lecturer, “Workers’ Compensation Law and Practice: What’s New in New York Workers’ Compensation: Legislation, Regulation and Case Law”, Sterling Education Services, Buffalo, March 2016.
Past Employment Positions:
Buckner and Kourofsky Law Firm
Binder and Binder Law Firm