David A. Hays, Esq.
David Hays is the Principal and Founder of Collect World Wide and the Law Offices of David A. Hays, PLC. Mr. Hays is a native of Galesburg, Illinois where he graduated high school in 1969 as Class President.  Graduating from Illinois State University in 1973 he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science with a minor in history. Mr. Hays’ emphasis in international affairs concentrated on relations with Russia, China, the Near East, Japan and Western Europe.  

Mr. Hays holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence (law) degree from Washington University School of Law, graduating in 1977. He also holds a concurrent Masters of Business Administration Degree, from Washington University, St. Louis, Mo; 1977, with a major in Finance.

Mr. Hays is licensed also as a real estate broker, and is owner and founder of Hays & Associates, located in Tucson, Arizona. A member of the Arizona Bar since 1980, his areas of professional practice have included corporate law; real estate law; collections; securities law, and litigation. Mr. Hays has argued successfully throughout the legal system, including the Arizona Appellate Court and local jurisdictions. Mr. Hays also owned and managed Capital West Securities, securities Broker-Dealer specializing in undeveloped land limited partnerships, and was the General Partner of Sierra Vista Self-Storage, a highly successful real estate venture in Sierra Vista, Arizona. 

Mr. Hays has also incorporated experience in management and sales in some of the largest and fastest-growing collection agencies in the United States, where in his capacity as Sales Representative, he was repeatedly honored as Sales Representative of the Year for his achievements. He has been involved in collections for over 20 years, and his past and present clients include Dell Computer; Cisco Systems; Pennzoil; World Fuel Services; MGM Latin America; and many other large and recognizable companies.  Mr. Hays and his associates have collected delinquent accounts receivables in over 42 different countries. 

Mr. Hays has successfully represented his clients in extremely sensitive and complex debt recovery efforts over many years and innumerate scenarios.