Expert Legal Services for Birth Injury, Obstetric Violence, and Advocacy for Midwives and Doulas

advocacy for Families

We provide counsel, representation, and advocacy to birthing people and families who have experienced injury, obstetric violence, discriminatory treatment, and the violation of informed consent during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period. 

Advocacy for Midwives

We offer expert legal support and advocacy to community-based midwives in civil litigation, proceedings before state agencies, and negotiations to resolve disputes with clients and hospitals. We also offer counsel and document review to proactively minimize your risks.

Advocacy for Doulas

We advise, protect, and represent doulas and doula organizations on matters ranging from client agreements and disputes to civil defense and negotiations with insurers and state agencies.

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INTERNATIONAL ADVOCACY

Hermine is an international thought leader whose public speaking informs and inspires audiences on a wide range of issues at the intersection of law, human rights, and maternal healthcare, including: 

  • informed consent

  • the integration of medicine and midwifery

  • women’s human rights in maternity care locally and globally.

Hermine gives keynote speeches, presents at plenary sessions, and participates in panels at global and US conferences.

Among the many organizations she has addressed are:

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Testimonials

  • When my multi-million dollar company was sued and we had interviewed one legal firm after another to represent us, we chose Hermine. She is a fearless and gifted lawyer. She is hands down the best advocate you can have, and I rest easy knowing she has my back.”

    – J.J., Birth Center Owner

  • “Hermine is a real advocate for the profession of midwifery and the midwifery model of care. Her expertise and understanding in obstetrical cases were integral to the positive outcome of my experience. Hermine’s caring and professional demeanor was always evident. I recommend Hermine Hayes-Klein without hesitation.”

    — M.P.C., Certified Nurse Midwife

  • "Hermine is the perfect synergy of compassion, intelligence, tenacity, and expertise. I feel incredibly lucky and blessed to have had her help when I was in a very vulnerable position. Her warm, confident manner put me at ease so that I was able to pour out my story to her without feeling judged. Hermine created a strong case for me after I had been told by a previous attorney that I didn't have one. She believed in me and wanted the highest and best outcome for me and my child, which is exactly what we got!”

    — J.T., Parent

Hermine Hayes-Klein in the Washington Post

Covid-19 exposes the need for midwives

The coronavirus pandemic is reminding us that birth doesn’t require hospitals or doctors.