Michael Hoard

Michael Hoard is a partner at HW Legal Group in Charlotte, North Carolina. His current work focuses on bankruptcy, real estate transactions, and estate planning for individuals and businesses. He helps clients address debt-related problems, property decisions, and financial legal concerns. His background in litigation and public service informs the practical advice he brings to matters affecting a client’s financial position.

Michael earned his J.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 1999 and a bachelor’s degree in English from Truman State University in 1996. His legal training prepared him for both courtroom advocacy and transactional matters. He draws on that foundation when explaining legal choices involving bankruptcy, real estate, and protection of important personal or business interests.

He began his legal career in 1999 with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, working as an assistant attorney general on appellate matters. Michael later helped establish private legal practices and worked as a corporate attorney for Northern Trust Company. Those roles gave him experience with litigation, financial institutions, and legal concerns faced by people and businesses before his work in Charlotte.

Michael Hoard is involved with nonprofit boards concerned with access to housing and community development. His work connects advocacy and the practical demands of property and debt matters. He helps clients understand legal procedures, assess possible options, and plan next steps involving bankruptcy filings, real estate transactions, and estate-related issues while maintaining a focus on clear communication and individual circumstances.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, HW Legal Group
• Member, The North Carolina State Bar

Licensed State

• North Carolina

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