Michael Hoard

Attorney Michael Hoard began his career in 1999 as a prosecutor with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. It was there, while arguing appeals as an Assistant Attorney General, that his lifelong passion for advocacy was born.

After years of public service, Michael founded a law firm, expanding from his hometown of Chicago to Charlotte’s SouthPark community. Today, the firm focuses on bankruptcy law, real estate transactions, and estate planning, helping individuals and businesses protect what matters most.

Beyond the courtroom, Michael is deeply committed to community impact. He actively serves on several nonprofit boards that promote fair and equitable housing, bringing the same tenacity he shows in his legal practice to his civic work.

That fierce dedication is what keeps clients and real estate partners returning to HW Legal Group, a firm built on trust, experience, and unwavering advocacy.