Over 37 Years of Combined Experience

Real Estate Professionals, Investors, Business Owners and Consumers Choose HW Legal Group for Quick, Efficient, Reasonably Priced Legal Services

REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Services are often a flat affordable fee. This includes the purchase or sale of real property, land, lots, short sales and more.

CIVIL

LITIGATION

Breaches of contract can arise from poorly drafted agreements with unclear terms, ambiguous language, or a failure to address changing circumstances or dispute resolution, as well as from issues like misrepresentation, mutual errors, duress, or other underlying problems.

WILLS & TRUSTS

Estate planning is important regardless of age or wealth. This includes wills, trusts power of attorney and other legal documents.

INVESTORS

Investors may have different types of properties. We help with leases, 1031 exchanges and other investment concerns.

EMPLOYMENT

Employment law services help protect the rights of employees and employers, covering issues like wages, discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination.

Attorney Michael Hoard

Partner

24 Years of Dedicated Legal Service

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.

Attorney Lawrence Wooden

Partner

Practice Areas: Employment & Business Law • Estate Planning • Civil Litigation

Lawrence D. Wooden brings a wealth of experience and practical insight to every case he handles. A native of New Orleans, Lawrence earned both his Bachelor’s and MBA degrees from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, Florida.

After relocating to Charlotte, he earned his Juris Doctor from Charlotte School of Law in 2013, where he volunteered with the Charlotte Immigration Clinic and the Expungement Project, reinforcing his lifelong commitment to community advocacy.

Lawrence is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and is passionate about helping clients make informed legal and business decisions that align with both their short- and long-term goals.

Before founding HW Legal Group, Lawrence spent over seven years in the private and public sectors, holding key roles as a Finance Manager for a Property & Casualty Insurance company, a Fiscal Grant Manager with the City of New Orleans, and a Commercial Banking Underwriter for a major Midwestern bank.

Outside the office, Lawrence enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two sons, traveling, and cheering on his favorite football and basketball teams.

CLIENT AND PARTNER TESTIMONIALS

“I recently sold and bought a house and Hoard Law represented me for both transactions. [In my opinion], the buyer's lawyer was totally incompetent. If I didn't have my own lawyer, things would have been worse. Purchasing my new house went so smoothly and Michael Hoard was professional and knowledgeable. I appreciate him having everything prepared and organized and I recommend this law firm for your legal needs!"

Monica Nail, Repeat Client