Serving for 24 Years and counting Attorney Hoard began his legal career in 1999 as a prosecutor in the Illinois Attorney General's Office. It was during his time as an Assistant Attorney General arguing appeals that his passion for advocacy was ignited. Michael opened his own small firm in his hometown of Chicago and an office in Charlotte's SouthPark region; shifting his focus to helping individuals and businesses with bankruptcy law, real estate transactions and estate planning.Michael serves the community fiercely as a member of several nonprofit organizations, even sitting on the board for groups that advocate for fair and equitable housing. As a real estate attorney, it's that same ferociousness that keeps clients and real estate partners coming back to Hoard Law.Learn more about Hoard Law