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Edwin M. Hardy

Edwin M. Hardy

Edwin M. Hardy, P.C.
  • Bankruptcy, Consumer Law, Divorce ...
  • North Carolina
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M. Cutler November 15, 2021
Knowledgeable & Trustworthy I couldn’t be more impressed with the results from the work this firm did. Extensive knowledge of the law and extremely easy to work with. This is the type of firm you want in any situation. Amazing teamwork and incredible results. So professional and courteous.
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Biography

EDWIN HARDY has been practicing law for over 31 years. With more than 30 years experience at bankruptcy, he has over 3000 bankruptcies successfully filed to help people. He is a former member of the N.C. General Assembly as a State Representative in the N.C. House of Representatives where he served as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee. He has served on the N.C. Courts Commission and the Governor's Crime Commission. He is a past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Beaufort Regional Health Systems which operated Beaufort County Medical Center. He has also served as President of the Beaufort County Bar Association. He attended East Carolina University where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1989. We are a federally designated Debt Relief Agency helping people resolve debt problems and protect property through State and Federal consumer laws and bankruptcy laws in Chapter 11 of the U.S. Code.

Practice Areas
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Additional Practice Area
  • General Civil
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free Consultation for Bankruptcy, Tax Problems, Debt Relief, Debt Lawsuit Defense, Consumer Cases, Collection Agency Harassment, Collection Law Violations and Debt Settlement
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
    Personal Injury, Consumer Cases- Collection Agency Harassment, Collection Law Violations
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
North Carolina
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4th Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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Languages
  • French: Written
Professional Experience
Member
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
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Attorney
Edwin M. Hardy, P.C.
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Chairman of the Board
Beaufort County Health Systems
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Member
N.C. Courts Commission
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N.C. Member
Joint Legislative Commission on Seafood and Aquaculture
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Member
N.C. Governor's Crime Commission
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Member and Chairman of the Judiciary Committee
North Carolina General Assembly- House of Representatives
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Education
Gardner-Webb University
2009 Bankruptcy Litigation Model- Graduate; 2017 Damage Awards in Bankruptcy Litigation- Graduate; 2018 Advanced Litigation Skills in Bankruptcy- Graduate | Bankruptcy, Consumer Lawsuits, Debtor Lawsuits, Trial Skills,
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O. Max Gardner is considered the one of the premier bankruptcy litigators in the nation. His expertise is unquestioned and his classes are expensive (for a good reason) and much sought after to be accepted to attend.
Honors: These were seminars on law consisting of several 12 hour days.
Activities: O. Max Gardner School of Bankruptcy/Consumer Litigation - 3 Levels taken
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Wake Forest University School of Law
Juris Doctor (1989) | LAW
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East Carolina University
B.A. (1986) | History, Liberal ArtsPolitical Science
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Awards
Legislator of the Year
N.C. Bear Hunters Association
Outstanding Legislator
N.C. Wildlife Heritage Society
Pro Bono Service Award
Legal Aid of North Carolina
Professional Associations
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Member
- Current
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Speaking Engagements
Legislative Matters in N.C., Carolina Today Show on WNCT-TV, Greenville
NC Legislature
Gave update on matters in the NC Legislature
Local Hospital Needs & Review, County Commissioners Conference, Washington
County Commissioners
Gave update on the status of the local hospital. Recommended action on a new and expanded operating room. The Commissioners approved and financed the new 5 room operating room wing.
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
Washington Office
2011 W 15th St
Washington, NC 27889
Telephone: (252) 975-3010
Fax: (252) 364-4979
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Notice: By appointment evenings and weekends