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4.6 /5.0
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Edwin M. Hardy
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Biography
Edwin "Sandy" Hardy has practiced Bankruptcy law in eastern North Carolina for 31 years. He was born and raised here. He has successfully filed thousands of bankruptcies. He is a former state legislator in the North Carolina House of Representatives where he served as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee. He has served on the North Carolina Courts Commission, the NC Governor's Crime Commission and the Joint Legislative Commission on Seafood and Aquaculture. He is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. He graduated from East Carolina University and Wake Forest University School of Law. He also served for eight years on the Board of Trustees of Beaufort Regional Health Systems which operated Beaufort County Medical Center amongst other healthcare businesses. He served as Chairman of the Board for over three years. He is a federally designated Debt Relief Agent helping people obtain relief from their debt problems and to protect property through the U.S. Code and State and Federal consumer protection and bankruptcy laws.
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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
75%
37 years | 3,500 cases
Criminal Defense
10%
37 years | 1,000 cases
Debt Settlement
5%
37 years | 200 cases
Family
5%
37 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
15%-50%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 36 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1989
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2013
Location
Edwin M. Hardy, P.C.
(252) 644-6533
Mobile
(252) 364-4979
Fax
2011 W 15th St, Washington, NC, 27889
bankruptcyeast.net/Online Presence
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Posted by leanne mixon | May 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Outstanding Representation and Counsel
You will be highly satisfied with Mr. Hardy....I was involved in a highly contested, high conflict, long and drawn out custody battle. It was a 5 year ordeal. My emotions were everywhere. My daughter was 18 months at the start. I was terrified and didnt know what to expect. He led me through every st...
Posted by Jeffrey | May 06, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Great free advice!
I am a creditor (Won small claims case) and the person owing me money filled for Bankruptcy. Well, I had no idea what to do to get my money that I was owed. So I found out that Edwin Hardy gave free bankruptcy legal advice. He donated about 30 minutes of his time to me and told me everything I needed...
Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2017 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Rude and Unprofessional
Mr. Hardy spent 10 minutes of his time rudely and unprofessionally berating me without giving me the opportunity to explain what my actual question was in regards to a bankruptcy case that involves my assets. He was in my opinion belligerent and hateful, with his legal advice being essentially that ...
Posted by Allen Hardison | June 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Unprofessional
Did not know what he was doing and was highly unprofessional in a child custody case! I lost custody to my Ex who was dating a registered sex offender at the time. Also during my cu custody fight I got a traffic violation for speeding. I signed a waiver to not appear in court for a traffic ticket, ...
Edwin Hardy
Replied last June 24, 2016There was a reason this client lost his custody case. I'll refer you to the public record of the trial in the courthouse. It was not because of my representation. Next, I did amazing work to save this guy's driver's license. I stand by it.
Posted by Jennifer | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Poor Representation
I hired this attorney to represent me in a custody case. He spoke very highly and accomplished for hire. I paid a one time flat fee to have him try the full case. Upon entering the courtroom he encouraged me to take the offer for joint custody that the other attorney offered instead of assisting me w...
Edwin Hardy
Replied last November 10, 2015This mother had a difficult custody case involving interstate custody having just moved here approximately one month prior. The father attempted to get jurisdiction established in two states other than my client's new home state of NC. Everything I did in order to get jurisdiction established in NC was successful, thus the case was heard here in client's home state and the father had to travel here to hear the case. Next, I got the mother client temporary custody and rather limited visitation for the father. The father had to provide all transportation for the minor child for visitation which is a victory of itself. Mother wanted supervised visitation for the father, but the judge said even if all her evidence was believed would not warrant a supervised visitation situation. Client agreed to have counsel negotiate a consent order that was favorable to her in all aspects except supervised visitation for father. I never advised her to accept an offer of joint custody. I did explain joint custody and that joint custody with her having primary custody has little, if any, difference than sole custody. I said it was her choice. We negotiated for her to have sole temporary custody which would last indefinitely. She accepted it, then demanded the order just say "Temporary Visitation Order". I advised against it, but complied with client's wishes. I had advised the opposing counsel to entitle the order "Temporary Custody Order" and was pleased when opposing counsel complied (as that was the proper way to entitle it and protected my client more!). Client got upset and demanded it be entitled a visitation order as opposing counsel WANTED it based on information that did not come from me. Clients who "know" more than their attorney are usually disappointed. This client had ideas about law that were just plain wrong and was upset anytime I explained the law contrary to her beliefs and understanding or desires even. I stayed in close contact by text, phone calls, meetings and email. There were dozens of email, dozens of texts, numerous phone calls and numerous meetings. I charged a flat fee based on a normal amount of time for a case like this, but it turned into a very time intensive case which I gladly provided the time. Client was very uncooperative in turning over financial information to the opposing counsel for child support calculation (which she would RECEIVE child support!!!!). And made a comment in an email that "his attorney is sure working hard for him." I did not agree to represent her in child support, but agreed to assist in exchange of financial information. She took my advice to be cooperative in exchanging financial information as disloyalty to her. I knew about her finances and there was no harmful information there. The local Child Support Enforcement Agency has attorneys that assist in the collection of child support and are very effective. I explained if she hired an attorney for child support that they could do no better, but would charge her handsomely for a service that is publicly provided for a very minimal one time charge. This client seemed happy with my services up to the point of providing financial information which the opposing side is entitled to. She did not want to provide it and did not like that I advised her to provide it as there was no potential harm to do so. I had her take her demand for partial refund to the NC State Bar Fee Dispute Resolution Committee and they summarily rejected it for dispute resolution explaining to her that there was not any issue and that my fee was reasonable for the services provided. I accomplished everything this client needed or wanted with the exception of supervised visitation for the father which has a very high standard to uphold to get. Regarding the Order, in response to me saying "Read attached. Is this what you wanted and the way you wanted it? Thanks. Sandy". She said "Sandy, these are correct. They are the final changes... thank you."
Edwin M. Hardy's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with and against Mr. Hardy on different matters, and have gotten to know him outside of the courtroom at political and civic functions. Mr. Hardy has a lot of experience and fights to ensure his client's best interests are represented and protected. Mr. Hardy is a great lawyer and I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Mr. Hardy since before he became a lawyer, and I shared an office with him for eight years. He's an outstanding attorney, a relentless advocate for his clients who relishes hard work and results. He gives 100% to his clients and is particularly dedicated to honing his skills as a bankruptcy practitioner. He thrives in the courtroom--it's fun to watch him sink his teeth into a case, particularly during cross-examination. He's not afraid to go toe-to-toe with a prosecutor. His staff is also dedicated and conscientious, and I think anyone who hires him will be well-served."
"I endorse Edwin Hardy. I have know Mr. Hardy for over 25 years and have been on the opposite side of the courtroom from him on dozens of cases. He is always prepared and represents his clients well. I often refer cases to Mr. Hardy that I can not take myself. I know Mr. Hardy to be honest and a zealous advocate. Additionally, he has given much to him community personally and professionally."
"I endorse this lawyer. His integrity is impeccable and I have known him for 25 years. He has represented me, my family and friends with the most effective proficiency. I have seen him conduct numerous trials and he has won dozens of criminal jury trials in State and Federal court. He is THE go-to lawyer in this region of the State for any debt matters. He won an appeal in a business matter of mine before the N.C. Court of Appeals saving me over $30,000.00 after attorney fees, which his are very reasonable. Any Bankruptcy, Debt disputes/settlements, Criminal, Traffic, Divorce or Custody matters I would highly recommend you hire him."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013.
Suspension With All Stayed issued in NC, 2013
updated on 09/22/2015Suspension stayed means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.
Edwin’s comment:
“The Bar found no client suffered any harm and the terms of the discipline basically just required the attorney to keep in compliance with record keeping rules. Attorney and the Bar disputed the record keeping practices of the attorney. Attorney and the Bar agreed for the attorney to change his record keeping practices and settled the matter without hearing.”
Honors
2025
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Outstanding Service, Beaufort County Health Systems
2000
Outstanding Public Service Award, Beaufort County Republican Party
1998
Outstanding Legislator, Wildlife Heritage Society
1998
Legislator of the Year, N.C. Trappers Association
1998
Outstanding Legislator, N.C. Bear Hunters Association
1991
Pro Bono Service Award, Pamlico Sound Legal Services
1991
Pro Bono, Legal Services of North Carolina
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Attorney, Edwin M. Hardy, P.C.
2005 - 2010
Chairman of the Board, Beaufort County Health Systems
1997 - 2000
Member, N.C. Governors Crime Commission
1997 - 1999
Member of House of Representatives, N.C. General Assembly
1997 - 2001
Member, N.C. Courts Commission
1997 - 2000
Member, N.C. Joint Legislative Commission on Seafood and Aquaculture
Associations
2014 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember
2010 - Present
Pete Barry's FDCPA BootcampGraduate Fellow
2009 - Present
Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Boot CampGraduate Fellow
1994 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2003 - 2012
Beaufort County Health SystemsBoard of Directors
1997 - 1999
North Carolina House of Representatives, Judiciary CommitteeChairman
1991 - 1992
Beaufort County Bar AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Daniels (Bankr.E.D.N.C., 2013)
Ruled in favor of debtor. Personal injury settlement was protected and client kept proceeds.
In re Foster, 348 B.R. 58 (Bankr.E.D.N.C., 2006)
Favorable To Client- Property Protected
Education
1989
Wake Forest University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
East Carolina University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
County Commissioners Meeting
Local Hospital Needs
2003
Annual Meeting
Election Law
2001
Social Studies
Law and Legislating
2000
Social Studies
Law and Legislating
1999
Social Studies
Law and Legislating
1999
Annual Convention
Law and Wildlife Resources
1998
The Morning Drive Show
N.C. Legislature and Politics
1998
Noon Rotary of Washington
Local Issues in the Legislature
1998
Carolina Today Show on WNCT-TV
Legislative Matters in N.C.
1997
N.C. Farm Bureau Raleigh Meeting
Farming Issues in the Legislature
1994
Biennial Convention
Election Law
Languages
English
French