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Benjamin R. Hardwick
About Benjamin
Biography
Aggressive, Experienced Attorney in Charlotte, NC. 20 years experience with Personal Injury and Criminal Defense. I fight hard for my clients and get results.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
28 years | 9,999 cases
Personal Injury
50%
28 years | 9,999 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 28 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Benjamin R. Hardwick, PLLC
Po Box 220159, Charlotte, NC, 28222-0159
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Benjamin R. Hardwick's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2015
Great Lawyer
Mr. Hardwick did a great job representing me. I couldn't of asked for a more thorough job & more pleasant experience. I would highly recommend him & if I need services again, he will be my lawyer of choice.
Posted by Habib | March 01, 2015 | Criminal Defense
True professional and excellent lawyer
Benjamin have done a great job on 3 different complicated cases for me and he was able to dismiss all the charges on all 3 of them. He has great personality and most definitely the best service.
Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Traffic Ticket
Mr. Hardwick was on top of things with helping me. He responded to any questions or concerns that I had in a timely manner. He never left a conversation without making sure that I understood all information given to me. He was clear and thourough at all times. I would recommend him to anyone, and tr...
Posted by Doug | March 01, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
No surprises just solid legal representation and extensive court connections
Ben has helped me with numerous traffic citations and has always been responsive, professional and very capable. Ben delivers results every time.
Posted by Melissa | March 01, 2015
Excellent service and results!
Mr. Hardwick was highly recommend to me from a close friend. He was very professional. I will definitely use him for any further legal services.
Benjamin R. Hardwick's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ben is a fantastic criminal lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I feel very confident referring clients and friends to Mr. Hardwick. I have received only positive feedback from those clients on his knowledge and professionalism."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Ben for many years and I am always confident when I refer my own clients to him for help."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is a great lawyer he travels to many counties and always gets great results for his clients. I have recommend ben to many clients when I can't handle their matters."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Client's Choice Award 2017, Avvo
2017
Avvo rating 10.0 top attorney designation, Avvo
2017
10 Best Law Firms-NC, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
5 Star Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
20 Best Charlotte Criminal Defense Lawyers, Expertise
2017
10 Best, American Jurist Institute
2017
10 Best Law Firms-NC, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017
Top 10 Client Satisfaction-NC, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
2017
Top 10 Lawyers in NC- Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
Top 10 Award, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2016
10 Best Law Firms, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Highest client rated attorney in Charlotte, NC, Facebook
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Client Distinction Award, Amercan Registry
2014
Highest client rated attorney in Charlotte, NC, Facebook
2013
15th Year Anniversay for Community Service: Mecklenburg County, Matindale-Hubbell
2013
#1 Most searched for Attorney in Charlotte, NC, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
#1Most searched for Attorney in Charlotte, NC, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
CALI Award for Academic Achievement, CALI
1994
Golden Key, Golden Key Honor Society
1994
Psi Chi, Psi Chi
1994
Pi Sigma Alpha, Pi Sigma Alpha
1994
Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa
1994
Summa cum laude, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Owner, Senior Partner, and Attorney, Law Offices of Benjamin R. Hardwick, PLLC
2001 - Present
Attorney, Guthrie, Davis, Henderson, and Staton, PLLC
1999 - 2001
Attorney, Hederick, Gardner, Kincheloe, and Garafalo, LLP
1998 - 1999
Attorney, Barber Law Firm
1996 - 1996
Corporate Intern, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
1996 - 1996
Judicial Clerk, North Carolina Superior Court: The Honorable Judson D. Deramus
1996 - 1996
Assistant D.A. intern, Forsyth County District Attorneys Office
1995 - 1995
Law Clerk, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice
1994 - 1994
law clerk, Wright, Parrish, Newton & Rabil
1992 - 1992
Law Clerk, Wells, Jenkins, Lucas, & Jenkins
1990 - 1990
Law clerk, Wright, Parrish, Newton, & Rabil
Associations
1999 - Present
Mecklenburg County BarMember
1998 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
1998 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
1998 - 1999
Pitt County BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Matter of Personal Injury
Confidential Settlement in Favor of Plainff
Matter of Personal Injury
Confidential Settlement in Favor of Plaintiff
Matter of Personal Injury
Confidential Settlement in Favor of Plaintiff
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PJC
State of NC v. Confidential
Case dismissed
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Case dismissed
State of NC v. Confidential
Case dismissed
State of NC v. Confidential
Dismissed
Driving while License Revoked
Case dismissed.
State of NC v. Confidential
Case dismissed
State of NC v. Confidential
Case dismissed
State of NC v. Confidential
Case dismissed
State of NC v. Confidential
Case dismissed
State of NC v. Confidential
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State of NC v. Confidential
Case dismissed.
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State of NC v. Confidential
Case dismissed.
Education
1997
Wake Forest University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Adjuster Seminar
Personal Injury adjuster seminar
2007
Adjuster seminar
Personal Injury adjuster seminar
2006
Adjuster seminar
Personal Injury adjuster seminar
2006
Adjuster seminar
Personal Injury adjuster seminar
2005
Adjuster seminar
Personal Injury adjuster seminar
2004
Adjuster Seminar
Personal Injury adjuster seminar
2003
Client adjuster seminar
Personal Injury adjuster seminar
2002
Client Adjuster seminar
Personal Injury adjuster seminar
Publications
2017
AVVO
AVVO rated 10.0 Top Attorney
2017
AVVO
AVVO rated 10.0 Top Attorney
2017
AVVO
AVVO rated 10.0 Top Attorney
2017
AVVO
AVVO rated 10.0 Top Attorney
2017
AVVO
AVVO rated 10.0 Top Attorney
2017
AVVO
AVVO rated 10.0 Top Attorney
2017
AVVO
AVVO rated 10.0 Top Attorney
2017
AVVO
AVVO rated 10.0 Top Attorney
2017
AVVO
Clients choice award
2017
AVVO
Clients choice award
2015
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