$ 450-500 per hour
also known as Mike Hackard
A veteran estate and trust litigation attorney with 50 years of experience, Michael Hackard regularly represents clients in California and federal courts and his experience has also included representing clients before federal, state, and local legislative and administrative bodies.
Michael is a native of Sacramento, California. His practice includes the representation of out-of-state clients in California-related legal matters. Michael is committed to lifelong learning, including executive-level courses at Dartmouth University’s Tuck School of Business, the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, Columbia Business School and Northwest University’s Kellogg School of Management.
Michael is dedicated to his clients, often beneficiaries who have been wrongfully disinherited and need a fighting chance. His experience teaches him that litigation clients first seek an attorney who will listen and be committed to them. This commitment includes an understanding that the client’s personal and/or financial safety is often paramount, coupled with the need for real-time efforts to prevent disputed matters from getting worse. This, he believes, is the key to achieving a favorable resolution for clients.
Michael Hackard is a top-rated “AV” for over 40 years (“AV Preeminent is a significant rating accomplishment- a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence”). Avvo also ranks him with their highest rating – “ 10.0 Rating – ‘Superb.’” Michael is also a “SuperLawyer” – an honor reserved for no more than five percent of attorneys in each state (2014; 2015; 2021; 2022; 2023; 2024; 2025; and 2026). It’s little wonder that with a record of experience and client advocacy, Michael Hackard has become known as “The Sage.”
As the founder of Elder Legacy Press, Michael has written six books on elder financial abuse and estate and trust disputes.
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Acquired: 1976
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10640 Mather Boulevard, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA, 95655
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Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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I want to take a second to sing the praises of Mike Hackard of Hackard Law. I am an out-of-state attorney. I am located in Phoenix, Arizona. I needed the firm's expert assistance when it came to removing a problem trustee in Maryland. In my case, we were engaged in a very difficult trustee remova...
Posted by Mary | September 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
The expert in Trust litigation and undue influence!
simply cannot express in words, how one email to Hackard Law, worked miracles! We had a very messy issue with a Trust, no money to pay for legal fees and every attorney we spoke with turned us down without a retainer. Time was ticking and we began to lose faith. Then I found HackardLaw on youtu...
Posted by Cathy | September 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Expert Estate and Trust Attorney
I simply cannot express in words, how one email to Hackard Law, worked miracles! We had a very messy issue with a Trust, no money to pay for legal fees and every attorney we spoke with turned us down without a retainer. Time was ticking and we began to lose faith. Then I found HackardLaw on youtube. ...
Posted by Carolyn | March 27, 2016
A great experience!
I've known Mike Hackard as a quality individual since our grade school days together. His breadth of legal and political experience allowed him to see the larger, more complicated picture, to provide important perspective, and to discuss the alternatives reasonably available to us on our case. His wi...
Posted by Matt | June 03, 2015
Best in the business
I was told by a trusted friend that Mike was simply the best in the business and I am please to say that it is absolutely true. Every step of the way Mike and Eurik kept me informed and offered the highest level of knowledge. They masterfully resolved my matter and I could not be more pleased.
"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgable, personable, and practical advice, these are the best qualities for any great lawyer, and Mike Hackard has them all."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked on and off with Mike Hackard for 25 years. He has a unique talent for ferreting out the essential core points of legal, business and generational planning issues. Once he has identified the issues, he thinks through various solutions and calls upon additional experts as needed in order to fully understand and present viable alternatives to the clients. I thoroughly enjoy working with Michael and have found him to be analytical, efficient, and thorough."
"Mr. Hackard is one of the best probate lawyers in California. He has earned countless impressive awards over his long career, with many years of experience and success to his credit. But he remains very down-to-Earth, and fully committed to help each and every one of his clients achieve the best possible results in their cases. Mr. Hackard is also a true gentleman. Overall, highly recommended!"
"Mr. Hackard advantages his clients with his knowledge and wisdom. In estate matters, experience trumps all, and he has it and puts it to work. I recommend him strongly to those seeking effective and distinguished representation."
"Mike Hackard can get to the heart of a legal matter very quickly. Once there, he can choose an appropriate and effective approach to fight the matter. His experience shows in everything he does."
"Mike is an expert in many fields of law: business, litigation, estate planning, real estate, and other areas. Mike is a pleasure to work with, as he has a genuine desire to help people and real empathy for the legal troubles he finds his clients in. He is also very good at engaging the other side on contentious matters, and often is able to come to a deal even with "difficult" personalities. Mike gets my highest endorsement."
"I have known Michael professionally, and personally, for over 20 years. Mike has consistently impressed me with his grasp of the problem and his commitment to his clients, as well as his dedication to examining the "business solutions" prior to committing to litigation. Mike is an extremely competent and ethical lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the great pleasure of working with Mike on matters involving mutual clients. He has the superior knowledge, skill, and experience that clients need--particularly when facing the uncertainties of litigation. He’s pragmatic and personable. Anytime a conflict arises with clients it is without hesitation that I refer them to Mike knowing that they will benefit from his sage advice."
"Mike's experience and instincts have made a significant difference in several cases on which I have worked with him. In addition, he's diligent, thorough, and -- just as importantly -- compassionate. His clients definitely appreciate these attributes."
"I endore this lawyer. I have worked with Michael on various business matters, and when a conflict arises, I refer to him with knowledge he will handle the matter with competence. He has deep experience in business and real estate matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an excellent lawyer. I have known him for over 35 years, when we started out clerking together. He has high ethical standards. Mike is very knowledgeable in the law and is a well known California lawyer. He is client centered."
"I have worked with Mike on the formation of several trusts and limited liability companies. Working with Mike is truly a pleasure. Mike is always professional, well prepared for meetings and phone calls and very knowledgeable with the subject matter. Mike always responds to phone calls and emails on a timely basis. I would not hesitate to recommend Mike to a client or another attorney."
"Mike Hackard heads an excellent law firm in the Greater Bay Area and Sacramento, where he offers first class services to "business families" on topics ranging from corporate formation to litigation to creative asset protection."
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top Attorneys in Sacramento, Sacramento Magazine
2013
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
Life Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2011
Rated AV Preeminent for 20 Years, Martindale-Hubbell
2009 - Present
Sole Shareholder, Hackard Law Corporation
1976 - 2009
Lawyer, Michael A. Hackard Private Law Firm Practice - Various Law Firms
2013 - Present
Bar Association of San FranciscoAttorney Member
2013 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumLife Member
2013 - Present
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates ForumLife Member
2010 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2000 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Central District of IllinoisAdmitted to Practice
1995 - Present
U.S. District Court of ArizonaAdmitted to Practice
1995 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
1985 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
1976 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1976 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
Attorney Member
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Homebuilders Coalition For Responsible Bank BehaviorSpokesman
1995 - 2003
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Judgment in Favor of the Plaintiff
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