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Michael S. Hawley

Partner
+1.704.331.7438
Fax +1..704.353.3138

Mr. Hawley is a partner in the Charlotte office and works with business clients on a broad range of legal issues, including commercial contracting; transaction structuring and negotiation; tax matters and estate and succession planning. Many of those clients are active in the international markets.

Prior to his legal career, Mr. Hawley was an investment officer at the lead bank of a Florida bank holding company. 

Achievements

  • Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law, Trusts and Estates 2007-2012
  • North Carolina Super Lawyers, Business/Corporate Law, 2006 
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Professional/Civic Activities

  • World Affairs Council of Charlotte, Director
  • U.S. Airways Education Foundation, Director
  • Charlotte Economics Club, Director
  • Central Piedmont Community College (President’s Council)
  • Charlotte Foreign Trade Zone, Primary Outside Counsel
  • Charlotte Regional Partnership Economic Development Committee
  • North Carolina Society of Chartered Financial Analysts
  • Charlotte Downtown Rotary Club   

Speaking Engagements

Mr. Hawley is a regular moderator and speaker at professional and community forums, particularly on international topics.
  • Represents, as primary outside corporate counsel, businesses in a wide variety of industries.
  • Advises international companies on U.S. and global operations.
  • Represents clients in contract matters, including sales and service agreements, distribution arrangements, joint venture agreements, and supply and procurement contracts.
  • Counsels on tax efficient strategies for implementing planning structures.
  • Advises executives and their families on estate planning and business succession issues.
  • Counsels clients on corporate governance and shareholder dispute issues.