Laura Hawley has been employed with Sweeney Law Offices since July, 2013. Prior to her employment with Sweeney Law Offices, Ms. Hawley was a Senior Attorney at Trott & Trott, P.C. Her practice focused primarily on Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law, Creditors’ Rights and Litigation in Chapters 7, 11 and 13. She gained experience working on Compliance Issues and Requirements, Drafting Department of Justice Audit and Disclosure Procedures for the Firm in addition to drafting Motions, Responses, Briefs and other Court Required Legal Documents in Relation to Bankruptcy and Adversary Proceedings in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 Cases. During her time at Trott & Trott, Ms. Hawley attended Confirmation Hearings, Motion for Relief Hearings for Chapter 7, 11 and 13 Cases, Evidentiary Hearings and Adversary Proceeding Trials. Prior to working at Trott & Trott, P.C., Ms. Hawley spent 2 years representing debtors in the Eastern & Western District of Michigan along with the Northern District of Illinois. She handled all aspects of Chapter 7 & 13 bankruptcy law. She met with clients, attended court hearings and gained experience in both pre and post-confirmation work.​​ In addition to her law degree, Laura is a licensed realtor.