Cape Fear Law

PCD asked whether county staff and commissioners were aware of the North Carolina State Bar disciplinary action taken against Hogan in 2023 but did not hear back by press. According to a consent order of discipline obtained by Port City Daily, Hogan, who began practicing law in the state in 2005, was suspended by the North Carolina State Bar for one year in March 2023. The bar found Hogan failed to properly manage attorney and client fund balances by not providing required monthly and quarterly reconciliations. Hogan was a partner at Hogan Edwards and Blue in Fayetteville from 2016 until March 2024 and then self-employed with A.N. Hogan Law PLLC from January until December 2024, when the county hired him. The discipline order notes Hogan "maintained one trust account in connection with his law practice" with Wells Fargo Bank and held entrusted funds on behalf of clients in the account. Yet, on various occasions between September 2018 and April 2022, Hogan was found: Spending more client money than what was actually in accounts for some clients Failing to retain and perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations of his attorney trust account Not keeping clients informed on the status of the money he was holding for them Using client entrusted property for the benefit of himself or a third party Not depositing client money properly Not clearly writing which client’s money was being used on checks and transfer slips Attorneys in North Carolina are required to keep complete and accurate financial records of client funds received and regularly compare those records with official bank statements for trust accounts to ensure balances match. The North Carolina State Bar began its investigation into Hogan in 2020. In 2022, the State Bar asked Hogan to reconcile the discrepancies by providing monthly and quarterly reports for his trust accounts in 2021. But he did not respond, the bar alleges.

Attorney Hogan and his Staff Ms.Ebony Smith are the best. They worked tirelessly for my Alimony case, because of them and God who directed me to them I was given another chance to start over and better. I was lost, confused and felt deserted but they fought for my rights. Attorney Hogan is very knowledgeable, I don’t know how he keeps all the information in his head. I thank God for directing me to Hogan and Blue law farm. They are miracle workers.May God’s Grace, blessings and favor be your portion all the days of your lives.Thank you🙏🏾

From the get go Mr.Hogan and Mrs.Brown have been amazing! Even before I retained them, Mr.Hogan would call me in a timely manner and put my mind at ease about the process ahead. Their communication is top notch. All my questions have been answered throughout this whole process. Mrs. Brown is patient and takes time to call me to explain what documents she is sending me and why they’re necessary. So thankful I found these guys and have them in my side. I can’t recommend them enough!

My case that Mr. Hogan handled took a couple of years to settle mainly because Cumberland County wanted to drag it out as long as they could before we actually had to go to court. During the process Mr. Hogan let me know the details or news that he had received from the DA's office in a timely manner and what my options were at that time. When we did finally go to court Mr. Hogan was really supportive and let me know step by step on how the trial process worked. While we were in trial Mr. Hogan was very professional and polite and very knowledgeable. I can say honestly that I am glad I hired him for my court case. Mr. Hogan won my case and would recommend to anyone that needs a great lawyer. Thanks again Mr. Hogan and god bless.

Mr Hogan was very understanding,communication was good,an was able to get my charges dismissed. With the evidence that I presented to him. Very professional an polite.

I called in to speak with an attorney for advice on a civil case. Before I got into the why, I said "for a civil case". The receptionist takes down all of my information and then ask me to tell her what's going on. I go through this heartwrenching story about losing my beloved dog, until I'm interrupted and then told that they don't take civil cases. The lady was nice about it though. I remained calm but was annoyed. Why did you have me tell you the story, where I would have to relive everything, just for you to make me insignificant for calling to get help.? I know it may not be a big money case but, all I needed was some advice so that I can get justice for my doggy.

I am so grateful to Hogan Edwards & Blue, as well as Ebony Smith. You took my case when no one else would. I will forever be grateful for all the work and help you provide me as well as my nephews. Thank will never be enough. I most definitely recommend your firm to anyone.