Atty. Michael Eric Hooper
Selected as a “Rising Star” in Georgia by Super Lawyers, 2014; Trust and Estates Fellow, Real Property, Trust and Estates Section (2013 – 2015); Adjunct Professor of Law, Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University; Member, Editorial Board for the Georgia Bar Journal, 2011 to present; Southwest Georgia's 40 under Forty, 2011; Recipient, James C.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Albany, GA · 17+ Years Experience
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About Michael Eric Hooper at a Glance
Michael Eric Hooper is an Associate based in Albany, Georgia, practicing at Moore, Clarke, DuVall & Rodgers, P.C.. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax, and poa. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2009) and U.S. Tax Court and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia (2010). Educated at Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University (J.D., 2009) and United States Military Academy (B.S. Levin, 2000). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of Georgia (Member, Sections on: Taxation Fiduciary Law and Elderly Law) American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Taxation, Real Property, and Trust & Estates) Dougherty Circuit Bar Association. Serves clients in Albany, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Eric Hooper
- Selected as a “Rising Star” in Georgia by Super Lawyers, 2014
- Trust and Estates Fellow, Real Property, Trust and Estates Section (2013 – 2015)
- Adjunct Professor of Law, Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University
- Member, Editorial Board for the Georgia Bar Journal, 2011 to present
- Southwest Georgia's 40 under Forty, 2011
- Recipient, James C. Rehberg Real Estate Award, 2009
- Outstanding Tax Student Award from the Taxation Section of the State Bar of Georgia, 2009
- Mercer Law Review, 2008
- Managing Editor, Mercer law Review, 2009
- Brainerd Currie Honor Society
Author
- "Insane in the Membrane, Insane in the Brain: The Case of Panetti vs
- Quarterman," Mercer Law Review, 2008
- Chairman, Board of Directors of the United Way of Southwest Georgia, 2014 to present
- Fund Development Officer for Chehaw District of the South Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts of America, 2014 to present
- Member, Cordele Historic Preservation Commission
- Graduate, Leadership Albany, Class of 2012-13
- Member, Dougherty County Rotary Club
- Member, American Legion
- Lifetime Member, Seventh Infantry Regiment Association
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Eric Hooper's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Eric Hooper handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Albany.
Probate in Albany
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Estate Planning & Probate in Albany
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in Albany
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael Eric Hooper is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Tax Law in Albany
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael Eric Hooper is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Georgia →
Power of Attorney in Albany
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Albany
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Albany are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Albany Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Albany-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Albany Choose Michael Eric Hooper
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Eric Hooper's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, business, tax, and poa.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Eric Hooper brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Georgia and U.S. Tax Court and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia, Michael Eric Hooper can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and business, Michael Eric Hooper can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Albany
A Albany-based practice means Michael Eric Hooper attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Eric Hooper Handles in Albany
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