2011 Legal Elite profile
November 30, 2011 6:00 AM
Margaret Hardy
Sands Anderson PC
Richmond and Fredericksburg
Title: Shareholder
Other legal specialties: Health care and local government
Birthplace: Richmond
Education: Nursing diploma, Johnston-Willis Hospital School of Nursing; bachelor’s degree, University of Richmond; MBA, Old Dominion University; law degree, College of William & Mary
Pets: Two dogs (Scout and Boo) and three cats (Chauncey, Ajax and Cassie)
Hobbies: “I love to read; I also spin wool, knit, weave and sew; and I ride motorcycles (I have a BMW and a Ducati Monster).”
First job as a lawyer: Associate at Sands Anderson
Favorite vacation spot: “I love to travel and don’t really have a favorite spot. One of the most beautiful places I’ve visited is the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia.”
Recently read book: “Eiffel’s Tower” by Jill Jonnes
Career mentor: “I have been very fortunate in both of my careers, nursing and practicing law, to have worked with some wonderful people, to whom I owe a great deal. Of all the mentors I have had, Bunky Miller was probably the most patient. When I first began practicing, I worked for Bunky — his harshest criticism ever, no matter how awful my work product, was, ‘Let’s think about this for a minute.’ Thank goodness I had the sense to listen to what came next.”
What advice would you give to new attorneys?
“Practicing law can be all-consuming. Make sure to create a life for yourself away from the office.”
Please describe the legal services/pro bono projects you are working on.
“I have the honor of working with the Legal Information Network for Cancer (LINC). I assist clients who have been denied benefits by their health insurers. I also give presentations on insurance-related issues, such as mandated benefits for cancer treatment and insurance appeals.”
How did you become involved in this type of work?
“Phyllis Katz, one of my partners and a good friend and inspiration, is the co-founder of LINC.”
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