As an attorney, Megan Hard counsels and defends health care providers including hospitals, physician groups, doctors, nurses, and other licensed professionals in Michigan and throughout the midwest. For these clients she handles general health law matters such as HIPAA, Stark, the health care reform bill issues, and regulatory compliance matters.

In addition to the health law aspect of Megan's practice, she also defends health care providers against claims of medical malpractice. In this role, she is called upon to analyze complicated medical causation issues, address the admissibility of expert evidence, prepare motions for summary disposition, and prepare cases for trial or effective settlement negotiations.

In her spare time, Megan enjoys traveling, reading, playing racquetball, attending college football and basketball games, and spending time with her family.

Education

• Michigan State University, James Madison College of Public Affairs (B.A., political theory and constitutional democracy, 2007): Honor's College; Recipient - Jack Chapin Memorial Prize for outstanding senior in political theory and constitutional democracy
• Michigan State University College of Law (JD, summa cum laude, 2010): Editor-in-Chief - Michigan State Law Review; Top oralist - research, writing, and advocacy (RWA) appellate competition; Recipient - jurisprudence award in RWA II; King Scholar

Admitted to Practice

• State Bar of Michigan, 2010

Previous Professional Experience

• Intern, campaign manager, and legislative assistant - Michigan State Representative Dave Hildenbrand

External Publications

• Co-author, "Narcotic Contracts and MAPS Reports as Management for the Chronic Pain Patient," MPIE newsletter, spring 2011. 
• Co-author, "In Re Patel: Synthesizing Corporate Officer Liability and Non-Dischargeability Under the Michigan Builders Trust Fund Act," Michigan Real Property Review, Winter 2009.

News for Megan M. Hard

11/12/2010
Smith Haughey Experiences Growth Across the State; Hires Five New Attorneys in Traverse City and Grand Rapids

6/8/2009
Summer Associates Join Smith Haughey

Professional Affiliations

• State Bar of Michigan
• Grand Rapids Bar Association
• American Inns of Court
• American Health Lawyers Association