Matthew R. Hahne

Matthew Hahne is a Shareholder and the Partner in Charge of the Virginia Beach office of Boleman Law Firm. He has been practicing bankruptcy law since he joined Boleman in 2008. Prior to joining Boleman, Matthew was a prosecutor for the City of Norfolk for 4 years.

Matthew specializes in Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 consumer bankruptcy. He is a frequent speaker at professional development seminars, community outreach events, and churches on bankruptcy issues including foreclosure prevention, common myths about bankruptcy, and managing financial problems. Matthew a past President of the Board for Habitat of Humanity of South Hampton Roads and is the President for Group Legal Services Association.

Matthew is a graduate of Granby High School in Norfolk. He lives in Norfolk with his wife, who is a teacher, and his three teenage boys. He is an avid golfer and football fan.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, Communications, Business, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
  • Juris Doctor, Dickinson School of Law, Penn State University, Carlisle, PA

Admissions

  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • Supreme Court of Virginia

Professional Memberships, Affiliations, and Sponsorships

  • National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees
  • Virginia State Bar, Bankruptcy Section
  • Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association
  • Norfolk/Portsmouth Bar Association
  • Group Legal Services Association, Member, Board of Directors, 2016 to date

Speaking Engagements and Authorships

  • 2022 GLSA Annual Conference in New Orleans – Presentation on Post COVID Bankruptcy Update
  • Financial Educator Roundtable of Hampton Roads – Presentation on Bankruptcy Options (February 2023)
  • When Life gets Legal – Presentation with Legal Resources (May 2023 & November 2023)
  • NACTT – Consumer Bar Series on Pre-confirmation and Post-confirmation issues in bankruptcy plans (November 2023)

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