William M. Hardin

"Bill Hardin is a very polished and professional attorney, yet his viewpoints and approaches to legal matters are down to earth. He is an effective communicator and highly effective at seeking the basic facts in a matter while not getting distracted on matters that are unrelated to the core of an issue. Equally importantly, he gets others in such discussions to likewise focus on the core issues."

"William Hardin is the best lawyer I have had the opportunity to work with. He is very strong in many aspects of the law; however, he is willing to admit when certain aspects may not be his expertise and is quick to bring in assistance if necessary to insure the best representation. William is very much a team player and takes the time to understand your business. He is very responsive to your issues and does his best to present an excellent solution. I have and will continue to recommend William to other business associates whenever they need legal assistance."

"Bill and his team are incredibly responsive and he has a strong understanding of our business. He can see beyond the near term legal issues we may be dealing with to help me navigate those challenges in the broader context of managing my business for the long term. I would highly recommend Bill and his team to any business."

"Bill has been of help to us on matters relating to what is going on in policy at the state executive level, and what may be happening elsewhere that has strategic value to our company."

"I have worked with Bill Hardin for 10 years now and have found him to be an outstanding and highly knowledgeable resource on corporation law. He has always looked for cost-effective and rational approaches to dealing with legal issues. He listens well and frames his responses in terms that are relevant to the company and situation. I have a high degree of confidence and trust in Bill."

"Bill Hardin is simply the finest attorney I have ever had the pleasure of working with, and we have worked with the best. He is a sage . he is a gracious man. He is the one horse you never bet against. He gets you to a finish line without drama. He is a brilliant thinker and an ultra clear communicator. He is always available. His greatest gift is bringing parties together. He is the master of the win/win scenario."

"I have enjoyed working with Bill Hardin over the past 13 years. Although the companies and their capital structures varied considerably over the years, Bill's advice was always consistent, timely, and practical in every situation. He is extremely knowledgeable in venture capital financing and deal structuring, stock option plans, merger and acquisition transactions, etc. More importantly, Bill is willing to listen to new ideas, or new approaches, to an issue, and that makes it very ease to work with him. He is an outstanding legal advisor."

"Mr. Hardin has done an excellent job in meeting the corporate legal needs of philosophy, Inc. Mr. Hardin has the unique ability of translating corporate law into practical legal advice for our firm. He is also well rounded in his knowledge of many topics, which allows him to identify many potential issues and then strategize how to avoid legal issues. Mr. Hardin modifies his approach and communication style to fit the varying communication styles of our management team."

"We worked with Bill on the acquisition of our closely held company by a major public corporation. We could not have been better represented. Bill has extensive experience, technical expertise, excellent negotiating skills, and great contacts. However, what really made the difference for us was his ability to summarize complex issues, to empathize with his clients' needs, and to make us feel that we were the complete focus of his attention."