Attorneys

Katie Weaver Hartzog

Partner

919-480-2513 (phone and fax) khartzog@hartzoglawgroup.com
Katie Weaver Hartzog

Practice Area(s)

  • Employment Law
  • Municipal Law
  • Education Law

Education

  • Campbell University School of Law (JD, cum laude, 2004)
  • University of North Carolina (BA, 2001)

Admissions & Certifications

  • North Carolina
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Bio Cases Community Involvement Accomplishments

After practicing for fifteen years at her previous firm, Katie Weaver Hartzog became a founding partner of Hartzog Law Group. Katie has experience successfully representing businesses, governmental entities, and educational institutions in a wide range of matters. She focuses her practice on advising and representing clients regarding employment disputes, constitutional claims and Title IX matters.

Katie has represented businesses and governmental entities on all types of employment disputes including wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, misclassification, wage and hour and FLSA claims, failure to hire and promote, and claims based on alleged violation of the federal and state constitutions. Katie has developed an aggressive motions practice in which she is frequently successful in obtaining dismissal or summary judgment. She has also minimized damages and successfully negotiated favorable settlements for numerous clients in a variety of employment and litigation matters. Katie has obtained favorable outcomes for employers in the federal and state trial courts of North Carolina, state and federal appellate courts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, and Office of Administrative Hearings.

Katie also regularly counsels and advises clients in avoidance of claims related to employment terminations, leaves of absence, reasonable accommodations, disciplinary actions, and restructuring issues. Katie is the primary contact for the North Carolina League of Municipalities’ Employment Pre-Loss Program, a program which she helped pioneer in partnership with the League to help them mitigate their exposure on employment claims and litigation. Through this program, Katie regularly assists cities and towns across the state regarding employment issues.

In addition, Katie has represented educational institutions including local boards of education, charter schools, institutions of higher learning, and individual faculty and administrators on Title IX claims, constitutional claims, improper discipline and suspension claims, employment claims and breach of contract claims.

In addition to her litigation experience and advisory roles, Katie regularly assists clients in training key employees regarding their obligations to comply with the law. Katie has provided multiple statewide training programs managers, department heads, human resources directors, and other decisionmakers regarding updates in employment law including avoidance of constitutional liberty interest claims, Article I Section 1 North Carolina Constitutional claims, as well as avoidance of Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and REDA claims. Katie has also provided training to educational institutions regarding the U.S. Department of Education’s amended Title IX regulations.

Katie maintains an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell and has been named a Super Lawyer, Best Lawyer, and member of Business North Carolina Legal Elite in the field of employment law defense litigation.

Outside of work, Katie enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, and playing the piano.

Katie Weaver Hartzog

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  • DRI, Member
  • NCBA, Member
  • CALL4ALL, Legal Aid pro bono program, Volunteer
  • NCADA, Young Lawyer’s Division Steering Committee (2011)
  • Me Fine Foundation, Board of Directors (2012-2014)
  • Junior League of Wake County (2009-2012)
  • Capital Area Teen Court, Volunteer (2005-2007)
  • White Memorial Presbyterian Church, Youth Leader (2008-2011)
  • Martindale-Hubbell®2019-2024 AV Preeminent Attorney
  • NC Lawyers Weekly - 30 Most Influential Employment Lawyers in the Carolinas (2023)
  • The Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law - Management, 2018-2024
  • Super Lawyers - Employment Defense Litigation - 2013, 2019-2024
  • Business North Carolina, 2021, 2024 Legal Elite - Employment
  • Campbell Law Review
  • Order of Old Kivett
  • Who's Who Among American Law Students
  • Research Assistant, Richard A. Lord, Williston on Contracts (2002)
  • Woman Leader in the Law, 2021
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Very professional and knowledgeable firm in civil defense and employment law, particularly with respect to municipal operations, and municipal law in general. I have great confidence in all of their partners and associates, as far as legal acumen, professionalism, and sound practical advice. Highly recommend the firm.

JOHN SCHIFANO

TOWN OF HOLLY SPRINGS

The Hartzog Law Group have a tremendous amount of experience and expertise with local governments, and always professional.

GERRY VINCENT

TOWN MANAGER

Hartzog Law Group is one of the best law firms I have had the pleasure of working with in my 25+ year insurance career. They have exceptional expertise in the area of general Municipal law, and we have worked many cases together with great results. They are always accessible when needed and provide prompt legal analysis on, in many instances, complex municipal matters. Dan has argued numerous cases that have made a noticeable impact on the case law. Several of those cases involved matters of first impression and are now landmark decisions that are often cited in appellate briefs on both the state and federal level in several jurisdictions. When reporters are looking at every aspect of your case, you don’t want to make headlines, you just want justice for your client. And Dan has done well in achieving those kinds of results, many times under great pressure.

ANONYMOUS

Having worked with Hartzog Law Group for many years and I continue to be impressed with their professionalism in litigation claims handling.

ANONYMOUS

Hartzog Law Group remains consistently exceptional in their expertise, professionalism and level of service in municipal law and litigation.

ANONYMOUS

Hartzog Law Group is one of the most professional firms I have worked with on employment law issues. The attorneys are very knowledgeable and always respond in a timely manner. They take the time to explain the process and potential outcomes. They give honest and solid advice. I would highly recommend Hartzog Law Group.

ANONYMOUS

Hartzog Law Group is one of the best law firms I have had the pleasure of working with in my 25+ year insurance career. They have exceptional expertise in the area of Labor & Employment law, and we have worked many cases together with great results. They are always accessible when needed and provide prompt legal analysis on complex employment matters. The lawyers at Hartzog Law Group work directly and closely with our members, which is a critical aspect of the claims and litigation process. Our members often provide positive feedback about their experiences with Hartzog Law Group.

ANONYMOUS

The City of Reidsville has worked with both Katie Hartzog and Dan Hartzog, Jr. on several cases. Both are extremely knowledgeable, professional, and responsive to our questions. The extensive knowledge the Hartzog Law Group offers continues to be beneficial to the City as we update policies and work through changes in compliance issues. They have successfully represented us in several cases or investigations. We have been pleased with not only their ability to successfully resolve these issues but how they kept us up-to-date and well informed throughout the process. We would strongly recommend the Hartzog Law Group to anyone looking for expertise in employment law.

LEIGH ANNE BASSINGER

CITY OF REIDSVILLE

The Hartzog Law Group has expertly guided the town through numerous situations posing unique municipal legal questions. Its counsel has proven to limit the town's exposure to legal liability, and has improved the town's ability to provide the essential public services our residents rely on every day. The firm is a reliable, trusted partner I would recommend to any municipal leader or organization—without reservation.

PHIIP CORDEIRO

TOWN OF YOUNGSVILLE

The Town of Siler City was first introduced to Dan and Katie Hartzog through the NC League of Municipalities. The firm has handled litigation for the Town in the areas of personal injury and labor and employment matters. Cases have involved terminations, rescinding conditional job offers, and EEO claims of discrimination based on age, race, national origin, and religion. The professionals at Hartzog Law Group are experts in their field. Their knowledge, thoroughness, and guidance have always produced positive results for the Town. The time spent with us on preparation for depositions, guidance and advice on how to respond to situations in order to avoid litigation, their availability and accessibility, and their genuine care and concern for the Town sets them apart in our eyes. Our Town attorney respects their knowledge and expertise as we often work collaboratively on personnel matters. We would highly recommend Hartzog Law Group for all your Labor and Employment litigation needs!

NANCY DARDEN

TOWN OF SILER CITY

Hartzog Law Group delivers extraordinarily high quality service, professionalism, and expertise at very reasonable rates. It is also truly a delight to work with them. Hartzog Law Group is easily the best municipal liability defense firm in the state of North Carolina.

ANONYMOUS

Hartzog Law Group is one of the best I have worked with in my 20+ years of handling litigated claims. The lawyers are not only very knowledgeable in this area of the law, but they also work closely with our members in defense of their claims.

ANONYMOUS

The Hartzog Law Group has helped hundreds of municipalities through a variety of ways: education, litigation and ethical responsibility. Highly recommend the firm for all employment related questions for local government.

ANONYMOUS

Every municipal law question asked a well-researched opinion and best practice are given.

ANONYMOUS

Communication during an event is crucial and the Hartzog Law Group responded rapidly and reached out when they needed information. They are thoughtful to assist in giving insight if any thing is misunderstood. I give 100% vote as the best law firm I have worked with in my 11 years in Human Resources.

LEA MILLS

CITY OF KINSTON

Hartzog Law Group is one of the best I have worked with in my 20+ years of handling litigated claims. The lawyers are not only very knowledgeable in this area of the law, but they also work closely with our members in defense of their claims.

ANONYMOUS

I have known Dan Hartzog, Sr. for over 30 years, first personally and later professionally. I have known and worked with Dan Hartzog, Jr. for over five years. These lawyers are the prototype of what all good lawyers should strive to be. They possess the innate intellectual and technical capabilities needed for such a nuanced area of the law, especially in law enforcement professional liability. More importantly, though, they possess the highest degree of professionalism, civility, and zealous advocacy for their clients. They are the rare breed of lawyer who will unflinchingly do what is right, and right for their client, with more allegiance to the client than to their financial or personal gain.

MONICA JACKSON

NORTH CAROLINA LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES

Hartzog Law Group are first class professionals.

ALLAN ROOT

NCHARRP (North Carolina Housing Authorities Risk Retention Pool)

It is always great to work with Hartzog Law Group in all areas of Insurance Defense.

KIMBERLY WRENN

NCHARRP (North Carolina Housing Authorities Risk Retention Pool)

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