Career
Hackney has been a partner in the Chapel Hill law firm of Epting & Hackney since 1974, currently emphasizing civil litigation and domestic relations.
In addition to practicing law, Hackney operates the family beef cattle farm in Chatham County with his brother, Jack Hackney.
Hackney has served as a member of the House since 1981, representing Chatham and Orange Counties, and at times a portion of Moore County.
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