[1] Longley received his early education at the Government High School, Nassau, Bahamas, graduating in 1966.
[citation needed] Sir Hartman was called to the Bahamas Bar on October 6, 1976.
He served as assistant counsel in the Attorney General's chambers from 1976 and 1978.
Sir Hartman has been appointed a Knight Bachelor in recognition of his contributions to the legal and judicial system of The Bahamas.
[2] Sir Hartman is married to the former Sonya L. Smith and is the father of two sons, one daughter and the grandfather of four.