He was admitted to the bar in 1916 and commenced practice in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
During the First World War, he served from 1917 to 1919 in the Coast Artillery Corps and the Air Service.
After the war, he resumed the practice of law in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
After leaving Congress, Hogg resumed the practice of law in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
He was buried in Lone Oak Cemetery, Point Pleasant, West Virginia.