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James E. Hacker, Esq.
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James E. Hacker, Esq.

4.8
6 reviews

200 Harborside Drive Suite 300, Schenectady, NY 12305

Tort Litigation and Commercial Insurance Litigation

About James E. Hacker, Esq.

LAW FIRM MANAGING PARTNER, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW

James E. Hacker is the Managing Partner of E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy, LLP. He is a 1981 graduate of Hamilton College and a 1984 graduate of Albany Law School. Mr. Hacker holds an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell and is recognized as a “Best Lawyer in America” in the fields of commercial litigation and personal injury.

Mr. Hacker is a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of Albany Law School and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Albany County Bar Association. He is the Regional Vice President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Academy and is a past President of the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association.

AWARD WINNING COMMERCIAL LITIGATION & PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY

Mr. Hacker divides his practice between the areas of commercial litigation and plaintiff’s personal injury. In 2013, Jim was recognized by Best Lawyers as “Lawyer of the Year” for plaintiff’s personal injury in the Capital District. In 2011 and again in 2014, he was recognized as “Lawyer the Year” in the area of commercial litigation.

Mr. Hacker has represented individuals in cases involving complex product liability issues, medical malpractice, automobile accidents resulting in serious injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, burn injuries and carbon monoxide poisoning.

With respect commercial litigation, Mr. Hacker represents individuals and corporations with respect issues involving breach of contract, restrictive covenants, shareholder disputes and insurance disputes.

A DEDICATED LAWYER THAT GETS RESULTS

Mr. Hacker has over 100 jury verdicts and arbitration decisions in cases throughout New York State. He has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in cases involving products liability, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents and workplace accidents. In addition, he has defended and prosecuted cases on behalf of Fortune 500 companies.

Recently Mr. Hacker has been serving as a neutral in mediation/arbitration matters brought before him by private litigants. He also serves on the Panel of Early Neutral Evaluators for the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. Over the last 10 years, Mr. Hacker has mediated and arbitrated over 500 cases.

 

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James E. Hacker, Esq. got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

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    • Tort Litigation
    • Commercial Insurance Litigation

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
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    MasterCard
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    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
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  • Firm Information
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    Managing Partner
    Firm Name
    Hacker Murphy LLP
  • Additional Links
    http://www.joneshacker.com/ http://www.hackermurphy.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1985, New York
    1985, U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
    1995, U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
    1995, U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
    Memberships
    Albany County (Member, Board of Directors), New York State and American Bar Associations
    New York State Trial Lawyers Association
    New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (Member, Board of Directors)
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    National Order of the Barristers
    Defense Research Institute
    Inns of Court
    Capital District Trial Lawyers Association (Past President).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Albany Law School Union University
    Class of 1984
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Hamilton College
    Class of 1981
    B.A.
    Government
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1959
    New Hartford, New York, March 16, 1959

Contact James E. Hacker, Esq.

Managing Partner at Hacker Murphy LLP
4.8
6 reviews

200 Harborside Drive Suite 300Schenectady, NY 12305U.S.A.

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    James E. Hacker, Esq. is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, United States District Court for the Northern District of New York and United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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    Yes, James E. Hacker, Esq. has a 4.8 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Hacker Murphy LLP has 15 attorneys at this location.

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