Atty. James C. Knox

Atty. James C. Knox

LAW FIRM ATTORNEY, CRIMINAL DEFENSE AND PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER James Knox is a lawyer you can count on to give his all – in every circumstance. Mr.

Troy Troy 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About James C. Knox at a glance

James C. Knox is a Partner based in Troy, New York, practicing at Hacker Murphy LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2009) and New York (2010). Educated at Lewis & Clark Law School (JD, 2009) and Albertson College in Caldwell, Idaho Bachelor of Arts Albertson College in Caldwell, Idaho Philosophy Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon (magna, 2009). Serands clients in Troy, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • LAW FIRM ATTORNEY, CRIMINAL DEFENSE AND PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER James Knox is a lawyer you can count on to give his all – in every circumstance
  • Mr. Knox's intense commitment to excellence and professionalism, combined with his genuine desire to help those in need, makes him one of the most desirable lawyers in the area
  • Among the newest additions to one of the most prestigious firms in the Upstate New York, Mr. Knox exemplifies the qualities that the E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy Law Firm is known for
  • providing quality, affordable legal representation to the people of the greater Capital District
  • Mr. Knox works tirelessly to represent his clients with every resource available to him, in order to deliver the very best legal experience
  • AN ATTORNEY DEDICATED TO FIGHTING FOR OTHERS Mr. Knox graduated magna cum laude from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon in 2009 and was the recipient of the Outstanding Client Advocacy Award
  • He has briefed and argued cases in the Court of Appeals, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Third Judicial Department, and before the New York Commission on Judicial Conduct
  • In addition, he has tried a number of cases to verdict and appears regularly in state and federal courts in the Capital District and beyond
  • Mr. Knox formerly worked as an Appellate Court Attorney for the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Third Judicial Department in Albany, NY
  • In the spring of 2011, Mr. Knox served temporarily as a confidential clerk in the chambers of Justice Edward O. Spain
  • LAW PRACTICE AREAS Mr. Knox's legal practice concentrates on the representation of victims in personal injury and wrongful death cases of all kinds and in the defense of criminal cases in all New York State courts and federal courts
  • Criminal Defense Personal Injury Car Accidents, Truck Accidents and Motorcycle Accidents White Collar Crime and Professional Defense (NY State and Federal Cases) Non-White Collar Felonies (NY State and Federal Cases) Family Law A “RISING STAR” RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE Mr. Knox has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” of Upstate New York for both 2013 and 2014 – an honor bestowed upon an elite group comprised of the top 2.5% of all attorneys in New York State
  • SERVICE AND WORK / LIFE BALANCE A married father of three young children, Mr. Knox gives his all to everything he does
  • When away from the courtroom and negotiating table, Mr. Knox spends as much time as possible with his family but still manages to train for marathons and support charitable causes near and dear to his heart, such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and the American Red Cross
  • EDUCATION James Knox graduated cum laude from Albertson College in Caldwell, Idaho, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy before going on to graduate magna cum laude from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon in 2009
  • PUBLICATIONS While at Lewis & Clark Law School, Mr. Knox served as an Editorial Board Member and Lead Articles Editor for the Lewis & Clark Law Review
  • If you wish to engage James Knox to discuss his participation in a legal publication please contact us

Practice Areas Explained

James C. Knox's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James C. Knox handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Truck Accidents

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Troy are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James C. Knox

Where is James C. Knox's law office located?
James C. Knox's law practice is located in Troy, New York. The firm is Hacker Murphy LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C. Knox handle?
James C. Knox focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James C. Knox practiced law?
James C. Knox has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did James C. Knox go to law school?
James C. Knox earned their education at (JD, 2009); (magna, 2009).
How can I contact James C. Knox for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Lewis & Clark Law School
- 2009
magna
Albertson College in Caldwell, Idaho Bachelor of Arts Albertson College in Caldwell, Idaho Philosophy Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2009
New York
Admitted: 2010

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