Atty. James D. Hagelgans
Jim holds professional memberships with the American Trial Lawyers Association and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. He is a member of the Champions of Justice Club of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association.
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James D. Hagelgans is a Partner based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, practicing at Hagelgans & Veronis, LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on car accidents and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1982) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsy (1985). Educated at Vanderbilt University School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Franklin and Marshall College (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lancaster, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jim holds professional memberships with the American Trial Lawyers Association and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice
- He is a member of the Champions of Justice Club of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
- He is admitted to practice law before State and Federal Courts
- A life-long resident of Lancaster, Jim graduated from Franklin & Marshall College and Vanderbilt University School of Law
- Since graduation he has continuously practiced in Lancaster
- The Judges of Lancaster County have appointed Jim to serve as a Chairman of Civil Arbitration Panels (a lawyer who is appointed to act as a Judge, hear sworn testimony in civil cases and render decisions along with two other panel members)
- The focus of his practice is auto accident claims, death cases and cases involving serious personal injuries
- He represents only accident victims
- Jim is a certified member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum representing only those attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience and excellence in advocacy by achieving a verdict, award or settlement in the amount of one million dollars or more
- Jim has provided educational presentations before lawyer groups, community groups and other organizations related to automobile accident law
- Jim is married and has five children
- His interests include history and politics
- Certification/Specialties: • Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum Past Employment Positions: • Civil Arbitration Panels, Chairm Professional Associations and Memberships: • American Association for Justice • Pennsylvania Association for Justice • Champions of Justice Club of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice Member
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Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lancaster are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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