Atty. James E. Hacker, Esq.
LAW FIRM MANAGING PARTNER, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW James E. Hacker is the Managing Partner of E.
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James E. Hacker, Esq. is a Managing Partner based in Troy, New York, practicing at Hacker Murphy LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), U.S. District Court Northern District of New York (1985), and U.S. District Court Southern District of New York (1995). Educated at Albany Law School Union University (J.D., 1984) and Hamilton College (B.A. Government, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Albany County. Serves clients in Troy, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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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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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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 venue, 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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