Administrative And Public & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 58+ Years Experience
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About James W. Hackney at a Glance
James W. Hackney is a personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and consumer attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court Texas Western District Court Texas Western Bankruptcy Court Texas Southern Di (1968). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1968) and Texas Tech University (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James W. Hackney
- Mr. James W. Hackney is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, consumer, labor - employment and 4 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Texas Tech University in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
- James practices in Austin, TX
Practice Areas Explained
James W. Hackney's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W. Hackney handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Personal Injury in Austin
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.
James W. Hackney is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Employment Law in Austin
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James W. Hackney is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business & Corporate Law in Austin
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James W. Hackney is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Civil Litigation in Austin
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James W. Hackney is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Consumer Protection in Austin
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
James W. Hackney is one of 50,226 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Austin Choose James W. Hackney
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James W. Hackney's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James W. Hackney brings 58+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and business, James W. Hackney can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means James W. Hackney attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James W. Hackney Handles in Austin
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters James W. Hackney has experience with under Texas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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