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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
- 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
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James W. Hackney's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W. Hackney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James W. Hackney is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James W. Hackney is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James W. Hackney is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
James W. Hackney is one of 45,538 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
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.
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