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- 5 reviews
- 4.8
- Since 1985
- 41 yrs
- Bar admissions
- 3
- By appointment
- In office
5 reviews
Since 1985
Bar admissions
By appointment
James E. Hacker, Esq. at a glance
Verified credentials for James E. Hacker, Esq. sourced from Hacker Murphy LLP.
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- Free
- Firm founded
- 1898
Areas of practice
Practice focus
James E. Hacker, Esq. represents clients in Troy, New York across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About James E. Hacker, Esq.
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.
Credentials
Education
Albany Law School Union University
J.D. · 1984
Hamilton College
B.A. Government · 1981
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
U.S. District Court
1995 · ACTIVE
New York
1985 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1985 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Albany County
Member, Board of Directors), New York State and American Bar Associations New York State Trial Lawyers Association New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (Member, Board of Directors) The Association of Trial Lawyers of America National Order of the Barri · membership
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What clients say about James E. Hacker, Esq.
4.8
5 client reviews
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What areas of law does James E. Hacker, Esq. practice?
James E. Hacker, Esq. focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury.
Where is James E. Hacker, Esq. located?
James E. Hacker, Esq. primarily serves clients in Troy, New York, with an office at 28 2nd Street.
How experienced is James E. Hacker, Esq.?
James E. Hacker, Esq. has 41 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1985.
Is James E. Hacker, Esq. a verified attorney?
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How can I schedule a consultation with James E. Hacker, Esq.?
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