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James E. "Jim" Hacker

The Jones Building, 28 Second Street Troy, New York 12180
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Overview
Firm

E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy, LLP


Years In Practice


Phone Number (518) 274-5820
James E. Hacker 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 by “Best Lawyers”.

Mr. Hacker is a member of the Board of Trustees at Albany Law School and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Albany County Bar Association.  He is a Regional Vice President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Academy and a past president of the Capital District Trial Lawyers. 

Mr. Hacker divides his trial practice between the areas of commercial litigation and plaintiff’s personal injury.  In 2013, Jim was recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” for plaintiff’s personal injury in the Albany, Schenectady, Troy area.  In 2011 he was recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” by “Best Lawyers” in the area of commercial litigation in Albany’s Capital District.

In handling personal injury cases, Mr. Hacker has represented individuals in cases involving complex product liability issues, automobile accidents resulting in serious injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, burn injuries, carbon monoxide poisoning and medical malpractice.

With respect to commercial litigation, Mr. Hacker represents individuals and corporations with respect to their issues involving breach of contract, restrictive covenants, insurance disputes, arbitrations and collection matters.

Recently Mr. Hacker has been serving as a neutral in mediation and arbitration matters brought before him by private litigants.  He is known for his practical and fair approach to resolving disputes amicably in the alternative dispute resolution arena.

Mr. Hacker is the managing partner of E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy, LLP, an 15 attorney firm in Albany, Troy and Saratoga, New York focusing on commercial litigation, personal injury, tax certiorari litigation and criminal law.
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Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for James E. Hacker
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Litigation - Insurance, Albany (2023)
Litigation - Insurance, Albany (2022)
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Albany (2019)
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Albany (2017)
Commercial Litigation, Albany (2014)
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Albany (2013)
Commercial Litigation, Albany (2011)
Education
Albany Law School, JD
Graduated 1984
Hamilton College, BA
Graduated 1981
Contact Details and Office Locations
28 2Nd St
Troy, New York 12180
The Jones Building, 28 Second Street
Troy, New York 12180
200 Harborside Drive, Suite 300
Schenectady, New York 12305
511 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
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