James E. Jim Hacker

James E. Jim Hacker

Bet-the-Company Litigation

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Troy, New York
41+ years experience
Hacker Murphy LLP
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Contact Information

518-730-4723
https://www.joneshacker.com/meet-our-attorneys/james-e-hacker
The Jones Building, 28 Second Street, Troy, NY 12180
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Bio

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.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

New York

State Capital

Albany

Highest Court

New York Court of Appeals

Bar Association

New York State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Insurance, Albany (2025)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Albany (2025)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Insurance, Albany (2023)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Insurance, Albany (2022)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Albany (2019)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Albany (2017)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Commercial Litigation, Albany (2014)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Albany (2013)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Commercial Litigation, Albany (2011)
  • Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized: Litigation - Insurance
  • Recognized: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation
  • Special Focus: Personal Injury
  • Special Focus: Plaintiffs

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010

Education

  • Albany Law School of Union University, JD, graduated 1984
  • Hamilton College, BA, graduated 1981
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