James E. Hacker - Troy, NY
Attorney at Hacker Murphy, LLP
Commercial Litigation Lawyers in Troy, NY
28 2nd St Troy, NY 12180
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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41
Years
Experience
Troy Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Plaintiff’s Personal Injury
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
LAW FIRM MANAGING PARTNER, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
James E. Hacker is the Managing Partner of 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.
Use our confidential online contact us form or call (518) 274-5820 to schedule a convenient time to meet with Mr. Hacker and discuss your legal situation.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- National Order of the Barristers
- Voted to NY Super Lawyers 2006-2009
- Named a Best Lawyer in America in the field of Commercial Litigation, 2009
- AV Rating, Martindale Hubbell
- Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers, 2013 - Present
- Lawyer the Year, 2011 - Present
- Lawyer the Year, 2014 - Present
Other Sources of Feedback About James E. Hacker
Included on the 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2012 New York Super Lawyers Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Albany Law School of Union University,
Albany,
New York, 1984
J.D.
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Albany Law School of Union University,
Albany,
New York, 1984
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Non Legal Education
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Hamilton College,
Clinton,
New York, 1981
B.A.
Major: Government
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Hamilton College,
Clinton,
New York, 1981
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner
Past Positions
- President, Capital District Trial Lawyers, 2003 - 2004
Classes and Seminars
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Trial Practice Courses, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1999 - 2006
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Basic Civil Practice, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1994
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Basic Civil Practice, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1998
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Basic Civil Practice, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 2000
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Premises Liability, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1996
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Neck and Back Injury Cases, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1997
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Neck and Back Injury Cases, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1998
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Depositions in State and Federal Court, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1997
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Depositions in State and Federal Court, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 2000
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Commencing Civil Lawsuit, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1997
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Commencing Civil Lawsuit, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1999
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Commencing Civil Lawsuit, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 2000
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Motor Vehicle Accident, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1998
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Insurance Coverage Issues, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1998
- Negotiation of Tort Cases, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1999
Representative Clients
Suburban Propane
Heritage Propane
Schinaler Elevators
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1985
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 1985
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1995
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1995
Other Affiliations
- Albany County Bar Association (Member)
- New York State Bar Association (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- American Association for Justice (Member)
- Defense Research Institute (Member)
- Academy of Trail Lawyers Association (Member)
- Capital District Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- Board of Trustees of Albany Law School (Member, Executive Committee)
- Board of Directors, Albany County Bar Association (Member)
- New York State Trial Lawyers Academy (Regional Vice President)
- Capital District Trial Lawyers Association (Past President)
- United States District Court for the Northern District of New York (Panel of Early Neutral Evaluators)
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Contact
28 2nd St
Troy, NY 12180
Phone: 518-880-2378
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.hackermurphy.com/
Hours: Open 24/7
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