Attorneys

James E. Hacker Esq.
Latham, New York

Areas of Practice:: 40% Commercial Litigation; 40% Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation; 20% Insurance Litigation

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

Education:: Albany Law School Union University, Albany, New York, 1984
J.D.; Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, 1981
B.A.
Major: Government

Representative Clients:: Suburban Propane; Heritage Propane; Schinaler Elevators; McGinn Smith.Co

Classes/Seminars Taught:: Trial Practice Courses, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1999 - 2006; Basic Civil Practice, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1994; Basic Civil Practice, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1998; Basic Civil Practice, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 2000; Premises Liability, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1996; Neck and Back Injury Cases, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1997; Neck and Back Injury Cases, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1998; Depositions in State and Federal Court, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1997; Depositions in State and Federal Court, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 2000; Commencing Civil Lawsuit, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1997; Commencing Civil Lawsuit, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1999; Commencing Civil Lawsuit, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 2000; Motor Vehicle Accident, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1998; Insurance Coverage Issues, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1998; Negotiation of Tort Cases, New York State Bar Association Seminars, 1999

Honors and Awards:: 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

Professional Associations and Memberships:: 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

Past Employment Positions:: President, Capital District Trial Lawyers, 2003 - 2004