Hacker Murphy Earns 14 Best Law Firms® Rankings in Albany, Including 9 at Tier 1

Firm recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, across appellate, commercial, tax, white-collar, medical malpractice and personal injury practice

ALBANY, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2026 – Hacker Murphy LLP has been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms® with 14 regional rankings in Albany, including 9 at Tier 1, the highest tier. The Tier 1 rankings span appellate practice, bet-the-company litigation, commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense, construction litigation, insurance litigation, tax litigation and controversy, plaintiffs’ medical malpractice and plaintiffs’ personal injury litigation.

The 2027 Best Law Firms rankings were released on November 5, 2026. In the same edition cycle, 10 of the firm’s lawyers were recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The firm’s official Best Law Firms profile records the firm as ranked for excellence in 14 specialties. For more information on Hacker Murphy’s awards and accomplishments, visit our Awards page.

“We take pride in going to bat for our clients. Integrity, commitment, and community are the cornerstones of our work. We’ve built lasting relationships grounded in trust, respect, and a shared dedication to justice and positive outcomes. Our consistent record of success speaks for itself, with straightforward advice, reliable support, and a commitment to achieving the best results in even the most complex cases.”

John F. Harwick, Managing Partner

Hacker Murphy’s 2027 Rankings – Albany

Best Law Firms rankings are issued by metropolitan area and practice area in tiers, with Tier 1 the highest. Hacker Murphy’s 2027 Tier 1 rankings in Albany are:

Ranked on Both Sides of the Courtroom

A firm qualifies for Best Law Firms consideration only when at least one of its lawyers is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, whose honorees are decided by peer evaluation among attorneys practicing in the same field and region. Hacker Murphy’s range is the unusual part: the firm holds Tier 1 rankings for plaintiffs’ medical malpractice and personal injury on one side, and for bet-the-company litigation, white-collar criminal defense, insurance litigation and tax controversy on the other. The same firm that tries a malpractice case against a hospital also defends a business in a matter that could determine whether it survives.

Municipalities, businesses, property owners and individuals in Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs and Schenectady often need a firm that can handle whichever side of a dispute they find themselves on. In Albany, the firm’s work also includes professional licensing defense, representing physicians, nurses, attorneys and other licensed professionals whose careers depend on the outcome of a disciplinary proceeding rather than a courtroom verdict.

About Best Law Firms®

Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, recognizes firms for professional excellence based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes peer and client evaluation. The firm’s official profile is available at bestlawfirms.com.

About Hacker Murphy LLP

Hacker Murphy LLP is a New York law firm with decades of experience providing sophisticated legal representation with personalized, boutique-level service. The firm handles personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, car accidents, construction accidents, dog bites, commercial litigation, tax disputes, civil rights litigation, criminal defense including DUI, professional licensing defense, and Title IX accused student defense matters. Its commercial litigation and tax disputes practice serves municipalities, businesses and property owners across Upstate New York in property tax assessments, tax certiorari and eminent domain matters. The firm’s attorneys are available 24/7/365 for client emergencies and are experienced in alternative dispute resolution, having handled hundreds of mediations and arbitrations. Hacker Murphy has offices in Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs and Schenectady, New York.