John F. Harwick
Justice for the Injured
Hacker & Murphy, LLP
7 Airport Park Boulevard
Latham, NY 12110
Map
Phone: (518) 783-3843 | Fax: (518) 783-8101
http://www.hackermurphy.com
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
Serious personal injury cases in New York State.
Sub-Topics
Accidents & Personal Injury
- Construction Site Injuries
- Petrochemical Accidents
- Slip & Fall
- Sports Injuries
Car Accident
- Auto Accident
- Whiplash
Financial Injuries
- Frauds, Scams, Hoaxes
Intentional Injuries
- Assault & Battery
- Child Abuse
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Police Misconduct
- Sexual Assault
Mass Accidents
- Airplanes
- Buildings
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Ships & Boats
Medical Malpractice
- Anesthesia Malpractice
- Birth Injuries and Defects
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Dental Malpractice
- Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
- Emergency Room Errors
- HMO Managed Case
- Lasik Eye Surgery
- Medication Malpractice
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Optometry Malpractice
- Prescription/Drug Malpractice
- Psychiatric Malpractice
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Surgical Errors
- Wrong Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury - Defense
Personal Injury Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Product Liability
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
Professional Malpractice
- Financial Malpractice
- Legal Malpractice
- Religious Malpractice
Serious/Catastrophic Injuries
- Amputation
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Toxic Tort
- Chemicals & Cosmetics
- Dangerous Drugs & Products
- Hazardous Waste
- Medical Products & Devices
- Mesothelioma
- Pesticides
- Radiation & Electromagnetic Energy
- Tobacco
- Toxic Mold
Truck Accident
Wrongful Death
Legal Topic
Business Law
Preferred New Clients
Serious personal injury cases in New York State.
Sub-Topics
Banking & Finance
- Commercial Leasing
- Mortgages & Foreclosures
Business Entity Formation
- Directors' & Officers' Liability
- Partnerships
- Shareholders' Rights
Business Tax
- Property Taxes (Ad Valorem Taxes)
Collections
- Creditor's Rights
- Garnishees
- Judgments
- Locating Funds
Commercial Law
- Breach of Contract
- Contract Disputes
- Contract Drafting & Review
- Non-Compete Contracts
Construction
- Commercial Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Construction Disputes
- Dangerous Property
- Mechanics' Liens
Consumer Law
- Foreclosures
- Frauds, Scams, Hoaxes
Insurance - Commercial
- Bad Faith
- Casualty Insurance
- Commercial Insurance
- Directors' & Officers' Liability
- Errors & Omissions
- Health Insurance
- Insurance Malpractice
- Insurance Subrogation
- Motor Vehicle Insurance
Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Bar Admissions
NY, Jan 1996
Bar Number: 2726768
Other Court Admissions
All State and Federal courts in New York State.
Association Memberships
New York State Bar Association, Albany County Bar Association and Capital District Trial Lawyers Association.
Continuing Education
I attend classes and listen to CDs.
Example Cases
1. CAR ACCIDENT - Settlement for whiplash and multiple broken bones requiring surgery. Case settled with State Farm Insurance prior to suit in Saratoga County.
2. HERNIATED DISKS - Client suffered a back injury confirmed by MRI after tripping in an ice filled pothole. Case settled following commencement of lawsuit in Schenectady.
3. FALL FROM A LADDER - Fractured legs and spine after a fall from an unsecured ladder at a construction site. Labor Law violation shown. Case settled prior to trial.
4. TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) - Closed head injury sustained a car crash was confirmed by CT scan and PET scan. Federal court lawsuit resolved in favor of the plainttiff.
5. SLIP AND FALL ON ICE - Client sustained a fractured ankle requiring surgical implantation of hardware. Case was successfully resolved after mediation.
6. TRUCK ACCIDENT - Arbitration award for the claimant who had nerve damage in the dominant arm and was permanently disabled.
7. DISABILITY INSURANCE - Settlement for policy holder of ERISA long term disability policy who was wrongfully denied benefits.
8. DOG BITE - Child bitten by vicious dog resulting in facial scarring and emotional trauma. The Rennselaer County Supreme Court approved a significant settlement.
9. MEDICAL MALPRACTICE - Doctors failed to timely diagnose leg injury which resulted in amputation below the knee. Case was settled two weeks prior to the Albany jury trial.
10. TORN ROTATOR CUFF IN SHOULDER - Intersection accident where the plaintiff was struck by a drunk driver. Case settled prior to trial with Allstate Insurance company.
11. MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT - Client suffered compound fractures requiring surgery. Case settled with Nationwide Insurance for policy amount plus the full amount of the underinsurance policy with Geico.
Education
Albany Law School
J.D.
Albany
NY
1996
Cum Laude.
Member, Moot Court Board.
Clark University
B.A. in Philosophy
Worcester
MA
1991
Number of Attorneys
6
State Licensed In
New York and Massachusetts.
Firm Focus and History
Hacker & Murphy, LLP is a boutique civil litigation law firm located near Albany, New York. We handle cases throughout the State of New York. The firm practices in the areas of Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Tax Reduction (Tax Certiorari).
At Hacker & Murphy, LLP we strive to give each of our clients' cases the personal attention and dedication required to achieve the best possible result.
With a proven track record, the attorneys at Hacker & Murphy, LLP have been awarded the highest rating of "AV" from the well respected Martindale - Hubbell directory. Two attorneys in the firm (James E. Hacker and David R. Murphy) have been recognized as "SuperLawyers" by a vote of their peers.
Our attorneys are dedicated to helping victims of serious accidents recover maximum compensation for their personal injuries. In injury cases, there is no legal fee unless the client collects.
We handle all types of accident cases including: car crashes, motorcycle and truck accidents, slip and falls, construction accidents involving ladders and scaffolds, brain injury (TBI), spine injury, broken bones, nerve damage, paralysis, quadriplegia, amputations, blindness, burn injuries, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and dangerous or defective products.
Hacker & Murphy, LLP was established in 1991 by partners James E. Hacker and David R. Murphy.
James E. Hacker and I focus our practice on commercial litigation and serious personal injury cases.
David R. Murphy and Patrick Seely devote their practice to helping commercial property owners reduce their real estate taxes. They also serve clients who need representation in eminent domain cases.
We offer free consultations either by phone (800-213-3843), in person or via e-mail: jharwick@hackermurphy.com.
Previous Employment Summary
Prior to joining Hacker & Murphy, LLP, I was an attorney in a small firm that practiced commercial litigation and creditor's rights law.
Activities and Awards
Court; AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; Pro Bono work for Legal Aid):
Lawyers in the firm received "AV" and "BV" ratings by Martindale-Hubbell
James E. Hacker and David R. Murphy were named "Super Lawyers" by www.superlawyers.com.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
Clients should become educated about the law as it applies to their case. At Hacker & Murphy, LLP we explain legal issues to clients in understandable terms, advising them about both the strengths and weaknesses in their cases.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
We are willing to review documents prepared by clients.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
We do not provide this service.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I enjoy the art of persuasion and helping people.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I feel that my undergraduate education in philosophy helped me develop excellent logic and persuasion skills.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I am interested in helping injured people whose lives have been changed through no fault of their own.
What do you like best about your career?
Interacting with clients and helping them obtain outstanding results in their injury cases. I like winning.
Tell us about your law firm:
We provide a very "hands-on" approach with constant contact between the lawyer and client. Each case is handled by one lawyer from start to finish. All of our lawyers have many years of experience. We do not use paralegals or low level associates to handle cases.
What are your strengths and style?
The firm provides aggressive, detail oriented representation with a focus on customer service for each of our injured clients.
Personal Interests:
Golf, guitar, chess, good food and my family.
Office Manager/Assistant
Londa Vermette.
Fax
(518) 783-8101
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
We handle personal injury cases on a 33.33% contingency fee basis, so there is no fee unless the client is awarded money via settlement or trial.
Hourly Rates
$250 to $300.
Free Initial Consultation?
We offer a free initial consultation.
Typical Retainer
Yes, $5,000.
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