Jim Hacker is a 1981 graduate of Hamilton College and a 1984 graduate of Albany Law School.  He has held an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell since 1992 and in 2009 was recognized as a “Best Lawyer in America” in the field of commercial litigation.Mr. Hacker is the managing partner of Hacker & Murphy, LLP, a seven attorney firm in Albany, New York focusing on commercial litigation, personal injury and tax certiorari cases. Mr. Hacker divides his practice between commercial litigation and plaintiff’s personal injury cases. 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, FINRA arbitration and commercial collection matters.Recently, Mr. Hacker has expanded his practice by serving as a neutral in mediation and arbitration matters brought before him by private litigants.  He is known for his practical and fair approach in resolving disputes efficiently in alternative dispute resolution forums.