Hacker Murphy Earns 13 Best Law Firms Rankings in Albany, Including 10 at Tier 1

Hacker Murphy Law Firm ranked in the top tier for medical malpractice, personal injury, commercial litigation, tax controversy, and white-collar defense.

ALBANY, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hacker Murphy, LLP has received 13 regional rankings in Albany in the latest edition of Best Law Firms, with 10 of them at Tier 1. 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, plaintiffs' personal injury, and plaintiffs' product liability. For more information on Hacker Murphy's awards and accomplishments, visit https://www.hackermurphy.com/about-us/awards/.

"We take pride in going to bat for our clients," says James Hacker, Senior Counsel. "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."

Ranked on Both Sides of the Courtroom

A firm qualifies for consideration only when at least one of its lawyers is recognized. Rankings are issued by metropolitan area and practice area in tiers, with Tier 1 the highest. The tiers describe categories; the daily work is narrower and tied to specific cities. 

Hacker Murphy holds Tier 1 rankings in plaintiffs' medical malpractice, personal injury and product liability on one side, and in 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.

The Albany, New York Best Lawyers Rankings

Best Law Firms rankings are built on the individual recognitions published in The Best Lawyers in America, which are decided by peer evaluation among attorneys practicing in the same field and region. The range is the unusual part. Most firms of this size specialize by posture: they represent injured plaintiffs, or they defend companies and professionals, and their rankings cluster accordingly.

In Albany, the firm's Tier 1 plaintiffs' personal injury ranking covers the cases that come through most often, including dog-bite claims, where New York's rules on an owner's knowledge of a dog's vicious propensities often determine whether a case succeeds. Albany is also where Hacker Murphy handles 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.

Tier 1

• Appellate Practice
• Bet-the-Company Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Criminal Defense: White-Collar
• Litigation - Construction
• Litigation - Insurance
• Litigation and Controversy - Tax
• Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
• Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
• Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Tier 2

• Criminal Defense: General Practice

Tier 3

• Employment Law - Management
• Real Estate Law

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 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. More information is available at hackermurphy.com. 

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