John Frederick Harwick

John Frederick Harwick

also known as John F. Harwick, John Harwick, John F. Harwick Esq.

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Schenectady, NY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Litigation, Car Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

200 Harborside Dr, #300, Schenectady, NY

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

I help injury victims receive fair compensation for their personal injury claims.

29 years | 500 cases

50%
Litigation 25%

Business litigation and commercial disputes.

29 years

25%
Car Accident 13%

29 years

13%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 12%

Neglect, malnutrition and bedsores.

29 years

12%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 29 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1996

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy LLP

200 Harborside Dr, #300, Schenectady, NY, 12305

E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy LLP

28 2nd St, Troy, NY, 12180

E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy LLP

41 State Street, Suite 604-05, Albany, NY, 12207

E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy LLP

(By Appointment Only), 511 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866

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John Frederick Harwick's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kate | April 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

Caring and results-oriented from start to finish. There is always a sense of team effort, whether you are in deep discussion with John, or getting a quick answer from the legal assistant.

Posted by Mike | June 16, 2015

Harwick knocks it out of the park

My case was a very confusing and difficult case to accept, and most lawyers would have turned me away. Mr. Harwick accepted my case and handled it amazingly. Throughout the process he kept me informed, updated and always returned calls and messages fast and was knowledgeable in my case and in the rar...e instance he didn't have an answer, one was found in no time. My case concluded in mediation and I couldn't be happier how he handled things. I highly recommend him and the people that work in his office, as they were just as nice and friendly. Thank you Mr. Harwick.

Posted by Angela | March 28, 2015

Great lawyer, would highly recommend

John was recommended to me by a few different people and I'm very happy that I worked with him. He is very knowledgeable and trustworthy. I wanted to be involved and updated as much as possible about the case and he did a great job of communicating with me every step of the way. I was extremely pleas...ed with the outcome of my case and all of his work. I would absolutely recommend his services.

Posted by Lori | March 16, 2015

Best Lawyer in Capital Region!!!!! Mr. Harwick is a caring, responsive and respectful lawyer!

John Harwick is a trustworthy lawyer who is honest with you and is always willing to answer all questions, he gives you the time and attention to help you to understand all aspects of your case. John Harwick is caring, respectful and honest with you during some of the worst and most difficult times... of your life, even with the worst and most humiliating injuries in my life John always ensured that I was ok. He truly cares about his clients, your not just another case number to John. I would honestly refer John Harwick to friends and family!

Posted by James | March 11, 2015

Expert Legal Counsel

John Harwick is the right guy to have on your side. I hired John to work on a LT Disability case and his expertise was masterful, right through the positive conclusion of the case. During the one case I had, my spouse and I had the opportunity to hire John again for a personal injury case from an a...ccident, and once again, John provided expert legal work and got us the maximum settlement possible. I would HIGHLY recommend John to anyone who finds themselves needing legal representation. John is thorough, thoughtful, very responsive with communication, and is always looking out for your best interest.

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John Frederick Harwick's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alex Dell

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John is an excellent lawyer. He treats his clients with respect, he is knowledgeable and extremely professional. I endorse this lawyer."

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Lee Palmateer

Litigation lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a seasoned and talented attorney who brings a high level of professionalism to the practice of law. He takes very good care of his clients and is highly efficient at achieving excellent results for them."

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David Siegfeld

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Conway

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John has considerable experience in both personal injury and business/commercial litigation."

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Thomas Buchanan

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News and World Reports

2013

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Voted top %5 by peers, "Superlawyers"

2011

"Superb" rating, AVVO

1995

Best Brief, Gabrielli Moot Court Competition

1995

Semi-Finalist - Gabrielli Moot Court Competition, Albany Law School

1995

Justinian Society, Albany Law School

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, E. Stewart Jones, Hacker, Murphy LLP

1998 - Present

Partner, Hacker & Murphy, L.L.P.

1900 - Present

Partner, E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy

1996 - 1997

Associate, Law Office of David L. Ganje

Associations

2017 - Present

Albany County Bar Association

Chairperson, Newsletter Committee

2014 - Present

Capital District Trial Lawyers Association

Past President

2008 - Present

National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers

Gold Member

1998 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1996 - Present

Albany County Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Capital District Trial Lawyers Association

President

2012 - 2013

Capital District Trial Lawyers Association

Vice President

2008 - 2011

Capital District Trial Lawyers Association

Treasurer

1997 - 2000

Capital District Bankruptcy Bar Association

Former Member

1995 - 1996

Albany Law School Moot Court

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Irvine v. Raven

Judgment for the plaintiff

Vanderwerken v. Bellinger

Verdict in favor of Plaintiff following a bench trial

Diver v. City of Saratoga Springs, NY

$1.25m Settlement

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Education

1995

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Clark University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1987

Darrow School

High School Diploma

Speaking Engagements

2009

Automobile Litigation

Depositions and Demonstrative Evidence

2007

New York State Bar Association

Civil Litigation Seminar

Publications

2000

NYS Bar Ass'n: The Basics on Motions, Objections and Discovery Rarely Used Pre-Trial Devices

Languages

English

Spanish

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