Erin K. Hayner

Erin K. Hayner

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 20 years

Litigation Lawyer at Saratoga Springs, NY
Practice Areas: Litigation

65 South Broadway, Suite 101, Saratoga Springs, NY

About Erin

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Litigation 100%

Handled toxic tort/personal injury/products liability defense for over 9 years, defending large corporations in multi-milllion dollar lawsuits. Also handling family law, matrimonial actions, foreclosures, and probate.

20 years | 200 cases

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois

State: Illinois

Active Out of State Lawyer - Permitted to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

4th Judicial District (OCA)

65 South Broadway, Suite 101, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866

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Erin K. Hayner's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Help with difficult home closing

Erin did a fabulous job of helping secure our purchase of our new home after the seller wanted to back out just before our closing date. She took steps necessary to get us back on the closing track, and saw us through until keys were in our hands. We were, and are still very grateful for her work an...d effort in our difficult closing situation.

Posted by Sue | June 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

GREAT Divorce attorney!

Once I hired Erin as my divorce attorney it took 9 months! (previous attorney could not close the case, took 31 months total). Erin is a passionate and detailed attorney. She analyzed and took time to research all the history in my case. She advised on a plan and was very informative on next step...s. She was also upfront with costs. She entered my case 22 months in as if she was the attorney from the beginning. She didn't take any nonsense from the opposing attorney (whom was difficult, slow to respond, caused unnecessary friction). I have already recommended Erin to others.

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Erin K. Hayner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jacquelynn Reeves

Litigation lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ms. Hayner for ten years. She is extremely bright, kind, and dedicated to her clients. An absolute professional in all matters. Without a doubt, I would recommend her as an attorney."

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Lauren Hunt

Litigation lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Erin is an excellent attorney. She zealously represents her clients and has sincere compassion for the issues they face. I would recommend her services without hesitation."

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Brian Davis

Litigation lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Erin is an excellent attorney, and I would recommend her to any client with civil litigation needs; she is supremely talented and sharp, efficient, honest and very hard working. We started our law careers at the same firm, and then were co-counsel on numerous cases over the years after we each left to practice in separate firms."

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Edward Ulloa

Litigation lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I worked with Erin for several years in national litigation firms representing multi-national corporations in all forms of high-risk litigation. Erin is highly skilled and a zealous advocate in all phases of the most complex litigation."

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Stephen Farkas

Litigation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Erin is an extremely talented and well respected member of the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who not only knows the law, but knows how to advocate and ensure her clients are heard."

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Eric Hawkins

Litigation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Erin for over five years. She is an intelligent and diligent lawyer. She can handle any case from initial filing through trial."

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Todd Corcoran

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Ms. Hayner for nearly a decade - both at the same firm - and as counsel in different firms representing co-defendants in multi-party litigation. She is always well prepared, knows her case facts, as well as case law related to each particular case, is well prepared, is out in front of other counsel on developing a case through discovery and leading case issues, and makes cogent, intelligent arguments both in pleadings filed with the court and in oral argument before judges."

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Elsa Sham

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Ms. Hayner as defense counsel for over 5 years in the personal injury/products liability/torts arena. Ms. Hayner is an excellent and dedicated attorney who aggressively defends her client's interests. I have seen her go up against a roomful of attorneys who had an opposing opinion and not back down from her position. Persistent and intelligent, Ms. Hayner is the type of attorney you want representing you."

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Daniel Shama

Litigation lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Erin was my colleague for several years at a mid-sized defense firm in Southern California. Though we were in different practice groups, I recognized from day one that Erin truly cared about her clients, for whom I could tell she always went the extra mile. In addition to her obvious client interest, Erin had other attributes which made her a strong litigator, including excellent preparation, insightful analysis, and a strong work ethic. I would recommend Erin to anyone who needs a strong and honest attorney."

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Susan Egeland

Litigation lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Erin is a bright and hard-working attorney who always works for her clients' best interests. She works tirelessly to make sure her clients are represented as they should be. She is an idea-driven collaborator who brings innovative thoughts to the table."

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Jon Kasimov

Litigation lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the opportunity to take several depositions with Erin Hayner in complex matters in which she served as lead defense counsel. She consistently demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the facts and applicable law, excellent direct and cross examination skills, and overall a high degree of professionalism. She is an excellent lawyer."

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Jennifer Rankin

Litigation lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I had the privilege of working with Erin on personal injury (product liability/toxic tort) litigation matters at a large firm in Southern California a few years ago. I also had the opportunity to observe her at several depositions and court hearings in the years after I left that particular firm, as we would often be retained to represent different parties on the same cases. Erin is very knowledgeable about the entire litigation process and is very skilled at taking and defending depositions, arguing motions, and representing clients in court proceedings. I have observed Erin display very strong negotiation skills on behalf of her clients and she always worked hard to act in the best interests of her clients. Erin is also an excellent persuasive writer and has very strong legal research and writing skills. I would highly recommend working with her on any litigation matter if given the opportunity."

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Karleen Murphy

Litigation lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jacquelynn Reeves

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Lauren Hunt

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Stephen Farkas

Litigation lawyer

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Susan Egeland

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

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Joseph Spataro

Personal injury lawyer

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Brian Davis

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Certificate of Appreciation, National Institute for Trial Advocacy

2015

Certificate: Trial Training, National Institute for Trial Advocacy

2014

Certificate: Deposition Training, National Institute for Trial Advocacy

2013

Certificate: Control in the Courtroom, National Institute for Trial Advocacy

2012

Certificate: The Articulate Advocate, National Institute for Trial Advocacy

2005

White-Rosbrook Prize Highest Standing in Corporations Law, Albany Law School

Work Experience

2015 - 2019

Senior Associate, Moynihan Hayner

2008 - 2008

Associate, Carroll, Burdick & McDonough, LLP

2008 - 2014

Senior Associate, Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young, LLP

2005 - 2008

Associate, Walsworth Franklin Bevins & McCall

Associations

2015 - Present

Schenectady County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Matter of Jamel H.H. -Appeal (Third-Department 524007)

Favorable appellate decision.

J.M.R. v. D. R.

Obtained Plaintiff verdict.

Mayorga v. Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth- Appeal (Third-Department 521533)

Favorable appellate decision.

J.F. v. J.C.

Obtained defense verdict.

Beatrice Chan v. Kelly Moore Paint Company, et al.

Successful settlement during voir dire.

Gale McDaniel v. Borgwarner Morse Tec. Inc.

Successful settlement during voir dire.

John Hall, et al., v. American Standard, Inc.

Successful settlement after voir dire/jury empanelled.

Robert J. Cox v. Rheem Manufacturing Company

Defense verdict.

Stanley Racik v. Alfa Laval, Inc.

Favorable settlement during voir dire.

Harris v. Bondex International, Inc.

Defense Verdict

DOL v. Piazza, Inc. et al. (PRC2013007808)

DOL v. The Universal Group of NY Incorporated (PRC 2009010689)

Favorable

DOL v. Ambush Alarm, et al. (OTC 17-00383)

DOL v. Christa Construction, LLC, et al. (PRC2010008021)

DOL v. Epergy, LLC, et al. (PRC2011008386)

DOL v. Superior Waste Removal, Inc. et al. (PRC2010900782)

DOL v. Crane Hogan Structural Systems, Inc., et al. (PRC2014002135)

Carrie JJ v. Cara KK (Appeal 3d Dept. 529875)

pending

Matter of Myi' Everi II (Appeal 3d Dept. 529707)

Pending

Matter of Angelina H. v. Derrick I. (Appeal 3d Dept. 529228)

Pending

Matter of Tamara T. v. Brandon U. (Appeal 3d Dept. 528365)

Pending

Poole, William v. State of New York (Court of Claims 10-113573-0)

Pending.

DOL v. Deanco Services, Inc. (PRC2008007312)

Pending

DOL v. NY Commercial Flooring (PRC2010007031)

Favorable.

DOL v. Adirondack Tree Surgeons, Inc., et al. (PRC20100003811)

DOL v. Martin Bouchard Construction, LLC et al. (PRC2015007996)

DOL v. Sicoli Construction Services, Inc., et al. (PRC 2013010638)

DOL v. Hayner Hoyt Corp. et al. (PRC2016002519)

DOL v. Executive Cleaning Services Corp., et al. (PRC 201600007)

Robert J. Cox v. Rheem Manufacturing Company

Favorable outcome.

Matter of Joshua M.-Appeal (Third-Department 525644)

Matter of Isabella I.- Appeal (Third-Department 527280)

Pending.

J.M.R. v. D.R.-Appeal (Third-Department 528387)

Pending.

Matter of Melissa Q.-Appeal (Third-Department 525201)

Favorable appellate decision.

Matter of Juliana P. -Appeal (Third-Department 526244)

Favorable appellate decision.

Evelyn EE v. Lorraine B. -Appeal (Third-Department 523769)

Favorable appellate decision.

Vincent X v. Christine Y. -Appeal (Third-Department 522884)

Favorable appellate decision.

Matter of Kevin F. v. Betty E. -Appeal (Third-Department 523510)

Favorable appellate decision.

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Education

2004

Albany Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

State University of New York, Albany

MPA

1999

Boston University

BA

1994

Emma Willard School

Speaking Engagements

2014

Emma Willard Bicentennial Women and the Law

Publications

2005

Albany Law Environmental Outlook Journal Failure to Warn and the Federal Tort Claims Act: An Overview of the Potential Claims of the Residents of Lower Manhatten in the Wake of the World Trade Center Disaster

Languages

English

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