Erin K. Hayner

Litigation Attorney at Saratoga Springs, NY

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Help with difficult home closing

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 steps. 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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Litigation

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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.
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17 years, 200 cases

Attorney with over ten-years national litigation experience in civil litigation, now practicing in the Capitol District area and Saratoga County. I bring knowledge gained from years of litigating high verdict value cases from initiation to trial back to the upstate New York area.

Civil Litigation

· Personal Injury

· Product Manufacturer Liability

· Toxic Tort/Environmental exposure

· Real Estate

· Estate/Article 81 Guardianship Petitions

Matrimonial and Family Law

· Separation Agreements/Contracts

· Settlement

· Litigation

· Enforcement and Modifications of Judgments of Divorce

· Orders of Protection

· Child Support

· Child Custody

· Enforcement and Modification of Child Support or Visitation/Custody Orders

· Grandparent visitation/custody

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Licensed for 17 years

State NY

Status Currently Registered

Acquired 2005

Updated 11/28/2022

State IL

Status Active Out of State Lawyer - Permitted to Practice

Acquired N/A

Updated 11/22/2016

State CA

Status Inactive

Acquired 2005

Updated 12/01/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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4th Judicial District (OCA)

65 South Broadway, Suite 101

Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866

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Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2016

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 and effort in our difficult closing situation.

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Posted by Sue | June 8, 2016

GREAT Divorce attorney!

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AVVO RATING 9.5 (Superb)

Work Experience

Senior Associate
Moynihan Hayner
2015 - 2019

Senior Associate
Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young, LLP
2008 - 2014

Associate
Carroll, Burdick & McDonough, LLP
2008 - 2008

Associate
Walsworth Franklin Bevins & McCall
2005 - 2008

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Education

Albany Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2004

State University of New York, Albany
MPA
2002

Boston University
BA
1999

Emma Willard School
1994

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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.

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Associations

Schenectady County Bar Association
2015 - Present

Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Certificate of Appreciation
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
2016

Certificate: Trial Training
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
2015

Certificate: Deposition Training
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
2014

Certificate: Control in the Courtroom
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
2013

Certificate: The Articulate Advocate
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
2012

White-Rosbrook Prize Highest Standing in Corporations Law
Albany Law School
2005

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Publications

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
2005

Speaking Engagements

Emma Willard Bicentennial
Women and the Law
2014

Attorney endorsements

Received (13)

Given (6)

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Jacquelynn Reeves

Litigation Attorney | 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."

Lauren Hunt

Litigation Attorney | 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."

Brian Davis

Litigation Attorney | 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."

Edward Ulloa

Litigation Attorney | 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."

Stephen Farkas

Litigation Attorney | 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."

Eric Hawkins

Litigation Attorney | 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."

Todd Corcoran

Defective and dangerous products Attorney | 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."

Elsa Sham

Personal injury Attorney | 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."

Daniel Shama

Litigation Attorney | 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."

Susan Egeland

Litigation Attorney | 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."

Jon Kasimov

Litigation Attorney | 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."

Jennifer Rankin

Litigation Attorney | 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."

Karleen Murphy

Litigation Attorney | Jan 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jacquelynn Reeves

Bankruptcy and debt

Lauren Hunt

Divorce and separation

Stephen Farkas

Litigation

Susan Egeland

Defective and dangerous products