James David Hartt

James David Hartt

4.4
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 23 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Fairport, NY
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Criminal Defense, Litigation ... +2 more

6 North Main Street, Suite 200F, Fairport, NY

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Education 10%

25 years

10%
Litigation 10%

25 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 22 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2003

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 23 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2003

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

James D. Hartt, Attorney At Law

6 North Main Street, Suite 200F, Fairport, NY, 14450

Law Offices of James David Hartt

141 1st Street, Liverpool, NY, 13088

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James David Hartt's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

75 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 75 reviews

Posted by Tony | January 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Settlement made my wife and me so ecstatic

James waited patiently for the other attorney to stop playing games and then got them to settle for a figure that made my wife and me really happy. We also avoided a trial! So happy with James and his professional attitude. We were well taken care of!

Posted by Nicole | October 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

Perfect lawyer for first-time client

I lucked out finding Jim randomly online. Once you realize you might need a lawyer, it’s intimidating and daunting if you don’t know where to start. You worry about pricing, and convincing them to represent you…but after calling around to other law firms and feeling more helpless, I found James and h...e put me at ease right from the start! He listened to my claim and explained exactly why I had a case. His pricing was clear and fair. And basically, Jim guided me through a discrimination claim against my employer that ended in a good settlement without drawing things out any further. I especially love how communicative Jim was through email and text in spite of both our busy lives. He made time to care about me and this case. I’m grateful.

Posted by Chauncey | September 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

Honest, Dedicated, Compassionate

I called James Hartt because I believed I was discriminated against and was denied a job because of it. I explained the situation in detail to Mr. Hartt and, he felt it was a case worth fighting. (As did I) He was well educated in procedures, legalities, technicalities, and was incredibly helpful in... breaking down the process to me. Any time there was any communication between the employer, other attorneys, and the court, James was quick to inform me of what was going on. I was well aware there was a chance the court might not rule in my favor. However, I was extremely confident Mr. Hartt would handle this case professionally and with extreme care. During the age of COVID it was quite refreshing to have someone as compassionate and dedicated to your case like Mr. Hartt. James never quit working this case from the moment he took it on, until the moment it was finished. He went to bat for me when no one else would and won. I could not be happier with the work that James and his team put into my case. The outcome was far greater than I could have ever hoped for. I would recommend Mr. James Hartt to anyone who is in need of a lawyer who will fight FOR YOU, who will educate, offer compassion, and honesty every step of the way. My family and I are grateful for everything he has done for us.

Posted by Trish. | September 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Excellent reviews for non excellent work.

I saw the reviews for this attorney and felt empowered. Let’s put it out there. I lost my case. I can say I am bitter. But that’s not why I don’t recommend him. I don’t recommend him because he took calls without our information in front of him, I had to write my briefings myself and he forward my cr...eated briefings and his responses based only on my efforts. Literally with the FWD still on it. Weird I lost. (Sarcasm). Look, if you are going to spend the money, don’t spend it on someone who will literally scold YOU for asking him to take effort in your case. He didn’t respond timely, took only my created words(I’m not a lawyer) and was not prepared. Bummer considering it couldn’t have been more cut and dry. Humiliated to lose because it was such a slam dunk but when your attorney isn’t invested why would the judge be. Hire literally anybody else. It’s like I literally threw 3k that I borrowed during Covid out a window. To be mistreated at work and then by someone you PAID is truly disheartening when he KNEW this was the last of your money. Instead of saying “I am overwhelmed I cannot do you justice” he took it so he could pay for his vacation! Bummer.

James Hartt

Replied last September 29, 2021

Trish, you complimented me on my Closing Written Summation, saying it was "on point". I believe you what you really are upset at is the fact that you received a No Probable Cause Determination. I sincerely wish the Division had decided this one differently, but no lawyer can win them all. I won't dignify your ad hominem attacks except to say that I have a young family. We take one or two vacations per year and I do NOT apologize for taking them. Gd knows, I need a vacation after dealing with a client like you. Try to remember that lawyers are human beings with families before you launch into them like this with unfair attacks.

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Honest and Goes to bat

James was wonderful to work with. He was responsive, knowledgeable, and honest through the entire process. In the end, he got me a settlement for more than what I had expected. Great job done.

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James David Hartt's Lawyer Endorsements

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"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Litigation lawyer | Aug 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Cesta

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 12

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"Mr. Hartt is an excellent lawyer. Anyone who hires Mr. Hartt will be happy they did."

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Jared Bennett

Employment and labor lawyer | May 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2004

Lawyer of the Year - Arizona, PrePaid Legal Services

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Principal Attorney, James D. Hartt, Attorney

2004 - 2006

Associate Attorney, Davidson Law Firm

2003 - 2004

Associate Attorney, Davis Miles, PLLC - PrepPaid Legal

Associations

2008 - Present

Onondaga County Bar Foundation

Member

2007 - Present

Monroe County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People vs. Chuck Schmidl

Charges dropped

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Education

2002

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Concordia University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

By Private Invitation Only. Any Employer may inquire within for rates.

Employment Discrimination Prevention

Publications

Languages

French

English

Activity

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