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

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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 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Trustworthiness

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 Jeffery | May 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

Pay A Fee And Watch Them Flee...

Age Discrimination - I filled out the many forms, summitted and wrote up everything with supporting voice recordings. Just pay my $3000 fee and answer their questions, he said. Did anyone answer my many questions? No. I don't how the process works, don't worry he said. We will talk prior to the call,... nope! Oh, wait... he texted, "You hit it out of the ballpark." Really? The employer didn't provide any of my requested items. You see, I'm not employed so no access to employer evidence. Mr. Hartt states (afterward), discovery doesn't exist at the State level. This seemed important to know. I had lots of questions, most with no response. Mr Hartt doesn't do appeals. "I cannot represent you in an appeal because I’m not in a public lawyer." Later, Mr Hartt states "...if you want a second kick at the can, federal court is nice..." "My retainer is $5500 which includes $400 filing fee and $100 Service of process fee but it could be a nice second chance. Oh, wait... we can't go Federal. If ANY lawyer asks for a fee and NOT an hourly rate.... don't walk, RUN!!! I have every email and text from this professional. What a huge mistake!

James Hartt

Replied last May 16, 2021

If you want to take this offline, I’d be happy to speak to you about your case. I am not an “Appellate” lawyer so it is true that I don’t handle appeals. It’s also entirely possible that you performed well at your Fact Finding Conference and yet did not get a “Probable Cause” Determination. I told you, as I tell all clients at the beginning that these cases are “risky”. There’s never a guarantee of prevailing, and while I wish we had received a Probable Cause Determination in your case, we did not. But it is 100% accurate that there is no discovery process during the DHR Investigation. I wish there were. Again, please consider calling me if you wish to discuss your case with me personally.

Posted by Bryant | July 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

My review of an A+ Attorney

I hired James to help me after I was wrongfully terminated from my position at an NYS agency. He helped me immensely throughout the process and always returned my calls in a timely manner if I had questions about the complaint we filed with the Division of Human Rights. We ended up moving the case to... Federal Court because I was seeking a higher payout. James had informed me along the way that one of my witness could end up facing criminal charges should we proceed further into Federal Court, James always made sure I was aware of all the risks along the way. I decided to drop the case at the Federal level because I did not want to risk my witness’s freedom in the pursuit of more money. This served as an example of how James puts his clients first, not how much money he can makes, surely he could have made much more if we were to proceed. James promptly funded the remainder of the retainer for the case. I’ve had bad luck getting money back from attorneys in the past, but this was not the case with James. Over the years I’ve contact James regarding a few legal questions and he has always responded immediately. For example 2 years after I hired James, I had an administrative issue arise my new employer which caused me a great deal of stress. I text James late on a Friday night because I was so distraught, I didn’t know what to do, and was in a complete panic. James took time out of his weekend to consult with me about the incident first thing Saturday morning. I felt so much better knowing someone as knowledgeable as James is always there for me if I needed it. From my experience, it’s not easy to find an attorney that won’t just tell you what you want to hear so they can get your money, James certainly stands above the rest by offering fair rates, along with his specialized knowledge of the law, and compassion for his clients while seeking justice. I never take the time to write reviews but I decided to do so because I can’t thank James enough for the support he has provided me over the years. If you’re looking from an attorney that will stand by your side during some of your worst days, and help restore peace to your life then James is your guy.

Posted by Kevin | October 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

To $2500 down the drain I you are a little slow pick a lawyer that will help coaches you not mr hartt

I used mr hart make sherry to never send him the payment till he sends copies of agreement because on phones mr hart will make it sound like he represents you to the end but only does the litigation part not any of the. In court part for the $2500 it is another $5000 after the litigat...ion an dose not do the appeals after the phone conference don't no. If this is his line with every one but he did the ur in the 10percent that do have a case

James Hartt

Replied last October 11, 2019

Kevin, I represented you throughout the Division of Human Rights Investigation, which was a 6 month process. Unfortunately, your case did not result in a "Probable Cause" determination. These are tough cases to prevail in, and I always tell new clients that there is certainly no guarantee of victory. While it is true that I do not handle appeals, I was willing to represent you in Federal Court per the terms of my Fee Agreement for Federal Court matters. I am sorry that you feel this way and wish it had resulted in a win, but as I wrote above, I can't win them all.

Posted by Melissa | August 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best worst experience

I was so scared when I had to hire a lawyer for 2 misd. I could have picked anyone. However, I thought Mr. Hartt had a kind smile and I knew instantly by speaking to him he would have my best interest. He performed a miracle in my opinion and I so happy and relieved this experience is past me. The be...st part was his continued communication with me. He would answer my messages immediately and constantly empathized with my fears. He was honest and truthful. Be honest with him and he will be your best ally!!! Thanks so much James!!!

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James David Hartt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

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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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William Fife

Litigation lawyer | Aug 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Cesta

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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