Commercial Real Estate Litigation

When business disputes arise, having the right legal team by your side can make all the difference. At Hacker Murphy LLP, our dedicated and experienced attorneys bring decades of success to resolving complex business and commercial disputes. From local small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, we represent a wide range of clients with tailored strategies and an unwavering commitment to achieving real results.

If your business is facing a dispute, call us at (518) 284-3183 to schedule a consultation today.


Comprehensive Business Litigation Expertise

The commercial litigation team at Hacker Murphy handles a broad range of disputes, including:

  • Contract Disputes: Resolving breaches, fraud claims, and escrow disagreements.
  • Business Dissolution and Shareholder Disputes: Navigating complex “business divorces” and fiduciary claims.
  • Non-Compete Litigation: Protecting your business from unfair competition or defending against unreasonable restrictions.
  • Construction Litigation: Representing developers, contractors, and construction companies in disputes over contracts, delays, or defects.
  • Real Estate Disputes: Addressing title, boundary, zoning, and property tax issues.
  • Debt Collection and Creditor’s Rights: Securing payment through liens, foreclosures, or legal action.

Whether resolving conflicts through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, our attorneys bring dedication, expertise, and strategic focus to every case.


A Reputation for Excellence

Hacker Murphy’s commercial litigation team is known for its exceptional trial skills and successful results. Managing Partner James E. Hacker, recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 2009, is widely regarded as a preeminent trial attorney, earning accolades such as “Lawyer of the Year” in Bet-the-Company litigation.

Our firm’s reputation for integrity and tenacity often prompts opposing parties to negotiate fair resolutions, avoiding unnecessary court battles. When litigation is unavoidable, we confidently represent our clients in pre-trial motions, hearings, trials, and appeals, fighting to protect their rights every step of the way.


Cost-Effective Dispute Resolution

At Hacker Murphy, we understand that cost-effective solutions are often the best outcomes for our clients. While we excel in litigation, we explore opportunities for resolution through:

  • Negotiation: Finding mutually acceptable agreements.
  • Arbitration: A faster, private alternative to court.
  • Mediation: Facilitating productive discussions to avoid escalation.

When settlement is not an option, our skilled trial lawyers are prepared to aggressively advocate for your business in court.


Why Choose Hacker Murphy?


  • Experienced Leadership: Our commercial litigation team, led by James E. Hacker, Thomas J. Higgs, John F. Harwick, and Pat Seely, brings decades of experience and a proven track record of success.
  • Broad Client Base: From small startups to major corporations like Verizon and General Electric, we serve businesses of all sizes.
  • Comprehensive Knowledge: Our expertise spans real property law, business law, and property taxation, providing a solid foundation for even the most complex cases.
  • Continuous Learning: We stay at the forefront of legal developments through ongoing education and industry leadership, ensuring our clients benefit from the most current strategies and insights.

Contact Us Today

When your business is at stake, you need a legal team with the expertise, creativity, and persistence to protect your interests. Schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our trusted commercial litigation attorneys today.

Call us at (518) 284-3183 or complete our online form to get started. With offices in Albany, Schenectady, Troy, and Saratoga Springs, Hacker Murphy proudly serves businesses throughout the Capital District and Upstate New York.

Whether you need help resolving a dispute before it escalates or strategic counsel in high-stakes litigation, our team is here to deliver real results for real businesses.

We handle the full spectrum of legal conflicts over commercial property, including:

  • Corporate dissolution and business divorces
  • Contract Disputes
  • Non-Compete litigation
  • Real estate transactions (breach of contract, fraud, escrow or earnest money)
  • Title and boundary line disputes
  • Commercial evictions
  • Commercial property foreclosures and mechanic’s liens
  • Construction litigation
  • Commercial Collections
  • Zoning and land use litigation
  • Adverse possession claims
  • Eminent domain/condemnation
  • Real estate property tax reduction and abatement (tax certiorari)

Our attorneys will pursue damages, injunctive relief or other legal remedies with the full resources of our firm, or fight to protect you from unjust claims brought against your company. Rose McKenna, Esq. also handles commercial transaction and estate proceedings.


We Never Stop Learning

In order to best serve our clients, our Albany commercial litigation attorneys spend significant time and effort to continue our education and maintain our high level of legal services. We attend conferences, seminars, and other instructional courses in order to remain current on developments in the law and legal landscape. We make it a priority to learn about legal trends that may affect our clients. As leaders in the field of commercial litigation, our Albany commercial litigation lawyers also serve as instructors and guest lecturers.


Contact our Commercial and Business Litigation Attorneys

Schedule a complimentary consultation at one of our convenient offices located in Albany, Schenectady, Troy, and Saratoga Springs. Speak with a trusted Albany commercial litigation attorney. We also have some flexibility to meet at your location if it is inconvenient for you to come to our offices. Contact us today.

Whether your firm is trying to resolve a dispute before it escalates into a lawsuit, or you need strategic counsel to protect your interests in and out of court, contact us here or call us at (518) 284-3183 to get started!