James C. Knox

James Knox is a lawyer you can count on to give his all - in every circumstance. Mr. Knox's intense commitment to excellence and professionalism, combined with his genuine desire to help those in need, makes him one of the most desirable lawyers in the area. Among the newest additions to one of the most prestigious firms in the Upstate New York, Mr. Knox exemplifies the qualities that the Hacker Murphy, LLP is known for; providing quality, affordable legal representation to the people of the greater Capital District. Mr. Knox works tirelessly to represent his clients with every resource available to him, in order to deliver the very best legal experience. Mr. Knox graduated magna cum laude from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon in 2009 and was the recipient of the Outstanding Client Advocacy Award. He has briefed and argued cases in the Court of Appeals, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Third Judicial Department, and before the New York Commission on Judicial Conduct. In addition, he has tried a number of cases to verdict and appears regularly in state and federal courts in the Capital District and beyond. Mr. Knox formerly worked as an Appellate Court Attorney for the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Third Judicial Department in Albany, NY. In the spring of 2011, Mr. Knox served temporarily as a confidential clerk in the chambers of Justice Edward O. Spain. SERVICE AND WORK / LIFE BALANCE A married father of three young children, Mr. Knox gives his all to everything he does. When away from the courtroom and negotiating table, Mr. Knox spends as much time as possible with his family but still manages to train for marathons and support charitable causes near and dear to his heart, such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and the American Red Cross. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees James C. Knox included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” of Upstate New York, 2013 and 2014 Outstanding Client Advocacy Award Other Sources of Feedback About James C. Knox Included on the 2025Upstate New York Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2022 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2020 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2016 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2015 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2014 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2013 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list

• Partner

• Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Third Judicial Department in Albany, NY, Appellate Court Attorney
• Chambers of Justice Edward O. Spain, Confidential clerk, 2011 - Present

• Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
• American Red Cross

• New York State Bar Association
• Albany County Bar Association
• Saratoga County Bar Association
• Rensselaer County Bar Association
• New York State Trial Lawyers Association
• Capital District Trial Lawyers Association
• Federal Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Committee on Character and Fitness, Third Judicial District (Member)
• NYSATSA (Board Member)