James D. Hagelgans

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James D. Hagelgans: Attorney with Hagelgans & Veronis, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Jim holds professional memberships with the American Trial Lawyers Association and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. He is a member of the Champions of Justice Club of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. He is admitted to practice law before State and Federal Courts. A life-long resident of Lancaster, Jim graduated from Franklin & Marshall College and Vanderbilt University School of Law. Since graduation he has continuously practiced in Lancaster.

The Judges of Lancaster County have appointed Jim to serve as a Chairman of Civil Arbitration Panels (a lawyer who is appointed to act as a Judge, hear sworn testimony in civil cases and render decisions along with two other panel members).

The focus of his practice is auto accident claims, death cases and cases involving serious personal injuries. He represents only accident victims.

Jim is a certified member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum representing only those attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience and excellence in advocacy by achieving a verdict, award or settlement in the amount of one million dollars or more.

Jim has provided educational presentations before lawyer groups, community groups and other organizations related to automobile accident law.

Jim is married and has five children. His interests include history and politics.

Certification/Specialties:

• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Past Employment Positions:

• Civil Arbitration Panels, Chairm

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• American Association for Justice

• Pennsylvania Association for Justice

• Champions of Justice Club of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice Membe
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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Auto Accident Claims
  • Personal Injury
  • Death Cases

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Franklin and Marshall College, B.A., 1979
Law School Attended:
Vanderbilt University School of Law, J.D., 1982
Year of First Admission:
1982
Admission:
1982, Pennsylvania; 1985, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania; U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
ISLN:
906787630

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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (19 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/20/16 in Automobile Accidents and Injuries

    Jim Hagelgans is an excellent, very experienced lawyer who adheres to the highest ethical standards. I have very high regard for him as a lawyer and a person.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/15/16 in Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/15/16 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/09/16 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/09/16 in Plaintiffs Personal Injury

    Jim and his firm are known as one the most successful PI groups in Lancaster County, and Jim has been in practice here for 34 years. I would not hesitate to refer clients to him. Jim is unfailingly polite, even tempered, and professional.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/09/16 in Automobile Negligence

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/09/16 in Catastrophic Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/08/16 in Automobile Accidents and Injuries

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/07/16 in Plaintiffs Personal Injury

    Jim is a "go to" attorney in Lancaster for personal injury cases! I would trust him with any of my PI cases.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/07/16 in Plaintiffs Personal Injury

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