Our Response to COVID-19. Learn More >
CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION
717-295-70091-877-454-8529
Call Us

James D. Hagelgans

Central Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyer

Representing Clients in Central Pennsylvania

education

  • Vanderbilt University School of Law, Nashville, Tennessee
  • Franklin & Marshall College

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania, 1982
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1985
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit

professional associations

  • American Association for Justice
  • Pennsylvania Association for Justice
  • Champions of Justice Club of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice Member

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.

Litigation Percentage:

  • 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Certification/Specialties:

  • Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Past Employment Positions:

  • Civil Arbitration Panels, Chairman

Speak Directly with Our Attorneys

From the initial free consultation, your case will be handled by an experienced injury attorney, not a paralegal or legal secretary.

I Want To...
Featured Story  1.18.2024

Are Car and Motorcycle DUIs the Same?

In Pennsylvania, it is unlawful to drive under the influence with a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.08% or higher. It is also illegal to drive while impaired by drugs or alcohol. You can be cha
Read Story
uploadcross linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram