James M. Hackett is an Associate Lawyer at Cooper & Company.
James has lived in Alberta all his life and has been in Fort McMurray since 2013.
James graduated from Grant MacEwan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy in 2015. After his undergraduate work, he attended law school at the University of Calgary and graduated in 2018. In law school James participated in the Student Legal Assistance (SLA) program and in his 3rd year worked as a tutor to teach 1st year law students.
James also received multiple awards during law school:
While in university, James worked in the summers for Cooper & Company from 2013 to 2017. James was proud to be of service to Fort McMurray residents during the aftermath of the 2016 Wildfire by assisting those affected by the Wildfire with interpreting their insurance policies.
James Hackett is excited to build a legal practice in Fort McMurray that provides exceptional service to Fort McMurray residents and businesses. James is also looking for volunteer opportunities. James has appeared in the Alberta Provincial Court and Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench.
When James is not practicing law he is often caught playing the guitar or board games with friends, and enjoys spending time in the summer months playing golf.
James Hackett is proud to say “McMurray’s My Home!”