Jim Hartnett

Firm partner Jim Hartnett has an established reputation in the legal community as an outstanding civil litigator and effective business and real estate counsel. Mr. Hartnett focuses his practice in the areas of business law, real estate law, civil litigation, probate and trust litigation and dispute resolution but is often called in to troubleshoot and strategize in a variety of practice areas. He is known for his ability to help clients establish and accomplish their objectives. He is also an effective mediator.

With more than 100 years of combined legal experience, the San Francisco Bay Area lawyers at Hartnett, Smith & Paetkau are uniquely qualified to handle any litigation in the Silicon Valley. From complex commercial disputes to sensitive criminal matters, our firm has an unparalleled record of success through more than 200 jury trials to verdict for individuals and businesses in state and federal courts.