About McCarthy A.
McCarthy A. Hawkins trained as a lawyer in New York and built a steady career in private practice. He earned his J.D. from the City University of New York School of Law in 2003. Before law school he completed graduate work in political science at Siena College, receiving an M.A. in 1999 after earlier studies that concluded in 1995.
Hawkins moved into legal practice shortly after earning his degree and established a small firm under his own name. Over the years he handled a range of matters at the neighborhood level and in state courts. He represents individual clients and small businesses, and has experience managing case files from intake through resolution. His work has required regular appearances in New York state courts and routine interaction with opposing counsel and court staff.
He is admitted to practice in New York. That connection shapes the day-to-day calendar of his office. Local filings, court conferences and client meetings are the regular pattern. Hawkins has balanced courtroom time with case preparation and client counseling. He organizes matters so deadlines and filings are met on schedule.
Colleagues and former clients have noted that he runs a hands-on practice. He handles document drafting, discovery, motion practice and settlement negotiations. The practice model relies on a small-team approach. Supporting staff perform research and client intake, while Hawkins directs strategy and attends hearings. The structure aims to keep the file owner closely connected to each case.
Beyond the office, Hawkins’s academic background in political science informs how he reads statutes and administrative rules. That training also helps when cases touch on regulatory or municipal issues. He keeps current on local court procedures and state law developments so the firm’s turnarounds remain practical and timely.
Today he practices through THE LAW OFFICE OF MCCARTHY A. HAWKINS Esq., P.C., operating in New York. His current practice centers on representing clients through that firm and handling matters in New York state courts.
