John W. Bailey

John W. Bailey is a distinguished attorney at Bailey, Johnson & Peck, P.C., located in Albany, New York. His practice focuses on personal injury law, and he serves the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area. With a robust legal career, he has completed over 200 jury trials and numerous bench trials. His current focus is on defending municipalities and corporations in high-stakes damage cases, where he employs his keen ability to evaluate cases quickly. This involves making well-judged decisions on exposure, reserves and projected costs to effectively represent his clients.Mr. Bailey holds an AV Preeminent peer-review rating* through Martindale Hubbell, a prestigious acknowledgment of legal excellence. His leadership in the legal community is further demonstrated by his past presidency at the Defense Research Institute. He has shared his knowledge through lectures for the New York State Bar Association, the Albany County Bar Association and other respected organizations. Additionally, he served as town justice for Guilderland, New York, for 16 years, highlighting his commitment to public service.Throughout his career, Mr. Bailey has represented a diverse array of clients, including individuals, families, businesses and municipalities in civil disputes. He has successfully advocated for many clients who have suffered severe injuries in car accidents. His legal education began at the University at Albany, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts cum laude in 1976, followed by a Juris Doctor from Albany Law School in 1979.As a partner at Bailey, Johnson & Peck, P.C., Mr. Bailey continues to provide high-quality legal representation, drawing from his extensive experience to achieve favorable outcomes for his clients. His contributions to the legal field and community stand as a testament to his dedication and skill as a trial attorney.*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.