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Cynthia S. LaFave, Esq.

Cynthia has always been an advocate for those who have found their lives turned upside down because of injuries due to some other person or entity’s negligence. She is passionate about her career and takes to heart the needs of her clients. She is an active and prominent local attorney.

Cynthia is the proud mom of Hannah, Seth, Susanne and Sorawit. She loves dogs and horses, and enjoys spending time in the county, swimming, cooking and music.

Cynthia LaFave joined the Gender Fairness Committee of the Third Judicial District, chaired by Hon. Rachel Kretser (ret.), for its continuing series on pioneering women attorneys in the region.

Verdicts & Settlements
Cynthia has received many verdicts and settlements in excess of $1 million for her clients. In 1996 she received the highest personal injury verdict for the entire United States, in the total sum of $94,500,000.00.

Honors & Awards

  • Named a Super Lawyer since the inception of the honor in 2007 and continues to receive this honor each and every year since then.
  • Named a Top 100 Lawyer in 2010 and every year since then.
  • Received the Wiedemann Wysocki Citation of Excellence from the American Association for Justice
  • Appeared on many news shows, and highlighted numerous times in print and other media, including Eye to Eye with Connie Chung
  • In 2021 is being presented with the first Betty Friedlander Award of Excellence from the NYSBA Trial Lawyers Section
  • Named a Pioneering Woman Lawyer for the New York State Pioneering Women Lawyer Oral History Project, by the Gender Fairness Committee of the Third Judicial District, Chaired by Hon. Rachel Kretser (ret.), and highlighted in a podcast about Cynthia LaFave’s Life and Career
  • Member of Board of Directors of Mohawk Hudson Humane Society from 2012 to 2021, Chair of Board of Directors 2017-2021
  • Member (2016-2019); Chair Albany County Democratic Committee, Judicial Qualifications Committee (2016-2017)
  • Member NYS Magistrate’s Association 1984 to the present
  • Town of New Scotland Town Justice 1984-1988
  • Continuous lecturing for Continuing Legal Education for the American Association for Justice; American Trial Lawyers Association; New York State Bar Association; Capital Region Bar Association; New York State Trial Lawyer’s Associations; New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and others
  • Outstanding Student Leadership Award, SUNY Brockport, 1978

Bar & Professional Activity

  • Past President of the NYS Trial Lawyers Association, Capital Region Affiliate
  • Past Vice President for the NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers, Third Judicial Department
  • Member of the Board of Directors of the NYS Trial Lawyers since 1996 to the present
  • Past Delegate for the NYS Bar Association
  • Member, American Association for Justice
  • Member, NYS Magistrate’s Association
  • Member American Board of Trial Advocates
  • Member Capital Region Trial Lawyers Association

Our Accomplishments

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Ann

Mr.Frament is an excellent attorney.He kept us informed and understood what we were going through as a family as a result from the accident.He was professional and compassionate.He was genuinely concerned about the case results and not because of what compensation he would get.He fought hard for us .He negotiated with insurance companies to get liens lowered.Mr.Fragment and his law firm are very compassionate and thoughtful.You should definately select Mr.Frament.You would not regret it.Real good attorney who is also a good person too.

Heidi Maria

Turning my case to Lafave Wein and Frament proved finality and resolve in the right direction. They moved matters along, settlement was made, and Jason Frament delivered. Collectively he and Paul Wein did it….and I would highly recommend Jason Frament and Firm to any person who seeks action and finality. They have acted in my best interest 100 percent, along with Anne G. who communicated effectively. Thank you both for laying the groundwork for future representation, if a need arises.

Gavin

Competent and effective representation. Jason was an integral part of my personal injury case which was ultimately settled before trial. Jason and the other associates at LaFave, Wein and Frament were able to reach a settlement for my knee injury which was very generous. Thank you for your hard work, Jason.

Former Client

Amina was always available to walk me through things (and still is!), and was always happy to re-explain things as I needed. She worked incredibly hard to make sure everything went the way it should, I am impressed with the level of expertise she developed on my case alone. There is no one else that could have done it better, and I am very grateful to have her representing me. I could go on. Amina is a kind human and amazing attorney.

Olivia 

I’ve never seen someone work so hard for another person such as Amina Karic. Between learning the science behind vascular surgery and pulling all nighters; I watched her go the extra mile on my behalf. I couldn’t have asked for more from my representation and will always be grateful for how she fought for my family and myself. Thank you so much Amina.