Cynthia S. LaFave, Esq.

Cynthia has always been an advocate for those who have found their lives harmed by injuries caused by some 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 LaFave was interviewed and created a Podcast done by 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, many verdicts and settlements in excess of one million dollars for her clients. In 1996 she received the highest personal injury verdict for the entire United States, in the total sum of $93,500,000.00.

Other representative verdicts and settlements: $15,000,000.00 on an auto collision; $2,750,000.00 on an improper security at hotel case; dozens of other cases in excess of $1,000,000.00; and she has completed hundreds of sex abuse cases for survivors of sexual abuse—with the total settlements in excess of $300,000,000.00 to date.

Honors & Awards

Named an Advocate of the National College of Advocacy for Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1992.
Named a Diplomate of the National College of Advocacy by the Americal Association for Justice and the National College of Advocacy 2015.
Received the Daniel H. Mahoney Memorial Award from the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association, 2021.
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.
Was presented with the first Betty Friedlander Award of Excellence from the NYSBA Trial Lawyers Section in 2021.
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.
Named to the Brockport State University Foundation Board of Directors in 2025.
Named Coach for the Voorheesville High School Mock Trial Program, 2025-2026.
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.
Sustaining Member, American Association for Justice.
Member, NYS Magistrate’s Association.
Member American Board of Trial Advocates.
Member Capital Region Trial Lawyers Association.

In the Media

Our Accomplishments

Testimonials

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Christine

This law firm was incredibly caring and supportive throughout our entire case, always making us feel heard and understood. Their level of organization was truly impressive, and every detail was handled with precision and professionalism. They successfully negotiated with three separate entities on our behalf, demonstrating remarkable skill and persistence. Throughout the entire process, they kept us consistently informed, providing clear updates and promptly answering all of our questions. Thanks to their dedication and expertise, the outcome was outstanding, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their exceptional work.

Kelly

Lafave, Wein, Frament and Karic fought tirelessly for my case, most importantly Jason Frament and Amina Karic. It was an emotionally exhausting case with many complexities involved but their strategic thinking and bold advocacy helped me achieve a favorable outcome. Exceptional service and results. I can not thank you enough for fighting for my family, forever grateful

Michael

Very professional and helpful.

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.