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Contact
Email
info@lwflegal.com
Phone
518-869-9094
Website
Address
Albany, NY, 12205, US
Professional
Bar Admissions
New York1981
About
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.
About Personal Injury Law
Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.
Credentials
Education
Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, New York
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
This award is given for outstanding commitment and service to client, Bar and profession, and to the perpetuation of the work of the "Shirt Sleeve" Lawyer, 2021 | NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2008 | SUNY Brockport, 1978 | Appeared on Eye to Eye with Connie Chung | Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers, Past Vice President for the Third Judicial Department, NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers; Past President of the Capital Region Affiliate of the NYS Trial Lawyer's Association; Past President of the Albany County Bar Association; past delegate to the NYS Bar Association; Member American Association for Justice; American Board of Trial Advocates; Capital Region Trial Lawyers Association., 2024
Associations
Member of Board of Directors of Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 2012 to 2021 | Chair of Board of Directors of Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 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 | 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
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