About
James F. Lafrance is an skilled and committed attorney in New Hampshire, with expertise in Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation Law, Employment Law, Civil Litigation, and Business Law.
James F. Lafrance is a pro attorney primarily based in Laconia, New Hampshire, with a strong dedication to supplying super prison illustration. With experience in advocating for a extensive variety of legal matters in both country and federal courts, as well as administrative organizations, he is properly-prepared to handle various prison issues.
Lafrance's exercise regions consist of Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation Law, Employment Law for each employers and personnel, Civil Litigation, and Business Law. His dedication to excellence in carrier and felony illustration units him aside as a trusted felony expert inside the New Hampshire place.
Born and raised in New Hampshire, Lafrance has a sturdy connection to the community. He graduated from Laconia High School in 1977, received his B.A. in Economics with honors from Colby College in 1981, and earned his J.D. cum laude from Boston College Law School in 1984. He joined Normandin, Cheney & O’Neil after law college and became a Partner in 1994.
Lafrance is actively involved in diverse criminal institutions, inclusive of the Belknap County, New Hampshire, and American Bar Associations. He is a sustaining member of the New Hampshire Association for Justice and a Fellow of the New Hampshire Bar Foundation. Recognized for his contributions to the legal profession, he turned into a co-recipient of the President’s Award for Distinguished Service. Lafrance also holds a Distinguished score from Martindale-Hubbell.
Legal Issues
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Workers Compensation
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Social Security Disability
Certificates
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Languages
- English
Accepted Jurisdictions



Experience
- Partner
Normandin, Cheney & O Neil, PLLC
1984
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