James F. Lafrance

James F. Lafrance, Attorney at Law

41+ Years

Legal Experience

About James F. Lafrance

James F. Lafrance is a dedicated attorney practicing in Belknap County, New Hampshire. With extensive experience in both state and federal courts, he represents clients in a variety of judicial matters, including administrative agency cases. His practice areas encompass Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation Law, Employment Law, Civil Litigation, and Business Law.

Born and raised in New Hampshire, James completed his education at Laconia High School in 1977. He earned a B.A. in Economics with honors from Colby College in 1981 and a J.D. cum laude from Boston College Law School in 1984. Following his graduation, he joined Normandin, Cheney & O’Neil, where he became a partner in 1994.

James is an active member of the Belknap County, New Hampshire, and American Bar Associations. He is also a sustaining member of the New Hampshire Association for Justice and a Fellow of the New Hampshire Bar Foundation. His contributions to the legal profession have been recognized with the President’s Award for Distinguished Service to the Legal Profession, which he co-received. Additionally, he holds a Distinguished rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury

Workers' Compensation

Employment Law

Social Security Disability

Animal & Dog Bites

Brain Injury

Car Accidents

Construction Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

Premises Liability

Truck Accidents

Wrongful Death

Employee Benefits

Employment Contracts

Employment Discrimination

New Hampshire Car Accident Laws

Understanding New Hampshire's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:

Statute of Limitations

3 years

Time limit to file a claim

Negligence Rule

modified comparative fault (51%)

How fault is determined

Min. Insurance (BI/PD)

$25K/$50K/$25K

Per person/per accident/property

Insurance System

At-Fault

At-fault driver's insurance pays

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas of law does James F. Lafrance specialize in?

James F. Lafrance specializes in Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation Law, Employment Law, Civil Litigation, and Business Law.

Where did James F. Lafrance complete his education?

James F. Lafrance graduated from Laconia High School, earned a B.A. in Economics from Colby College, and received his J.D. from Boston College Law School.

Is James F. Lafrance involved in any bar associations?

Yes, he is a member of the Belknap County, New Hampshire, and American Bar Associations, as well as a sustaining member of the New Hampshire Association for Justice.

What awards has James F. Lafrance received?

He co-received the President’s Award for Distinguished Service to the Legal Profession and has a Distinguished rating from Martindale-Hubbell.