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Christopher Gerald LaFrance
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Christopher Gerald LaFrance

4.4
6 reviews

10242 Arbor Side Dr., Tampa, FL 33647

Municipal Law, Environmental Law, Personal Injury and 7 more

About Christopher Gerald LaFrance

Chris LaFrance is a divorce attorney for LaFrance Law, living and working in the Tampa Bay area. Chris has been practicing law (including family law) since 1993 and has been focusing solely on family law for the last 10 years.  Chris is licensed to practice law in both the State of Florida and New York and has been a civil litigator and family law practitioner for over twenty years. Chris graduated cum laude from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1992, he received his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School. Chris’ legal career began in Albany, New York where he administered estates and assisted with matrimonial cases. These civil legal matters included litigation of matrimonial matters, medical malpractice and personal injury cases, bench trials, and the negotiation of commercial transactions. Chris has also appeared before New York Appellate Courts. Chris’ experience, professionalism, and dedication reflect the LaFrance Law philosophy of providing excellent, efficient, prompt and diligent service for the firm’s clients.

 

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Posted by David
August 17, 2022
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Chris seemed so nice and professional each time we spoke, but it was a huge and costly mistake going with this firm. He and his wife go on vacation for weeks with no notice in the middle of your case, and because it’s just them the whole firm closes. It takes weeks to hear back on urgent requests. He promises things when you talk and doesn’t follow through. He spends 6 weeks trying to serve someone during a time of day they’re known not to be home (at your expense). After leaving and getting another lawyer to finally resolve my case I can tell you the advise and approach he did offer was not at all appropriate. I question that he knows what he’s doing, but it could be that he simply doesn’t care, which I know for certain. The only thing you’ll get on time every time is the bill. I could have saved thousands of dollars and a year of my life had I gone with a competent and caring lawyer from the beginning. Don’t be sucked in by a free consultation and a smooth talker.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Municipal Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Real Estate
  • Family Law 2
    • Child Support
    • Child Custody
  • Other 2
    • Divorce & Separation
    • Alimony

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1993, New York
    1994, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
    1994, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    2007, Florida
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Albany Law School of Union College
    Class of 1992
    J.D.
    Other Education
    State University of New York at Buffalo
    Class of 1989
    B.A.
    cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1966
    Rochester, New York, December 3, 1966

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    Christopher Gerald LaFrance was admitted in 1993 to the State of New York.
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    Yes, Christopher Gerald LaFrance is admitted to practice in Florida and New York.
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    Christopher Gerald LaFrance is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York and United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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    Christopher Gerald LaFrance attended Albany Law School of Union College.

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