George E. LaMarche III

“I advocate successfully for my clients because I take the time to know and understand them, and then utilize the legal system to help make their lives better.”

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My name is George LaMarche. I’m a founding member of LaMarche Safranko Law. My qualifications come from more than 20 years of experience in representing thousands of people who are dealing with some of the most difficult circumstances they’ve ever dealt with in their entire life. Whether it’s an injury, a criminal charge, or an allegation of professional discipline. I think the most important aspect of building a relationship with a client is trust. A client needs to know and understand that we are there for them 100% of the time, and that we understand the legal system and the legal process and how that works, and that we can guide them through that process. They can trust that if they have a problem in their lives that I am going to be a passionate advocate for them, and do the very best job I can to make sure that at the end of the case they’re happy with the outcome.

George LaMarche Albany NY Attorney Lawyer

Founding Partner | Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Attorney

George E. LaMarche III is a highly respected personal injury and criminal defense attorney and the founding member of LaMarche Safranko Law PLLC. For more than two decades, George has represented individuals who have been seriously injured and families who have suffered the loss of a loved one due to the negligence of others. He also defends people under investigation or charged with crimes in both state and federal courts.

As a New York personal injury lawyer, George has recovered tens of millions of dollars for victims of car crashes, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, limo accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall accidents, wrongful death, and construction site accidents. His experience in complex litigation allows him to prepare every case for trial while negotiating fair and just settlements when possible.

In addition to his personal injury work, George has successfully protected the rights of those wrongly accused of crimes. He has helped many individuals entangled in the criminal justice system due to addiction or underlying mental health issues. His well-rounded understanding of both civil and criminal law enables him to navigate cases from every angle with precision and empathy.

George began his legal career in 2000 at a prominent litigation firm, where he tried numerous personal injury and criminal cases and became the youngest partner in the firm’s history. In 2011, he founded LaMarche Law, PLLC, and in 2012 partnered with attorney Andrew Safranko to form LaMarche Safranko Law PLLC, which today has offices in Albany, Latham, Lake George, and Plattsburgh, New York.

Recognized for his honest, caring, and compassionate approach, George has built a reputation as a trusted advocate for the injured and the accused. His outstanding results and client dedication have earned him recognition as a New York Super Lawyer and Best Lawyer year after year and a respected name in the legal community.

George has also become a go-to legal expert for numerous news stations, offering trusted insight on significant legal issues and high-profile cases. Learn more about George’s media appearances here.

glamarche@lslawny.com

Admitted to Practice:

All New York State Courts
United States District Courts, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit
United States Supreme Court

Educational Highlights:

Graduate of Siena College and Albany Law School
Executive Editor for Lead Articles on the Albany Law Review
Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute, 2009
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, a professional enrichment institute for lawyers and judges committed to the jury system and to representing and obtaining justice for individual clients, 2014

Selected Honors:

Best Law Firm in Capital Region, Times Union
New York Super Lawyers (2013-2025)
Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell
Rated 10.0 by AVVO
The Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys
Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys
Best DUI Lawyers in Albany
Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law and Who’s Who in the World
Best Law Firms by U.S. News and World Report
Capital District 40 Under Forty, 2013

Memberships:

New York State Bar Association
Albany, Rensselaer and Saratoga County Bar Associations
New York State Defenders Association
Capital District and New York State Trial Lawyers Associations
National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
American Society of Legal Advocates
American Association for Justice

Community Activities:

Advisory Council member-Saints Alive! 2024-Present
Board Member – Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce 2015-2018, 2025-present
Board Member-Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region 2018-2023
Board Member – Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 2010-2015
To Life!, supporter
American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer, supporter
Waterford Youth Baseball and Soccer, supporter
Shenendehowa School District, supporter
Statewide Lecturer and Media Legal Expert

Presentations

DWI Defense-Sponsored by the Legislative Continuing Legal Education Program
Update & Refresher on Underinsured and Uninsured Motorists’ Coverage and Litigation-Sponsored by the New York State Bar Association
How to handle the RAMBO Litigator?-NBI
Settling the Bodily Injury Case – Preparing and Trying the Bodily Injury Case Conference
Auto and Truck Claims, Accidents and Litigation CLE: Criminal Law The Civil Laywers Need to Know