Amina Karic
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Albany, New York
LaFave, Wein, Frament & Karic, PLLC
Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in New York since: 2015
Education: Albany Law School
A partner at LaFave, Wein, Frament & Karic, PLLC, in Albany, New York, attorney Amina Karic has been a part of the firm since October 2019. She dedicates her legal practice to personal injury law, finding fulfillment in helping those who've been injured to uncover answers and achieve justice within the nurturing environment the firm provides. Admitted to New York in 2015 and Vermont in 2021, she brings a wealth of experience to her clients.
Hailing from Sarajevo Ms. Karic pursued her academic journey at Syracuse University, where she majored in international relations and political science with a minor in French language and literature. She earned her Juris Doctor from Albany Law School and gained the privilege to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Western Districts of New York. Her legal prowess has seen her argue cases before the Appellate Division Third Judicial Department as well as the New York State Court of Appeals.
Well-regarded in the legal community, Ms. Karic actively participates in the Albany County Bar Association, the Albany and Schenectady County Bar Associations and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. She also serves as the president of the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association. Fluent in Bosnian/Serbo-Croatian and languages from the region formerly known as Yugoslavia, she also possesses conversational skills in French.
Ms. Karic is deeply committed to championing her clients' causes through the challenges they encounter, offering skilled legal support and solace during trying times. Her peers praise her for fostering a client-focused practice that prioritizes personalized care, keen attention to detail and a passionate drive to navigate them through their legal challenges.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2015, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.lwflegal.com/team/amina-karic-esq/
Bar / Professional Activity
- New York, 2015
- Vermont, 2021
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- Albany and Schenectady County Bar Associations, Member
- Albany County Bar Association, Member
- Capital District Trial Lawyers Association, President, 2024
Educational Background
- Syracuse University, bachelor’s degree, Major: International Relations, Political Science, Minor: French Language and Literature
Honors
- "Good" rating on Avvo
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member
- Named Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2024
- Named The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, civil plaintiff.
- Named Elite Lawyer, 2024
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Amina Karic's legal representation is unmatched. Her passion for clients is evident. Her legal mind and trial strategies are peerless.”
“Amina is a better lawyer than I could ever dream of being.”
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2024 - 2025