Trusted Legal Guidance in New York
Specializing in residential real estate purchases, sales, and personal injury litigation
Professional Background and Legal Practice Focus
James Franzetti is a member of the New York and Connecticut Bars. He earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) at Saint John’s University School of Law and is also an alumnus of Fairfield University and Loyola School. He has earned numerous academic honors and distinctions including induction into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa.
James is a transactional and litigation attorney who practices in the areas of residential real estate closings, personal injury, and general litigation. During his more than 20 years of experience, James has handled thousands of real estate transactions (purchases & sales) and personal injury cases (plaintiff-side as well as insurance defense).
James takes a nuanced approach to transactions, negotiations and litigation, understanding that life and legal challenges are not always linear and that to achieve the goals of each client an attorney must view each case, transaction, and set of circumstances through the lens of “game theory” (strategic decision-making)—and move accordingly. James works tirelessly, loves the practice of law and deeply values, appreciates and respects his clients
In 2025, James was granted a Certificate of Appreciation by The Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection of the State of New York "for public service on behalf of the administration of justice, the protection of law clients, and the integrity of the legal profession in the State of New York, meriting the appreciation of the Board of Trustees of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection."