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Anthony La Pinta
Biography
Anthony M. La Pinta is one of Long Island’s most accomplished and respected trial attorneys. Practicing law for over 30 years, he specializes in all phases of federal and state criminal defense, civil rights and plaintiff's personal injury litigation.
Described by members of the judiciary as "an attorney of the highest caliber," and "one of the finest lawyers on Long Island," Mr. La Pinta represents the highest standards in the legal community. He has been selected to the 2014-2020 editions of "Super Lawyers" magazine and has earned the “Preeminent - AV” rating with the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Attorney Peer Rating System.
Having successfully defended many high profile cases that have drawn national media attention, Mr. La Pinta has extensive experience representing individuals and businesses that have been investigated or charged with white collar, nonviolent and violent crimes at the trial and appellate levels in the federal and state courts. Some of his past clients include politicians, law enforcement officials, financiers, attorneys, and physicians.
Mr. La Pinta also maintains a significant civil law practice, representing plaintiffs in all serious personal injury matters. Many of his cases have resulted in noteworthy trial verdicts and seven figure settlements in courts throughout the New York metropolitan region.
An adjunct professor at Touro Law School, Mr. LaPinta has also served as a past president of the Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association, and is a current member of the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Tenth Judicial District. He has also been a guest legal commentator and contributor for Court TV, Fox News, Newsday and News 12 - Long Island.
Mr. La Pinta is an elite litigator whose commitment to scholarship and command of the courtroom have made him a tremendous force in the federal and New York State courts.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
White Collar Crime
DUI & DWI
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Adjunct Law Professor Tuoro Law School, Central Islip, NY
Year: 2014 - Current
Description: Instructor of Criminal Procedure and Trial Advocacy.
Officer Fair Housing Compliance
Year: 2014 - Current
Description: Appointed by United States District Court Judge Arthur D. Spatt to oversee compliance of the Court's judgment in the civil rights, fair housing lawsuit, MHANY Management v. Incorporated Village of Garden City, 05 CV 2301 (ADS).
Managing Partiner Reynolds, Caronia, Gianelli, & La Pinta, P.C.
Year: 2004 - Current
Description: "AV" rated law firm concentrating in federal and state criminal defense and serious personal injury litigation at the trial and appellate levels.
Adjunct Professor St. Joseph's University, Patchogue, NY
Year: 2009 - Current
Description: Instructor of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
Instructor National Institute of Trial Advocacy
Year: 2004 - Current
Description: National Institute for Trial Advocacy, Boulder, Colorado
Professional Associations
New Jersey State Bar # 002851993 Member (1993 - Current)
Plan 18A Homicide Panel Assigned Counsel Defender (2001 - Current)
Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association President (2006 - 2007)
Suffolk County Bar Association Professional Ethics and Civility Committee Chairperson (2008 - 2010)
Suffolk County Bar Association Grievance Committee Member (2010 - 2015)
Conencticut State Bar Member (1992 - Current)
Nassau County Bar Association Member (2005 - Current)
New York State Bar Member (1993 - Current)
New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member (1994 - Current)
New York State Defenders Association Member (1995 - Current)
New York State Trial Lawyers Association Member (1995 - Current)
Federal Bar Association Lecturer (2015 - Current)
Nassau County Criminal Bar Association Member (2013 - Current)
Suffolk County Bar Association Grievance Committee Member (2009 - Current)
Awards
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"Superb"
Avvo.com - Client and Attorney Peer Review Rating System 2014.0
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"Super Lawyer"
New York Metro Edition of Super Lawyers Magazine 2014.0
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AV - Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbel Attorney Peer Rating System 2014.0
Education
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State University of New York - College at Oswego B.S. (1988) | Political Science, Business Administration
Year: 1984 - 1988
Honors: Activities: President, Student Association, 1987-1988
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Temple University J.D. (1991) | Trial Advocacy
Year: 1988 - 1991
Honors: Activities: Law Assistant, Delaware County District Attorney's Office, Media, PA, 1990-1993 Law Clerk, Chief Judge James Crumlish, Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, 1989-1990
Websites
https://lapintalaw.com/
Anthony M. La Pinta
http://www.rcgllaw.com/
Reynolds, Caronia, Gianelli, & La Pinta, P.C.
200 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Suite C-17, Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 300-4380
300 Old Country Road, Suite 341, Mineola, NY 11501
(631) 300-4380