Anthony La Pinta - New York Lawyer

Anthony M. La Pinta is a highly accomplished and respected trial lawyer based in Long Island with over three decades of legal experience. His areas of expertise include federal and state criminal defense, civil rights, and representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases. Referred to by members of the judiciary as a top-tier attorney and one of the leading legal professionals in Long Island, Mr. La Pinta embodies the highest standards of the legal profession. He has been recognized in the "Super Lawyers" magazine from 2014 to 2020 and holds the prestigious “Preeminent - AV” rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Attorney Peer Rating System. With a track record of successfully handling high-profile cases that have garnered national media attention, Mr. La Pinta is well-versed in defending individuals and businesses facing white-collar, nonviolent, and violent crime charges at both trial and appellate levels in federal and state courts. His clientele has included politicians, law enforcement officers, financiers, attorneys, and medical professionals. Mr. La Pinta also has a significant civil law practice focused on representing plaintiffs in serious personal injury cases, securing notable trial verdicts and settlements exceeding seven figures in various courts across the New York metropolitan area. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. La Pinta serves as an adjunct professor at Touro Law School, a former president of the Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association, and a current member of the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Tenth Judicial District. He has appeared as a legal commentator and contributor on platforms such as Court TV, Fox News, Newsday, and News 12 - Long Island. Known for his exceptional litigation skills, dedication to legal scholarship, and courtroom prowess, Mr. La Pinta is a formidable presence in both federal and New York State courts.