Anthony M. La Pinta is one of Long Island’s most
accomplished and respected trial attorneys. A lawyer for over twenty-six years,
his practice is limited to representing clients in federal and state criminal
defense and plaintiff’s personal injury matters. Mr. La Pinta represents
the highest standards in the legal community. He has achieved the highest
rating of “Preeminent-AV” by the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell attorney peer
review directory and has been selected to the 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 New
York Metro editions of “Super Lawyers Magazine.” Mr. La Pinta has
been described by judges and adversaries as “an attorney of the highest
caliber,” and “one of the finest lawyers” on Long Island.
Mr. La Pinta has successfully
defended many high profile cases that have drawn national media attention. He
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. Mr. La Pinta has achieved particular success
in obtaining trial acquittals, developing sentencing mitigation, and securing
post judgment relief. He has represented clients charged with murder,
racketeering, conspiracy, money laundering, computer crimes, mail and wire
fraud, public corruption, narcotics possession and distribution, tax evasion,
arson, health care and insurance fraud, gambling, larceny, robbery, burglary,
DWI/traffic offenses, and all other felony and misdemeanor crimes in federal,
state and local courts. Some of his past clients include law enforcement
officials, financiers, politicians, attorneys and physicians.
By also maintaining a significant
civil law practice, Mr. La Pinta represents plaintiffs in all serious
personal injury matters including wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents,
premises liability, medical malpractice, mesothelioma cases, product liability,
civil rights violations, construction accidents, and professional liability
cases. He has obtained numerous noteworthy trial verdicts and settlements in
courts throughout the New York metropolitan region.
In addition to his teaching
positions as an adjunct professor at Touro Law School and St. Joseph’s College,
Mr. La Pinta is also a routine lecturer for the Nassau and Suffolk County
Bar Associations, the Federal Bar Association for the Eastern District of New
York and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA). He is a past
President of the Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association, a former Chairperson
of the Suffolk County Bar Association’s Ethics and Professionalism Committee
and a current member of the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Tenth Judicial
District. Mr. La Pinta also serves as counsel to The Village of Babylon,
The Board of Trustees of Suffolk County Community College and The Suffolk
County Democratic Committee. He has also been a contributor and legal
commentator for Court TV, Fox News, Newsday and News 12 – Long Island.
Mr. La Pinta earned his
undergraduate degrees from The State University of New York College at Oswego
and his law degree from Temple University. He is admitted to practice law in
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as well as in the Federal District Courts
of the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the District of New Jersey
and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. He is currently the Managing Partner
of Reynolds, Caronia, Gianelli & La Pinta, P.C., located in Hauppauge,
New York.
Mr. La Pinta is a proven, experienced litigator who
brings enormous energy, personal attention and an unmatched determination to
every client he represents. His reputation and ability as a fierce and
respected advocate has produced outstanding results for his clients.
