Anthony La Pinta

Reynolds, Caronia, Gianelli, & La Pinta, P.C.

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.

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
Connecticut
Since 1992
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Languages

  • English
  • Italian:
    Spoken, Written

Officer
Fair Housing Compliance
2014 –

Current

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).
Adjunct Law Professor
Tuoro Law School, Central Islip, NY
2014 –

Current

Instructor of Criminal Procedure and Trial Advocacy.
Adjunct Professor
St. Joseph’s University, Patchogue, NY
2009 –

Current

Instructor of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
Managing Partiner
Reynolds, Caronia, Gianelli, & La Pinta, P.C.
2004 –

Current

“AV” rated law firm concentrating in federal and state criminal defense and serious personal injury litigation at the trial and appellate levels.
Instructor
National Institute of Trial Advocacy
2004 –

Current

National Institute for Trial Advocacy, Boulder, Colorado
Temple University
J.D. (1991) | Trial Advocacy
1988


1991

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
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State University of New York – College at Oswego
B.S. (1988) | Political Science, Business Administration
1984


1988

Activities: President, Student Association, 1987-1988
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AV – Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbel Attorney Peer Rating System
2014
“Super Lawyer”
New York Metro Edition of Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
“Superb”
Avvo.com – Client and Attorney Peer Review Rating System
2014
Federal Bar Association

Lecturer
2015 –
Current
Activities: CLE panel member with United States District Court Judge Joseph Bianco, former United States District Court Judge John Gleeson and Assistant United States Attorney Nicole Boeckman, Chief of the Long Island Division, EDNY.
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Nassau County Criminal Bar Association

Member
2013 –
Current
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Suffolk County Bar Association Grievance Committee

Member
2009 –
Current
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Nassau County Bar Association

Member
2005 –
Current
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Plan 18A Homicide Panel

Assigned Counsel Defender
2001 –
Current
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New York State Defenders Association

Member
1995 –
Current
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New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member
1995 –
Current
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New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member
1994 –
Current
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New Jersey State Bar

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Member
1993 –
Current
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New York State Bar

Member
1993 –
Current
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Conencticut State Bar

Member
1992 –
Current
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Suffolk County Bar Association Grievance Committee

Member
2010 –
2015
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Suffolk County Bar Association Professional Ethics and Civility Committee

Chairperson
2008 –
2010
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Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association

President
2006 –
2007
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Websites & Blogs

Website
Anthony M. La Pinta
Website
Reynolds, Caronia, Gianelli, & La Pinta, P.C.

300 Old Country Road
Suite 341
Mineola, NY 11501
US
Telephone: (516) 606-8628
Fax: (631) 300-4380

200 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
Suite C-17
Hauppauge, NY 11788
US
Telephone: (631) 231-1199
Fax: (631) 300-4380