Anthony M. La Pinta

Anthony M. La Pinta is a distinguished attorney with La Pinta, Lesko & Miskiewicz, P.C., in Hauppauge, New York, practicing both criminal and personal injury law. He serves clients throughout Long Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County and New York City.

With over three decades of legal practice, Mr. La Pinta has established himself as a formidable advocate in both federal and state courts. His distinguished career has earned him the prestigious AV Preeminent peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting his exceptional legal abilities and ethical standards. 

Mr. La Pinta's criminal defense practice encompasses a broad spectrum of cases, from white collar investigations to violent crime prosecutions. His clientele has included prominent figures such as law enforcement personnel, financial professionals, political figures, fellow attorneys and medical practitioners. His track record includes numerous trial acquittals, successful sentencing mitigation strategies and favorable post-judgment outcomes that have garnered national media coverage.

Beyond criminal defense, Mr. La Pinta maintains an active civil practice representing individuals in serious personal injury matters. His civil litigation experience includes wrongful death claims, severe vehicular collisions, workplace injuries in construction, medical malpractice suits, defective product cases, civil rights violations and professional liability disputes. He has secured significant trial verdicts and settlements throughout the New York metropolitan area.

Mr. La Pinta's commitment to the legal profession extends beyond his practice through various educational and professional roles. He serves as an adjunct professor at Touro Law Center, teaching criminal procedure and trial advocacy courses. His involvement includes regular speaking engagements for the Nassau County Bar Association, the Suffolk County Bar Association and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. 

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.