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Hon. Anthony J. Carpinello (Ret.)

Arbitrator Mediator Neutral Evaluator Special Master
New York, NY, United States

About

Justice Carpinello served for 14 years on the New York State Supreme Court, including 12 years as an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department. During his judicial tenure, he authored over 1,000 opinions and participated in more than 10,000 case dispositions. Before his time on the bench, he spent 18 years in private practice focusing on commercial litigation, appearing before various state and federal courts. Since entering private practice, he has applied this extensive background to resolve complex disputes through mediation and arbitration.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Construction Employment & Labor Energy & Environment Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Associate Justice
New York State Supreme Court
Appellate Division
Third Department
Justice
1996–2008
New York State Supreme Court
Partner
1995–2008
Carpinello
Teresi & Gidley (and predecessor firms)
Neutral
1976–1994
JAMS
2008

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent lecturer on appellate practice and civil litigation for the New York State Bar Association
  • Contributor to various legal publications regarding ADR and judicial decision-making
  • Speaker at numerous CLE programs focused on commercial dispute resolution

Positioning Takeaways

Justice Carpinello offers a unique perspective derived from over a decade of appellate judicial experience combined with nearly two decades of private commercial litigation. His background makes him particularly effective for high-stakes business disputes and appellate consultations where a deep understanding of judicial outcomes is required.

License & Certifications

  • New York State Bar
  • United States District Court
  • Northern District of New York
  • United States Court of Appeals
  • Second Circuit
  • Supreme Court of the United States

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School
1975
B.A.
Union College
1972

Distinction

Authored over 1,000 judicial opinions and participated in over 10,000 appellate decisions during his 12-year tenure on the Appellate Division.

Reputation

Justice Carpinello is recognized by legal professionals for his deep analytical capabilities and his fair, balanced approach to complex legal issues. Counsel frequently note his ability to navigate intricate commercial and appellate matters with judicial efficiency.