Arthur L. Aidala Esq.
Managing Partner
Location: New York, New York
TELEPHONE: 212-486-0011
FAX: 718-921-3292
Professional Experience
In his capacity as the Managing Partner of the Aidala, Bertuna & Kamins, PC law firm, Mr. Aidala oversees every aspect of the practice, including all of the criminal cases, civil litigation, as well as corporate matters.
Mr. Aidala has more than twenty-five years experience in the area of criminal law. He has represented hundreds of privately retained clients in both Federal and State courts in jurisdictions throughout the country. He has handled complicated matters on behalf of his clients involving all aspects of white collar crime, including allegations of securities fraud, accounting and bank fraud, RICO violations, bribery, bid-rigging, extortion, and embezzlement. Individuals, corporations and companies of varied sizes have retained Mr. Aidala regarding investigations and prosecutions by the Securities and Exchange Commission, FINRA, and the U.S. Department of Justice.
Among the highlights of his trial cases are:
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Successful defense of NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor in Federal Court
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Obtaining a full acquittal of William Rapetti in the New York City crane collapse case
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Securing a mistrial of real estate developer Abe Hirshfeld in his “Murder for Hire” case
In addition to his trial work, Mr. Aidala has handled appeals in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as the New York State Appellate Division for the 1st and 2nd Departments.
For the past five years, his peers have acknowledged Mr. Aidala as one of the top criminal defense attorneys in the New York Metropolitan area, as reported in Super Lawyers Magazine.
On-air Television and Radio Legal Analyst
Mr. Aidala hosts The Arthur Aidala Power Hour radio show weeknights, Monday through Friday at 6PM, on AM970 The Answer, Making The Case For The City He Loves.
The Arthur Aidala Power Hour blends Arthur’s courtroom experiences with his perspective as a lifetime New Yorker riding the subways, eating at our local restaurants, enjoying the theater, sports events, and more. The show is a mix of timely news and current events from a legal perspective. Arthur combines compelling discussions with high-profile guests and everyday folks calling in, and a round-up of discussions on various topics from tri-state politics, New York City, lifestyle and entertainment to health, wellness, and more.
Mr. Aidala has appeared on every show of the two FOX channels on a regular basis, analyzing the most current and compelling cases in our nation. He reported regularly on the shooting and riots in Ferguson, Missouri, the Baltimore police officer trial and the Boston Marathon terrorist bombing. He was chosen as the attorney to be live on the air for the verdicts in the prosecutions of Michael Jackson, O.J. Simpson, Casey Anthony, Jerry Sandusky, and Jodi Arias, amongst others. Mr. Aidala also reported live on decisions by the United States Supreme Court as they were handed down, such as the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, Second Amendment rights and same-sex marriage.
Mr. Aidala’s legal commentary can often be heard on the radio as well as television. He has been a recurrent guest on the Imus in the Morning Show, the Joe Piscopo Show, the Geraldo Rivera show, the John Gambling show, the Bernie and Sid and ‘Radio Night Live’ with Kevin McCullough to name a few.
Kings County District Attorneys Office, Senior Assistant District Attorney
Mr. Aidala tried dozens of felony cases to verdict during the most crime-ridden period in New York City’s history. After swiftly advancing through the ranks of the Office, Mr. Aidala was promoted to a senior trial attorney after only two years as a prosecutor. He convicted some of the most heinous criminals on the streets of New York for crimes such as rape, robbery, burglary, gun possession, drug sales, and murder. Mr. Aidala also secured the first murder conviction under a new state statute whereby the defendant was sentenced to prison for life without the possibility of parole.
In addition to perfecting and arguing appeals at the Appellate Division for the Office, he was a Bureau Supervisor in the Investigations and Intake Bureaus.
Mr. Aidala is married to his long time partner Marianne Bertuna and has two sons and a daughter. They reside in Brooklyn, New York.
“Arthur Aidala saved my life.”
– LAWRENCE TAYLOR, FORMER NFL GIANTS FOOTBALL STAR
Admissions
2016
United States Supreme Court, Sponsored by Justice Antonin Scalia
1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District
U.S. District Court, Southern District
1992
New York State Bar
New Jersey State Bar
U.S. District Court, New Jersey
1992
Juris Doctor City University of New York School of Law
1990
Siena, Italy Constitutional Law Seminar with Justice Antonin Scalia
1988
B.A. State University of New York at Purchase
Legal Affiliations
Brooklyn Bar Association, Past President, Member of Board of Directors
Columbian Lawyers Association, First Judicial Department, Past President
American Bar Association, Former Member House of Delegates
New York State Bar Association, Member House of Delegates
Kings County Criminal Bar Association, Secretary
National Italian American Foundation
National Italian American Bar Association
New York Criminal Bar Association
Catholic Lawyers Guild
Columbian Lawyers Association of Kings County
Kings County District Attorney Alumni Association
Bay Ridge Lawyers Association
Awards and Acknowledgments
United States Congress
New York State Senate
New York State Assembly
New York City Council
Greater N.Y. Council of the Boy Scouts of America
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
New York State Broadcasters Association – Serving NY
Columbian Lawyers Association
Federation of Italian American Organizations
American Italian Coalition of Organizations
DROR Jewish Association
Guild for Exceptional Children
Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club
Academic Speaking Engagements
Justice Antonin Scalia, His Life and the Law – Quinnipiac University School of Law
A Judge’s Life with Justice Samuel Alito and Judge Andrew Napolitano – Brooklyn Bar Association
Criminal Law Seminar with Professor Alan Dershowitz – Harvard Law School
Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts with Justice Antonin Scalia and Bryan A. Garner – Brooklyn Bar Association
Media and the Law, Handling the High Profile Case with Geraldo Rivera – Columbian Lawyers Association
Polygraphs and Their Use in Criminal Proceedings – Kings County Criminal Bar Association
Trial Advocacy and the Art of Cross Examination
– Fordham Law School
– Brooklyn Law School
– St. John University School of Law
– John Jay College of Criminal Justice
All Stars of the Courtroom Forum – St. Thomas University School of Law
Honors and Awards
Super Lawyers, 2012 – 2021
Lawyers of Distinction, 2021