Retired Appeal Judge Leventhal Joins Private Law Firm

Call from the recently retired second department Judge John Leventhal returns to the private sector as a partner at a Brooklyn law firm, after more than two decades on the bench.

Leventhal, a former Brooklyn Supreme Court justice, brings more than 40 years of legal experience to his new role at the law firms Aidala, Bertuna & Kamins, PC

“On behalf of the firm as a whole, we are all flattered and honored that Justice Leventhal has chosen our firm to pursue his exceptional legal career,” said Arthur L. Aidala Esq., Managing Partner of the Firm. “He will dramatically improve the depth of our criminal and civil litigation and, of course, add all of his appeal skills to the firm. “

Leventhal, who presided over the first domestic violence crimes court while working in Brooklyn in the 1990s, is compassionate and a “tireless advocate” for victims of abuse, according to the cabinet, Aidala sued.

His career began as legal assistant to civil court judge Louis Rosenthal, and established his own practice before being elected to the Brooklyn Supreme Court.

Leventhal is one of the five appellate judges prosecute officials in the New York State justice system for age discrimination after 46 of 49 judges over 70 were denied recertification.

The decision “will result in even greater delays in decision-making by appeal divisions, delays in decision-making by first instance courts, reduced resources for the provision of justice to the most disadvantaged citizens. state, and a decrease in diversity among the judiciary, ”said the lawsuit.