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Richard Anthony Portale is a highly experienced lawyer in White Plains, New York, known for his success in criminal law cases and his impressive track record in the courtroom. Richard Anthony Portale, a skilled lawyer based in White Plains, New York, is recognized for his tenacity and success in the legal field. With a background in Interdisciplinary Studies, Classics, and Philosophy of Law from the University of Buffalo, where he graduated with Honors, Mr. Portale has a strong foundation in legal knowledge. During his undergraduate years, he also excelled in sports, playing football, basketball, and rugby. After obtaining his Juris Doctor, Mr. Portale moved to Westchester County, New York, where he began his legal career. He started as an Assistant District Lawyer at The Westchester County District Lawyer’s Office in January 1998. Over the course of nearly five years, he worked in various units within the office, including the Motions and Appeals Unit, the Grand Jury Bureau, the Investigations Division, and the Gangs Unit of the Investigations Bureau. Following his time at the District Lawyer’s Office, Mr. Portale joined a prominent Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice Firm, Duffy, Duffy & Burdo, where he further developed his trial and litigation skills. However, his true passion lay in criminal law, prompting him to establish his own practice in Westchester County with a focus on criminal matters. In 2009, Mr. Portale became a partner at the firm of Pappalardo & Pappalardo, before being named Senior Criminal Defense at the law office of Gaines, Novick, Ponzini, Cossu & Venditti, LLP in 2012. In 2014, he revived the Law Offices of Richard A. Portale, which has since become one of the busiest criminal practices in the tri-state area. Throughout his career, Mr. Portale has successfully tried over a hundred cases to verdict, boasting a success rate that is unmatched. His expertise and dedication to his clients have earned him the 2019 Litigator of the Year award from the American Institute of Trial Lawyers. Additionally, he was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, further solidifying his reputation as a top-tier lawyer in the field.

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