Avik K. Ganguly


Avik K. Ganguly, Esq. is a seasoned trial attorney and founding partner of Ganguly Brothers Misula PLLC in Rochester, New York. A Rochester native, Avik graduated with honors from the University at Buffalo School of Law and began his career practicing real estate, bankruptcy, and civil litigation before serving as an Assistant District Attorney in Monroe County from 2005 to 2010. As a prosecutor, he handled a broad range of criminal cases and was assigned to the Major Felony Bureau, where he tried complex assault, robbery, homicide, and firearm matters.

Today, Avik focuses his practice on complex federal and state litigation, with a significant portion dedicated to high-stakes federal criminal defense. He has represented clients in some of the most challenging and resource-intensive matters, including:

  • RICO and organized-crime prosecutions
  • Economic espionage and Theft of Trade Secrets cases
  • Large-scale narcotics trafficking conspiracies
  • Financial crimes, wire fraud, and white-collar investigations
  • Firearms, conspiracy, and violent-crime charges

Avik has extensive civil litigation experience as well, representing individuals, professionals, and small businesses in disputes involving contracts, commercial matters, premises liability, administrative proceedings, and Article 78 actions. His cross-disciplinary background—spanning civil, criminal, and regulatory matters—allows him to navigate overlapping legal issues with strategic insight.

Over the course of his career, Avik has handled well over 100 bench and jury trials, earning a reputation as a precise, aggressive, and highly prepared litigator. His experience with complex evidentiary issues, expert witnesses, digital-forensics evidence, and federal investigative agencies distinguishes his trial practice in both criminal and civil arenas.

Avik is admitted to practice in all New York State Courts and the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. He is a member of the New York State and Monroe County Bar Associations and an active member of Henrietta Christian Fellowship. He lives in the Rochester area with his wife and three children.

Areas of Practice

  • Civil Litigation
  • DWI
  • White Collar Criminal Defense
  • Major Felonies
  • Federal Criminal Defense

Bar Admissions

  • New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit

Education

  • University at Buffalo Law School, Buffalo, New York
    • J.D. with Honors
  • SUNY College at Brockport
    • B.S. with Honors

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • New York State Bar Association, Member
  • Monroe County Bar Association, Member
  • National Trial Lawyers Top 100
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member of the Town of Perinton Zoning Board of Appeals

Past Employment Positions

  • Town Justice in the Town of Perinton from 2020-2021
  • Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, Senior Assistant District Attorney, 2005 – 2010
  • Forsyth, Howe, O’Dwyer, Kalb & Murphy, 2004 – 2005
  • Hon. Michael A. Telesca, U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, Intern, 2003

Contact Me