Ganguly named Perinton town justice

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The Perinton Town Board has appointed attorney Avik K. Ganguly as Perinton town justice to replace Michael Arnold, who retired as of Sept. 30.

Ganguly will fill the remainder of Arnold’s term, which ends Dec. 31, 2021.

“Avik is an exceptionally qualified professional who has the experience and expertise necessary to serve as Perinton town justice. We have full confidence in his ability to serve our community with great care and ability,” Perinton Supervisor Ciaran Hanna said in a news release.

Ganguly graduated with honors from the University at Buffalo School of Law. He began his career with a law firm handling real estate, bankruptcy and general civil matters.

From 2005 to 2010, Ganguly served as an assistant Monroe County District Attorney prosecuting a wide variety of criminal cases.

In the DA’s Office, he was assigned to the major felony bureau, where he handled more than 100 bench and jury trials, including prosecuting first-degree assault, robbery, murder, gun possession, and DWI charges.

Since 2010, he has been an attorney at Ganguly Brothers PLLC, working as a criminal defense attorney in state and federal courts.

“Having worked both as a prosecutor and defense attorney, I am keenly aware of the judge’s role in promoting law and order, as well as safeguarding the rights of the accused. I am humbled to serve the community I love in this new way,” Ganguly said.