Paul Batista

Paul Batista, novelist and television personality, is one of the most widely known trial lawyers in the country. As a trial attorney, he specializes in federal criminal litigation. As a media figure, he is known for his regular appearances as guest legal commentator on a variety of television shows including: Court TV, CNN, HLN and WNBC. He has also appeared in the HBO movie, You Don't Know Jack, starring Al Pacino. A prolific writer, Batista authored the leading treatise on the primary federal anti-racketeering statute, Civil RICO Practice Manual, which is now in its third edition (Wiley & Sons, 1987; Wolters Kluwer, 2008). He has written articles for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The National Law Journal. Batista's debut novel, Death's Witness, was awarded a Silver Medal by the Independent Book Publisher.