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Emmett Fitzpatrick is well-known not only for his numerous high-profile
federal criminal cases through the years but also for having served the
City of Philadelphia as the elected District Attorney from 1974 through
1978. Prior to his retirement, he devoted a lifetime to helping people
and to a trial practice of federal and state criminal defense. Outside
the courtroom, Mr. Fitzpatrick enjoyed teaching advanced trial
techniques at Widener University School of Law as well as numerous
educational seminars on a regular basis. Further, he testified as a
legal expert in various court proceedings and also appeared frequently
as a legal commentator on radio and television programs, including
WPVI's Inside Story.
Often acclaimed as a "master orator" as
well as the "dean of criminal defense lawyers," Mr. Fitzpatrick enjoyed
countless trial successes throughout the decades, both locally as well
as in out-of-state jurisdictions. Among his countless well-known successes are the acquittals of numerous
well-known figures, such as high-ranking Teamsters official, Frank Sheeran, the rare and precedent-setting victory of freeing alleged made member of the mob, Raymond "Long John" Martorano, from prison on the grounds of prosecutorial misconduct and double jeopardy, and acquittals for various alleged organized crime figures in federal RICO prosecutions, such as United States v. John Stanfa, where he secured acquittals for two separate alleged made members of La Cosa Nostra (LCN), Gaeton Lucibello and Luigi "Gino" Tripodi.
Federal RICO Trial, U.S. District Ct, Eastern District of PA
Murder Trial of Alleged Mob Figure, Raymond "Long John" Martorano
Throughout
their years of practice together, NiaLena had the honor and the
privilege and the sheer fun of trying numerous federal criminal cases
together with her beloved mentor and former law partner, the most
high-profile of which was the highly publicized organized crime case
entitled United States v. Merlino, et al. At the conclusion of
a federal criminal trial that lasted almost five months in which
Emmett, described by the press as the "anchor of the defense team,"
represented alleged LCN made member John Ciancaglini and NiaLena represented alleged LCN made member Frank Gambino, the
jury acquitted their respective clients of murder, attempted murder,
and racketeering charges.
During a brilliant law career that
spanned half a century, Emmett gained the respect and the love of many
people, including judges, colleagues, clients, and friends. An example
of some of the beautiful sentiments expressed by many is reflected in
the letter below:
Law Office Of NiaLena Caravasos, LLC 926 Public Ledger Building, 150 S. Independence Mall West 620 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Office Telephone: 215.925.5200 Email: NiaLena4Defense@gmail.comandNiaLena4Defense@aol.com Website: www.nialenacaravasos.com
