Mob Lawyer

by Frank Ragano

Presents an inside account of the deaths of Jimmy Hoffa and JFK and the FBI plot to murder Castro, by a mob-affiliated attorney who spent fifteen years as one of Hoffa's personal lawyers.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Crime, True Crime, Biography, Mystery, Politics

Hardcover

First published April 11, 1994

Reviews

[Derrick]

This is a great book! There's so much facts and information contained in its pages. I learned a lot while reading this. All of the JFK and Jimmy Hoffa stuff was incredibly interesting. Several times throughout the book I almost started to feel bad for Frank Ragano. I had to remind myself though that at a certain point he did realize what he'd gotten himself into. He chose to continue on anyway.

I enjoyed the little interludes, written by Selwyn Raab, between all the chapters. They definitely helped to tie everything together. His endless knowledge of the American Mafia fascinates me. Frank Ragano's story certainly doesn't end on a high note. He seems to regret being labeled as a "mob lawyer." Again, it was by his own doing.

This book turned out to be a crucial piece in my ceaseless quest to learn as much as I can about the Mafia/gangsters/organized crime. I'm so glad I read it!

[Royce Ratterman]

I found this memoir of immense interest, exciting, and its contents helpful and inspiring. Read for personal historical research. Overall, this work is also a good resource for the researcher and enthusiast.
These types of works, revealing the history and details of the USA's Dragon-of-Corruption's many heads, are an exciting read and a nice addition to my collection:
Mobsters, Unions, and Feds - The Mafia and the American Labor Movement;
Dorothy Kilgallen: The Reporter Who Knew Too Much;
The Hollywood Connection: The True Story of Organized Crime in Hollywood;
The Chicago Mob. A History. 1900-2000;
Etc., etc., etc.

[Rita]

Pretty good book. I learned a lot of things that I did not know before nor had read in other books. It was interesting how he was involved with the men he was, thought he could keep clean by doing everything legal and still was labeled as the "in house lawyer". For someone that likes to read about the mafia, this is a book that is fun to read. I always like learning new things.

[F. Denise]

Thoroughly enjoyable read. I am kind of a Mafia buff. this was a new perspective, usually you get investigators stories, but here is a man that was in the thick of it with not only Trafficanti and Marchello but Hoffa, Johnny Rossellini and MoMo Gianconna. Going to Cuba, he was it all. Celebrating JFK assassination.

[Stephen Selbst]

An interesting memoir of having represented Mafia defendants and Jimmy Hoffa, and a cautionary tale of the risks of such a career. As Ragano admits, he crossed the line from representing bad guys to being one, only to find himself discarded and ignored when he was no longer useful.

[Zac]

The book is great and it helps explain how Jimmy Hoffa and JFK was killed. It's very interesting and keeps you on your toes and gives you first hand testimony from Frank Ragano

[Hugo]

The story of Frank Ragano, who was house lawyer for Santo Traficante, Carlos Marcello and Jimmy Hoffa amongst others.

[Walt]

This is like a crude attempt to make money. Ragano does add a human dimension to Santos Trafficante....but offers very little or nothing about organized crime in general.

[Sherri Eckstein]

no

[Bret]

A very interesting read on Frank Ragano (the mob lawyer) and some of the high-profile clients that he represented over the years, and their interactions with other organized crime figures. A lot of engaging information about mobsters such as Santo Trafficante, Jimmy Hoffa, and Carlos Marcello. Would definitely read it again.

[Glenda]

I love this book. It was so well written and just flows. The best mob book I have read.