In Search of Atticus Finch
"I wish In Search of Atticus Finch had been required reading for me when I was in school." --Michael Maher, Past President, American Trial Lawyer's Association"This insightful book will be looked upon in years to come as the trial lawyer's guidebook to life." --John F. Romano, Editor, Trial Diplomacy JournalReaders of TRIAL may have seen the advertisements forIn Search  of Atticus Finchand wondered whether it fulfills the promise of its  enticing title.  It does.Many motivational books have appeared  over the years, each offering a road map to the Holy Grail of a life  that is balanced and morally satisfying.  The fact that this book is  written from the perspective of a lawyer gives it special credibility  and persuasiveness with its intended readers . . ..One might well wonder whether Finch  himself, if allowed a glimpse into the future that is the present,  would consider himself lucky to have lived when he did.  Papantonio's  response to this criticism might be that Finch's fundamental qualities  are timeless, and, whether or not lawyers can attain them in today's  world, their lives will be made more satisfying by the attempt. --TRIAL, October, 1997This book "shows how we can all be Atticus Finches, both as lawyers and people." --Morris Dees, Southern Poverty Law Center