Transcript: *This transcript was generated by a third-party transcription software company, so please excuse any typos. In 2011, Papantonio was awarded the Perry Nichols Award, the highest honor given by the Florida Justice Association. Mike was also featured in the Academy Award-nominated documentary film Jesus Camp, and his multi-billion dollar lawsuit against DuPont is the feature of the documentary film The Devil We Know. [2][3] In December 2016, Papantonio began hosting a program on RT America called America's Lawyer. [3][11] According to DVD commentary by the film's directors, Papantonio was added to the film later on because they felt there wasn't any "tension" in it, and they wanted another viewpoint. James Michael Papantonio, popularly known as Mike Papantonio, is an American attorney and television and radio talk show host. Mike Papantonio, Self: Beyond Pollution. He is a senior partner in the Pensacola, Florida-based Levin Papantonio Law Firm, a leading national mass torts firm. Members get bonus content commercial free! He has said that “I come from a pretty strong spiritual center, but it doesn’t change the way I judge people. Ring of Fire is a progressive syndicated American talk radio program hosted by Mike Papantonio, Sam Seder, and Farron Cousins. Founded in 2004 by Mike Papantonio, The Ring of Fire Network is a nationally syndicated American talk radio program that is currently carried on 43 radio stations across the United States. He is past president of The National Trial Lawyers, the most prestigious trial lawyer association in America; and is one of the few living attorneys inducted into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. ‎Ring of Fire is a podcast hosted by Sam Seder and Emma Vigeland that began as a radio show in 2004 by Mike Papantonio. In addition to the radio program, Papantonio also hosts Ring of Fire which airs on the Free Speech TV network. Mike Papantonio. This page was last edited on 16 January 2021, at 04:20. Mike Papantonio is a big name in mass torts — perhaps the BIGGEST. [10], Ring of Fire airs weekly on Saturdays from 3-6 p.m. EST. We need to bring more quality to what we do as lawyers, we need to be better servants to the community and we need to have more political involvement for positive change in the country.”. One of the youngest inductees into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame, Papantonio is also a well-known media presence as host of America’s Lawyer on the RT America television network and co-host of the syndicated radio show Ring of Fire. 0. Mr. Papantonio is the host of the international television show America’s Lawyer, where he provides in-depth investigations into major corporate and government corruption. In December 2010, Seder also became co-host of the nationally syndicated progressive radio interview program Ring of Fire, co-hosted by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Florida-based attorney Mike Papantonio. He’s scored many multimillion-dollar verdicts throughout his career and established himself as a disruptor and innovator in the industry. Papantonio says he wrote In Search of Atticus Finch as a “wake-up call to the legal profession that has largely lost its moral compass” and has said that “seventy percent of kids coming out of law school want to represent corporations and get paid exorbitant amounts of money.” “They’re willing to sell their souls to the highest bidder. ‎Ring of Fire is a podcast hosted by Sam Seder and Emma Vigeland that began as a radio show in 2004 by Mike Papantonio. Via America’s Lawyer: Democrats remain at odds over Biden’s initial promise of $2000 stimulus checks. The show has been on the air since 2004 and is currently carried on 43 radio … The Clear-Eyed Vision of Jesus Camp", "Ring of Fire's Mike Papantonio Inducted Into Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame", Air America – Gloria Wise loan controversy, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mike_Papantonio&oldid=1000671093, Articles with unsourced statements from March 2019, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. He is a fellow in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers. A prominent trial lawyer, Papantonio co-hosts Ring of Fire, a nationally syndicated weekly radio program, with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Sam Seder, where he is referenced as America's Lawyer. [13] Papantonio is a regular contributor on RT television network, MSNBC, and Free Speech TV. He also hosts a weekly television program called “America’s Lawyer”, which appears on RT America. [Become a Member today! He graduated from DeSoto County High School, Arcadia, Florida. With Papantonio, and now with Goleft.tv and Ring of Fire, it’s no longer business as usual. Mike Papantonio & Farron Cousins discuss more. ](/ringoffire/join) Hence, his " Pap Attack. " James Michael Papantonio (born October 24, 1953) is an American torts lawyer, television presenter, radio talk show host, and writer. In 2014, the Stephen and Sandra Sheller Center for Social Justice of Temple University Beasley School of Law honored Papantonio for his outstanding contributions to social justice. Mike Papantonio is a senior partner at Levin Papantonio Rafferty, one of the largest plaintiffs’ law firms in America. [5][6] He is noted for his success in mass torts, product liability, personal injury, and wrongful death cases, and has returned numerous verdicts of multimillion-dollar damages for his clients and his firm. [Become a Member today! He is also the founder and former host of the nationally syndicated radio program Ring of Fire… The show focuses on exposing corporate fat cats, polluters and media spinmeisters. Ring of Fire is a podcast hosted by Sam Seder and Emma Vigeland that began as a radio show in 2004 by Mike Papantonio. [4], Papantonio graduated from the University of Florida and received his J.D. He has been inducted into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. Mike Papantonio & Farron Cousins discuss more. Become a Member today! Mike Papantonio (born October 24, 1953) is an American torts lawyer, television presenter, writer, and radio talk show host. Mike Papantonio: Democrats are already backtracking … Papantonio co-hosts Ring of Fire Radio, a nationally syndicated weekly … Papantonio is noted for his success in mass torts, product liability, personal injury, and wrongful death cases, and has returned numerous jury verdicts of multi-million dollar damages for injured persons. Members get bonus content commercial free! The show focuses on exposing corporate fat cats, polluters and media spinmeisters. from Cumberland School of Law. James Michael Papantonio (born October 24, 1953) is an American torts lawyer, television presenter, radio talk show host, and writer. [8] Papantonio says he wrote In Search of Atticus Finch as a "wake-up call to the legal profession that has largely lost its moral compass"[9] and has said that "seventy percent of kids coming out of law school want to represent corporations and get paid exorbitant amounts of money," he says. He has been inducted into… Mike Papantonio - Top podcast episodes ](/ringoffire/join) Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. Simply put, the Sermon on the Mount makes much more sense to me than the frenzied ranting of America’s new ‘religious right.’ They have become an element of American politics that threatens our sense of decency as well as our democracy.” Papantonio’s role on Ring of Fire was featured in the 2006 documentary Jesus Camp, in which he offers commentary on many of the scenes depicted. Michael Papantonio Shareholder at Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Rafferty, & Proctor, P.A. Since its formation, Ring of Fire has expanded into a multi-media outlet for the latest Progressive news, commentary and analysis. Mike Papantonio hits the nail on the head on Big Pharma’s complicity in addicting millions of Americans to opioids Co-host of the Ring of Fire radio show Mike Papantonio, AKA America’s Lawyer, appears on Politics Done Right to discuss how Pharmaceutical Corporations have decimated the health of millions. To full bio, click Mike Papantonio. He co-hosts Ring of Fire, a nationally syndicated progressive weekly radio program, with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Sam Seder, where he is referenced as America's Lawyer. Papantonio graduated from the University of Florida and received his J.D. He has been inducted into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. Farron Cousins-February 10, 2021. James Michael Papantonio (born October 24, 1953), popularly known as Mike Papantonio, is an American attorney and radio talk show host. He is past president of The National Trial Lawyers, the most prestigious trial lawyer association in America; and is one of few living attorneys inducted into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. Papantonio has been listed in the publication Best Lawyers in America since 1999, and has written several books, including Resurrecting Aesop: Fables Lawyers Should Remember; Clarence Darrow, the Journeyman; and In Search of Atticus Finch, A Motivational Book for Lawyers, as well as Defenses You Can Count on in an Asbestosis Case and How to Prove a Sick Building Case. The show focuses on exposing corporate fat cats, polluters and media spinmeisters. Simply put, the Sermon on the Mount makes much more sense to me than the frenzied rantings of America's new 'religious right'. We need to bring more quality to what we do as lawyers, we need to be better servants to the community and we need to have more political involvement for positive change in the country. [1], A prominent trial lawyer, Papantonio co-hosts Ring of Fire, a nationally syndicated progressive weekly radio program, with Sam Seder, where he is referenced as America's Lawyer. Mike Papantonio is currently the host of Ring of Fire, along with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Sam Seder, a nationally syndicated radio show. Ring of Fire airs weekly on Saturdays from 3-6 p.m. EST. ](/ringoffire/join) he is certainly gonna be missed. [Become a Member today! He has been inducted into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. In 2014, the Stephen and Sandra Sheller Center for Social Justice of Temple University Beasley School of Law honored Papantonio for his outstanding contributions to social justice. [3][7], He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 1999,[7] and has written several books, including the legal thriller Law and Disorder; Resurrecting Aesop: Fables Lawyers Should Remember; Clarence Darrow, the Journeyman; and In Search of Atticus Finch, A Motivational Book for Lawyers, as well as Defenses You Can Count on in an Asbestosis Case and How to Prove a Sick Building Case. Absolutely. He is also the host of the Ring of Fire Network, along with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Sam Seder. Mike Papantonio was born on October 24, 1953 in New York City, New York, USA. [12], Ring of Fire began in 2004 and was syndicated by the now defunct Air America Radio until January 2010. This organization holds annual conferences for the top personal injury attorneys and teaches them successful litigation strategies to use against multi-national corporations. Thank you. Papantonio was also involved at Air America as a member of the Board of Directors, and as a co-contributor to the New York Times bestseller, Air America, the Playbook, a collection of essays, transcripts, and interviews by network personalities released in the run-up to the 2006 congressional elections. When I saw Rush speak at the CPAC a couple of weeks ago, the whole scene triggered what I can only describe as a political epiphany for me. from Cumberland School of Law. Mike Papantonio Papantonio co-hosts, along with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nationally syndicated, progressive radio talk show, “Ring of Fire.” It is a show that exposes the type of government and corporate corruption that America’s mass media has intentionally ignored throughout the last decade. The three hosts focus on "exposing Wall Street thugs, environmental criminality, corporate media failure, and political back stories that you will rarely find from any other source". CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. Papantonio hosts Ring of Fire radio, and is a regular contributor to Fox News Channel. Left-wing radio host Thom Hartmann, among the top-rated talkers in the country, recently ventured where few on the left dare tread while talking with attorney and "Ring of Fire" radio show co-host Mike Papantonio… The Ring of Fire posted an episode of America's Lawyer. He also co-authored Closing Arguments–The Last Battle with Fred Levin. On the radio show Papantonio, (a Methodist), often criticizes the Christian right. Mr. Papantonio is currently the host of Ring of Fire, along with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Sam Seder, a nationally syndicated radio show. In 2015, Papantonio was inducted into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. James Michael Papantonio, popularly known as Mike Papantonio, is an American attorney and television and radio talk show host. Via America’s Lawyer: Mike Papantonio sits down with author and attorney Carissa Phelps to discuss having survived a sex trafficking ring herself at a young age, and how she now points to activism taken across the country against sexual abusers and traffickers, in their pursuit for justice among the powerful and famous. He is also co-author of Air America: The Playbook; listed by The New York Times as a Political Best Seller. and Host of Ring of Fire Pensacola, Florida 500+ connections Mike’s been broadcasting hot legal topics to the masses on his radio show Ring of Fire for over 15 years, his television program … A skilled musician and athlete, he is based in Pensacola, Florida. He has said that "I come from a pretty strong spiritual center, but it doesn't change the way I judge people. According to DVD commentary by the film’s directors, Papantonio was added to the film later on because they felt there wasn’t any “tension” in it, and they wanted another viewpoint. Mike Papantonio is an American attorney and television and radio talk show host. "[citation needed] In 2004, Papantonio helped launch a nationwide organization called Mass Torts Made Perfect. Ring of Fire is a self-declared progressive syndicated American talk radio program hosted by Mike Papantonio, Sam Seder, and Farron Cousins. [1] He is a senior partner in the Pensacola, Florida-based Levin Papantonio Law Firm, a leading mass torts firm. Rooting for Rush. The award recognizes individuals who fight valiantly with distinction for justice throughout their lives. Copyright © 2004-2018, Ring of Fire Radio, LLC and The Ring of Fire Broadcasting, LLC. Ring of Fire also has a website that publishes news and opinion stories. But Papantonio loves it – to him, there is nothing quite like a worthy confrontation. [3], United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, "A Profile of Radio Personality Mike Papantonio", "Podcast 008 – "America's Lawyer" Mike Papantonio", "Mike Papantonio on Corporate America's Need to Control Media", "Fransen & Molinaro - Representing the little guy", "Jesus Camp Shuts Down Due to Negative Response", "Innocence Lost or Regained? Here, he tells us how the future is now, and that the revolution will be televised in cyberspace. The show focuses on exposing corporate fat cats, polluters and media spinmeisters. Rarer still are Democrats who do, especially at Hollywood fundraisers. Mike Papantonio is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and senior partner at Levin Papantonio, one of the largest plaintiff law firms in the nation. Sadly, it is the double whammy. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates; the American Association for Justice; the Southern Trial Lawyers Association; and the Florida Justice Association, where he served on the Board of Directors for five years. Mr. Papantonio is an author of four motivational books for lawyers. He also co-authored Closing Arguments–The Last Battle with Fred Levin. RT Correspondent Brigida Santos joins Mike Papantonio to discuss how 100... Biden Meets With Corporate Fat Cats To Talk COVID Relief Package. As a legal expert at ConsumerSafety.org, Mr. Papantonio strives to curate informative, accurate and timely legal content using his years of expertise in the field of law. "They're willing to sell their souls to the highest bidder. He is past president of The National Trial Lawyers, the most prestigious trial lawyer association in America; and is one of few living attorneys inducted into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. James Michael Papantonio (born October 24, 1953) is an American torts lawyer, television presenter, radio talk show host, and writer. They have become an element of American politics that threatens our sense of decency as well as our democracy." In 2001, Mike filed two lawsuits against polluters, which lead to a 70 million dollar settlement. uh the whole world over uh Mike Pap Antonio Thank you so much for sharing some of these memories with us. While some want to deliver on that promise, others are backpedaling. Buh bye. 04/16/2009 05:12 am ET Updated May 25, 2011 I'm pulling for Rush. ... Ring of Fire. He was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1982 and the bar of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in 1983. Members get bonus content commercial free! Mike Papantonio and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., also currently host, Ring of Fire, a nationally syndicated radio show, which airs on the Air America Radio network. Ring of Fire is a podcast hosted by Sam Seder and Emma Vigeland that began as a radio show in 2004 by Mike Papantonio. Papantonio co-hosts Ring of Fire Radio, a nationally syndicated weekly radio program, with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Sam Seder. Mike Papantonio Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family James Michael Papantonio (born October 24, 1953), popularly known as Mike Papantonio, is an American attorney and radio talk show host.A prominent trial lawyer, Papantonio co-hosts Ring of Fire, a nationally syndicated weekly radio program, with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Sam Seder, where he is referenced as America's Lawyer. Members get bonus content commercial free! In 2011, Papantonio was awarded the Perry Nichols Award, the highest honor given by the Florida Justice Association. The award recognizes individuals who fight valiantly with distinction for justice throughout their lives. His role on Ring of Fire was featured in the 2006 documentary Jesus Camp, in which he offers commentary on many of the scenes depicted. He was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1982. Wall Street Hedge Fund Managers FREAK OUT After Reddit Users Increase GameStop Stock Price The Ring of Fire posted an episode of a series . Mike is the host of the international television show America's Lawyer. On the radio show Papantonio, a Methodist, often criticizes the Christian right. Mike Papantonio, Contributor.