When the system failed him, Carmelo stood alone. He chose to go Pro-se, learning the law to defend himself. His journey shows that courage often means standing alone in truth.
Carmelo didn’t learn life from books—he lived it. From night school English classes to navigating capitalism’s cruel turns, his lessons came from experience, not lectures.
Carmelo arrived in America with hope, only to meet struggle. Recessions, layoffs, and broken systems tested him. But he never stopped building. His story mirrors countless immigrant journeys.
Believing in “justice for all, ” Carmelo took on the courts. What he found was a broken system, biased against the common man. His book dares to question what justice really means.
Carmelo’s mother, Francesca, lived through two world wars. Her lessons in love, faith, and integrity shaped him. In every courtroom battle, her values gave him.
Carmelo’s battle wasn’t just personal—it was a call to others. He challenged the legal system for every American who has been silenced. His message? Never stop fightingfor what’s right.
Carmelo weaves the tale of Pinocchio into his legal saga. Lies lead to consequences, whether in fairy tales or courtrooms. Truth, no matter how inconvenient, is the only way forward.
Carmelo lost jobs, security, and stability during every economic downturn. But with each fall, he rose again—stronger, wiser, and more determined. His resilience inspires anyone who’s ever had to start over.
