Dan Buzzetta is a litigation partner at a national law firm with more than 1,100 attorneys, where he has built a reputation for tackling complex, high-stakes cases. A graduate of Tufts University and Fordham Law School, Dan’s legal career has taken him from corporate boardrooms to high-profile investigations, including a landmark case in which his team worked closely with the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI to recover over $240 million for thousands of investors defrauded by an international criminal network.
A self-described “mafia aficionado,” Dan has long been fascinated by organized crime and the intricate dynamics of power, loyalty, and corruption. That passion, combined with his deep experience in the legal world, inspired his debut novel,
The Manipulator. This fast-paced
legal thriller introduces readers to Thomas Berte, a brilliant Harvard-educated lawyer thrust into a deadly battle with a global crime syndicate while confronting corruption that hits dangerously close to home.
When he’s not in the courtroom or at his writing desk, Dan enjoys traveling and skiing with his wife and their three children. He also serves as a volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Colts Neck, New Jersey, where his commitment to service and community mirrors the themes of integrity and resilience that run through his fiction.
The Manipulator, the first book in the Tom Berte series, will be released on August 19, 2025, with two more installments planned for 2026. Blending legal authenticity with page-turning suspense, Dan’s work is earning early praise from readers and bestselling authors alike.
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Summary
* Dan Buzzetta, a litigation partner and thriller author, discusses his debut novel “The Manipulator,” part of the Tom Berte Legal Thriller series.
* Buzzetta’s interest in law began early due to his love for advocacy and persuasion, leading him to a career in litigation.
* He shares a past experience involving a legal case with the Department of Justice and FBI that inspired his book series.
* Buzzetta outlines the plot of “The Manipulator,” featuring a Harvard-educated lawyer facing moral dilemmas and high-stakes situations.
* The novel explores themes of justice versus moral compromise, with a focus on creating engaging cliffhangers.
* Buzzetta discusses the process of writing legal thrillers, leveraging his legal background for authenticity while enjoying the creative freedom of fiction.
* He writes primarily in the mornings, balancing his legal career, volunteer firefighting, and writing.
* Buzzetta received a four-book deal, with subsequent books continuing the protagonist’s story and exploring new legal and ethical challenges.
* He advises aspiring writers to make intentional time for writing and pursue stories they are passionate abou...
