Steven Eichenblatt
Steven Eichenblatt is a writer, trial lawyer, and father of four. He’s currently finalizing his memoir, "Pretend They Are Dead", scheduled for release in early 2025.Pretend They Are Dead
I have spent 40 years carrying the burden of being the single witness to a devastating car crash and rescuing a bloodied stranger. Just a teenager, the shock of learning his identity and wondering if he knew I rescued him was a question never answered…until now..
Miserable childhoods may make for interesting stories, but they’re no fun to live. Pretend They Are Dead, is the story of an adopted boy facing two abusive fathers, becoming a father himself, and then, as a trial lawyer representing abused children and children of firefighters killed on 9/11. It follows his journey as his father abandons him, goes through adoption with seven children in one house. He was dragged to Sarasota Florida as a senior in high school and stopped going to class. He did make it to Tallahassee where he went to work for the Seminole/Miccosukkee Indian tribes and got kicked out of FSU. While there, he was hit by a spiritual force urging him to understand that self-help means you must help yourself.
This forthcoming memoir reads like a true crime book. It contains sex, violence, redemption and the story of a determined young boy fighting his way to committing his life to helping others.
Media Appearances
” WIld STeve” is a passionate speaker and writer;he regularly speaks to high school, and uses his brand of humor, storytelling and stark honesty, he is in high demand. Often he talks to students about the real world consequences of what seem like simple mistakes and how to avoid turning an accident into a life altering event. He addresses often is joined by a career criminal attorney and prosecutor to talk to parents and kids about college campuses etc. He recently spoke with the entering class at Barry Law School about the real life practice of life, beyond law school and some of his great victories and defeats….