So, who are they? Here is a quick look at the wealthiest lawyers in the entire world, ranked from the lowest net worth to the greatest. Please note that the people on this list are all practicing lawyers or judges. There are plenty of other "lawyers" using a considerably higher net worth, but they simply possess a law degree and no longer use it.
William Lerach: $900 million
Though he was disbarred in 2009 for his involvement in a kickback scheme, William Lerach had a lucrative career as a corporate attorney with a specialization in private securities class action lawsuits for over 30 decades, which is the way he amassed his considerable fortune. Nicknamed the "King of Pain" and frequently known as the most feared lawyer in American through his heyday, Lerach, a University of Pittsburg School of Law graduate, holds the record for the largest sum ever recovered at a group of securities class actions suits for its $7.12 billion decision he received against Enron, look more ideas.
Alan Dershowitz: $25 million
After graduating from Harvard Law School in 1962, Alan Dershowitz went right to work. By 1964, he was a part of the Harvard Law School school and in 1967he was made a full professor. (He murdered in 2013.) While teaching courses, he was making a name for himself in the criminal law field. Thanks to his reputation as the "top lawyer of last resort," he has a bevy of high-profile clients, such as Mike Tyson, Jim Baker, Leona Helmsley, O.J. Simpson, and Jeffrey Epstein. In addition, he has written more than a dozen books. Everything together helped him collect his fortune
Judy Sheindlin: between $150 million and $250 million
Best known for being a no-nonsense TV judge, Judge Judy earns $47 million a year. A 1965 graduate of New York Law School, Judge Sheindlin was initially a corporate attorney, though she immediately grew tired of it and decide to become a family court prosecutor. Back in 1982, she was appointed as a criminal court judge, in which she earned a reputation as a "tough" judge and presided over more than 20,000 cases. This, along with several books she wrote, caught the eye of TV executives and eventually led to her TV show. Additionally, she is the author of seven books and has served as legal analyst on various TV shows, click here.
Vernon E. Jordan Jr.: $12 million
Born in 1935, Jordan has enjoyed a long law career that began after his graduation from Howard University. (In addition, he holds over 70 honorary degrees from several universities and colleges.) He's currently the senior council, focusing on general council, organization, and global law, in Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer, and Feld LLP. His early career focused mostly on civil rights, while he later served as an advisor to President Clinton. Most of his fortune had been earned by representing huge corporations, such as Xerox and American Express, in addition to spending time as Wall Street banker.
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