So, who are they? Here is a quick look in 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 practicing attorneys or judges. There are loads of additional "attorneys " with a considerably higher net worth, but they just have a law degree and no more use it.
Robert Shapiro: $50 million
Currently a senior partner at Glaser, Weil, Fink, Jacobs, Howard, Avchen, and Shapiro, LLP, Robert Shapiro graduated from Loyola Law School in 1968 and began a career as a criminal lawyer. After serving on O.J. Simpson's legal group (and representing other celebrities), he chose to move into civil lawsuit. Besides his law career, he's written a kids 's book and is a co-founder of LegalZoom and Shoedazzle.com.
Judge Joe Brown: $30 million
Best known for his day court series that ran for 15 decades, Judge Joe Brown obtained his law degree from UCLA. After working as the first African American prosecutor in Memphis, TN, he opened his own clinic prior to working as a criminal court judge in Shelby County, TN. While presiding over James Earl Ray's appeal for its assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., he grabbed the attention of TV producers. Most of his wealth had been gained through the show. In 2014, he ran for district attorney general in Shelby County, but lost to the incumbent.
David Boies: $20 million
Currently serving as the chairman of Boies, Schiller & Flexner, David Boies formerly served as Chief Counsel for the US Senate. He graduated from Yale University in 1966 and almost instantly made a name for himself. He gathered his fortune by representing several large corporations, such as IBM, Napster, George Steinbrenner (proprietor of the NY Yankees), CBS, and the NBA Players Association during the 2011 NBA lockout. According to Fortune magazine, he is "corporate America's number-one hired gun. "
Vernon E. Jordan Jr.: $12 million
Born in 1935, Jordan has enjoyed a very long law career that started after his graduation from Howard University. (Additionally, he holds over 70 honorary degrees from several universities and colleges.) He is currently the senior council, focusing on general council, organization, and global law, in Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer, and Feld LLP. His early career focused primarily on civil rights, while he later served as an adviser to President Clinton. Most of his fortune had been earned by representing substantial businesses, including Xerox and American Express, in addition to spending time as Wall Street banker.
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