So, who are they? Here is a quick look in the richest lawyers in the entire world, ranked from the lowest net worth to the highest. Please be aware that the people on this list are all practicing attorneys or judges. There are plenty of other "attorneys " with a considerably higher net worth, but they simply possess a law degree and no longer use it.
Joe Jamail: $1.7 billion
Though he passed away at age 90 in December 2015, Joe Jamail makes this list because he was the wealthiest practicing attorney in the USA at the time of his death. Often referred to as the "King of Torts," he represented Pennzoil in a 1985 lawsuit against rival Texaco. His contingency fee was $335 following the courts decided in Pennzoil's favor. The 1953 graduate of the University of Texas School of Law was a former marine who had a longstanding reputation in the courtroom to be abrasive, rude, and vulgar. However, outside the court, he was known for his generous philanthropy.
Harish Salve: $6 million
At 59 years old, Harish Salve has worked tirelessly to develop a reputation among India's top (and most expensive) attorneys, specializing in commercial, constitutional, and taxation law. Salve, who comes from a long line of attorneys and formerly served as the Solicitor General of India, currently charges customers about $45,000 per day. In addition to representing several government entities, large company clients, and industrialist Mukesh Ambani, he has represented Bollywood celebrities in criminal cases. In fact, he's frequently known as famed actor Salman Khan's "guardian angel" for keeping him out of prison on a hit and run charge. (Indian prisons are notorious for harsh conditions.)
Wichai Thongtang: $1.1 billion
Thought of by many in the industry to become "one of the best titles in the profession from across the globe," Wichai Thongtang is a strong lawyer in Thailand. After graduating from Thammasat University in 1970, he went into corporate law, by which he represented a range of leading Thai executives and businesses and took the chance to learn about the stock exchange and investing. In addition to his law career, Thongtang is the Chairman of Cable Thai Holding PLC and owns 15 percent of Dusit Medical, a Bangkok healthcare firm.
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 quickly grew tired of it and choose to become a family court prosecutor. In 1982, she was appointed as a criminal court judge, where she earned a reputation for a "tough" judge and presided over more than 20,000 cases. This, along with various books she wrote, caught the attention of TV executives and eventually led to her TV series. In addition, she's the author of seven novels and has served as legal analyst on various TV shows.
Robert Shapiro: $50 million
Presently a senior partner at Glaser, Weil, Fink, Jacobs, Howard, Avchen, and Shapiro, LLP, Robert Shapiro graduated from Loyola Law School in 1968 and started a career as a criminal attorney. After serving on O.J. Simpson's legal team (and representing several other actors ), he chose to move into civil lawsuit. In addition to his law career, he has written a kids 's publication and can be a co-founder of LegalZoom and Shoedazzle.com.
Jose Baez: $8 million
Probably best known for defending Casey Anthony in 2011', 47-year-old Jose Baez is absolutely an American success story. After dropping out of high school, he joined the Navy, got his GED, and finally earned a law degree from St. Thomas University School of Law. He has been involved in a number of high profile instances that led in acquittals, including the murder case of Nilton Diaz, that has been known as "the largest legal upset since O.J., among others [3]. He is considered by many to be the most sought after criminal lawyer in the U.S. and currently reflects former NFL star Aaron Hernandez. He is also the author of this best-selling book, Presumed Guilty: Casey Anthony: The Inside Story.
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