So, who are they? Here's a fast look in the richest lawyers in the entire world, ranked from the lowest net value to the highest. Please be aware that the people on this list are practicing attorneys or judges. There are plenty of additional "lawyers" with a substantially higher net value, but they simply have a law degree and no more use it.
Lynn Toler: $15 million
Better called the judge from TV's Divorce Court as 2007, Lynn Toler formerly served as the sole municipal court judge in Cleveland Heights, OH for at least 8 decades. After receiving her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1984, she concentrated on civil law until getting municipal court judge. In this function, she was known for enforcing nontraditional sentences, such as writing essays. In addition to presiding over divorce court, Lynn is the author of three novels.
Harish Salve: $6 million
At 59 years old, Harish Salve has worked tirelessly to develop a reputation as one of India's best (and most expensive) lawyers, specializing in commercial, constitutional, and taxation law. Salve, that comes from a long line of attorneys and formerly served as the Solicitor General of India, currently charges customers about $45,000 a day. In addition to representing several government entities, big company customers, and industrialist Mukesh Ambani, he's represented Bollywood stars in criminal cases. In reality, he is frequently referred to 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)
Joe Jamail: $1.7 billion
Although he passed away at age 90 in December 2015, Joe Jamail makes this list because he was the wealthiest practicing attorney in the United States at the time of his death. Frequently referred to as the "King of Torts," he represented Pennzoil at 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. But outside the court, he was known for his generous philanthropy.
Wichai Thongtang: $1.1 billion
Considered by many in the sector to become "one of the top titles in the profession from across the globe," Wichai Thongtang is a strong lawyer in Thailand. After graduating from Thammasat University in 1970he moved into corporate law, by which he represented a number of top Thai executives and corporations and took the chance to learn about the stock market and investing. In addition to his law career, Thongtang is the Chairman of Cable Thai Holding PLC and owns 15% of Dusit Medical, a Bangkok healthcare firm.
Jose Baez: $8 million
Probably best known for defending Casey Anthony in 2011','' 47-year-old Jose Baez is definitely 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 engaged in several of high profile cases that led to acquittals, including the murder case of Nilton Diaz, which has been referred to as "the biggest legal upset since O.J., among others [3]. He is considered by many to be the most sought after criminal attorney in the U.S. and currently reflects former NFL star Aaron Hernandez. He is also the author of the best-selling publication, Presumed Guilty: Casey Anthony: The Inside Story.
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