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The 10 Richest Attorneys in the United States

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published July 27, 2015

Summary: Below is a list of the ten attorneys in the United States with the highest-reported earnings.
 
Here are the 10richestattorneysinthe United States.
  1. Ana Quincoces

This attorney is a true jack-of-all trades: she's a chef, a reality star, and an attorney. She's also a writer, and is worth around $8 million.
 
  1. Vernon Jordan

Vernon Jordan has dedicated his practice to civil rights. He has focused on helping his home state of Georgia overcome racial discrimination, and is worth $12 million.
 
  1. Thomas Mesereau

Thomas Mesereau defended the late Michael Jackson in the child molestation allegations that were thrown at him in 2005. He also played a major part in Mike Tyson's rape investigation. Meserau is worth $25 million.
 
  1. Erin Brockovich

If you remember the movie Erin Brockovich, then you know who takes the number four spot in this list. Brockovich has fought for the environment, including a major 1993 case against Pacific Gas Company. Brockovich has a net worth of $42 million.
 
  1. John Branca

Branca is highly experienced in entertainment law and real estate law. Due to his excellent representation of his clients, he is worth $50 million.
 
  1. Robert Shapiro

Known for his role in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, Shapiro is worth $50 million. He has defended a number of other famous celebrities and athletes.
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  1. Roy Black

Roy Black is best known for defending William Kennedy Smith and Rush Limbaugh. He has defended cases all over the country, and is worth $65 million.
 
  1. Willie Gary

Willie Gary is a motivational speaker, and has vast experience in the law and in business matters. This Georgia native is worth $100 million.
 
  1. Joe Jamail Jr.

Surpassing the billion-dollar earning mark, Joe Jamail Jr. is worth $1.5 billion. He has argued in the Supreme Court and has earned quite the reputation in the legal community.
 
  1. Richard Scruggs

Known for his role in tobacco litigation, Scruggs is worth an incredible $1.7 billion, making him the richest attorney on this list. He has even been called the "King of Torts."

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