While former Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld lawyer Jeffrey Wertkin awaits his fate after his arrest for trying to sell a sealed whistleblower suit for $300,000, let’s take a moment to revisit some prominent attorneys who made a mess of things.

Jonathan Bristol

Jonathan Bristol.

Ex-Winston & Strawn partner in New York who pleaded guilty in 2011 to conspiracy for helping former money manager Kenneth Starr launder $19 million stolen from celebrity clients, who included Lauren Bacall, Neil Simon and Uma Thurman.

Paul Daugerdas

Paul M. Daugerdas.

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