I was speaking with a lawyer friend of mine

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12. They don't. All 4 DC firms that do this top-level work refused him.

Reasons one stated were, yes, he doesn't pay his attorneys. I imagine the biggie was #2 -- he won't follow legal advice, guaranteeing massive embarrassment for the firm. The last 2 were current clients would be displeased to find their distinguished firm representing this creep (my word), and the best of the new grads would also be repelled and look for other firms.

You must have noticed that those who've agreed to represent Rump are profoundly unethical and totally lacking in the kind of brains and experience needed? They've made some very serious errors right out in public that legal experts have been discussing with amazement, but not surprise.