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Ira Sorkin Got Paid... For What?

What exactly did Bernie Madoff's lawyer, Ira Sorkin, actually do?Madoff turned himself in.  Sorkin didn't try Madoff's case.  Sorking didn't prepare for trial; sort through boxes; have armies of associates write motions and writs; prepare witnesses; hire priviate investigators; and, for good measure, pad bills.  Sorkin had to fight to keep Madoff out on bond.  How many hours of work does that require?The latest news is that Madoff is not going to appeal his 150-year sentence.  Story here.  This means Sorkin won't have to write any appellate briefs.  Unless Madoff starts filing prisoner Section 1983 suits, Sorkin's work is done.  Thus, now is the time to start asking questions.It's time for an audit.  So far as I can tell, Sorkin got paid with money that belonged to victims of Madoff's Ponzi scheme...continue to full post

Full post as published by Crime & Federalism on July 10, 2009 (boomark / email).