Richard,
I followed the money from NH mother part. Not the part that would implicate any blame on the mother, though.

As to what attorneys know and cannot share, that is "protected" by the attorney-client confidentiality, and one of the most basic and trusted aspects of the relationship. It can be an awesome burden at times (I do not speak from personal experience, I don't practice much criminal law).

As for attorneys making it big, or rich..well, it is their line of work. LOL. Any of you "work" for free much?