Just because he's a lawyer doesn't mean he's immune from being fiscally irresponsible. And it doesn't mean he's an expert at all kinds of law. I'm pretty sure he wasn't a bankruptcy lawyer, so while he will know more than a layman, it wouldn't mean he's an expert at bankruptcy law.
Passing the bar doesn't give you superpowers that protect you from bad choices and bankruptcy laws.
Just because he's a lawyer doesn't mean he's immune from being fiscally irresponsible. And it doesn't mean he's an expert at all kinds of law. I'm pretty sure he wasn't a bankruptcy lawyer, so while he will know more than a layman, it wouldn't mean he's an expert at bankruptcy law.
Passing the bar doesn't give you superpowers that protect you from bad choices and bankruptcy laws.