At least 17 lawyers and firms have had a hand in Spears' personal or business matters in the 14 months since a judge determined she was not competent to manage her life and multimillion-dollar music empire herself.
The attorneys representing Jamie Spears have racked up more than $1 mil in fees.
Retired probate judge Arnold Gold, who has not reviewed Spears' case, said that although legal fees may sound large, many bills -- such as those from divorce or entertainment attorneys -- would be incurred whether the conservator ship was in place or not.
Britney has made the legal profession recession-proof -- clearly.
