The offending lawyer isn't a name partner of the firm -- almost certainly he will be fired. The professional embarrassment will definitely make it difficult for

The offending lawyer isn't a name partner of the firm -- almost certainly he will be fired. The professional embarrassment will definitely make it difficult for them to get a new job. That said, I suspect this is just the defense they're making. You argue with the facts you have, not the facts you wish you had, and the facts here are pretty bad. Personally I don't really agree with the defense -- this is a serious fuck-up and there should be a clear signal that this is Not Okay. "I wasn't malicious, I was just lazy" isn't the best look, even if it's the best the guy has.