matrix: "...Did OJ Simpson's attorneys have their reputations tarnished among those who matter?..."
Can't really compare the two...we're talking about defense lawyers where "ethics" don't apply. It doesn't matter how guilty your client is, as long as you get him off, you're reputation will only improve.
With securities, OTC's and Pinksheet's are considered the dregs of the financial industry. It can only tarnish one's record EVEN if he gets them off any sort of SEC probe/investigation, etc. Why bother with it in the first place.