He assembles phony pictures and sues the professional for assault. The professional contacts the insurance company and is panicked to realized that he is not covered.
The drug addict knew this--I guess his lawyer told him before the fact. He knew the chance of a quick settlement might be greater when the defendant discovers that he's going bare.
As it turned out, the insurance company did agree to pay for the defense, and the crooked junkie and his crooked lawyer agreed to a dismissal--but only after the faked photos entered into deposition.
What could be done to the lawyer in this case? The junkie had no assets.