Hunter Biden Sued by Former Law Firm Over Unpaid Legal Fees

 

Hunter Biden is facing a new legal battle, this time from the law firm that helped defend him in multiple federal investigations, including his recent felony gun trial in Delaware. According to a lawsuit filed Monday in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Biden allegedly owes Winston & Strawn LLP “substantially in excess of $50,000” for unpaid legal fees.

 

“This is breach of contract action against Mr. Biden for unpaid legal fees,” states the complaint, which outlines the services provided to the president’s son and his alleged failure to meet his financial obligations. The firm said it represented Hunter Biden, 55, in “several complex matters,” including his federal criminal case in Delaware, as well as investigations by the Department of Justice and congressional oversight inquiries.

 

The lawsuit reveals that Biden entered into a formal engagement contract with the firm on December 23, 2022. Under the terms of that agreement, Winston & Strawn was tasked with managing legal strategy, coordinating with other lawyers and advisors, and representing Biden in all relevant proceedings. “Although a portion of those fees have been paid, Mr. Biden presently owes [Winston & Strawn] substantially in excess of $50,000 in fees and interest that are due and payable,” the complaint reads.

 

The firm alleges that Biden has ignored repeated attempts to collect the balance. “Despite repeated requests for payment, Mr. Biden has failed to pay the amounts he owes,” the firm stated. “This action is brought to enforce [Winston & Strawn’s] contract rights against Mr. Biden through judgment for the amount due, and lien on all Mr. Biden’s assets.”

 

The lawsuit includes details about the high costs associated with his defense. Abbe Lowell, one of Hunter Biden’s former attorneys at Winston & Strawn, noted that his own hourly rate was $1,510, while other firm personnel billed between $230 and $1,945 per hour. Lowell has since left the firm and did not respond to media requests for comment.

 

Winston & Strawn claimed it “devoted substantial resources” to defending Biden, generating “substantial legal fees.” The firm said that while some payments were made between March 2023 and October 2024, a “substantial amount remains due and owing.” According to the complaint, Biden never objected to any of the bills submitted for legal services. “As of April 30, 2025, the outstanding amount due, when factoring in invoiced amounts and interest, is substantially in excess of $50,000.”

 

 

The firm said it has suffered “substantial financial damages” as a result of Biden’s “breach of the Engagement Contract.” An initial hearing in the case has been scheduled for September 19.

 

The lawsuit also adds another layer of controversy to Hunter Biden’s already complex legal and financial history. During the congressional impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, Hunter’s close associate Kevin Morris — dubbed his “sugar brother” — told investigators he had been paying legal bills for the president’s son. In May 2024, just weeks before the Delaware gun trial began, Morris reportedly told friends he was “completely tapped out” amid escalating legal expenses.

 

Hunter Biden, who has reportedly earned nearly $1.5 million through the sale of his abstract artwork, was convicted on three felony charges in the Delaware gun case. He later pleaded guilty in a separate tax evasion case in California. In a dramatic turn, President Biden issued a full pardon for his son in December, shortly before leaving office.

 

Winston & Strawn has declined to comment on the ongoing lawsuit.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from NYP  2025-06-25

 

 

VERY interesting and important article.

Who is this guy, if not a drug addicted criminal protege of his father? 

Would the pre-emptive pardon that his lying, cheating father Joe Biden gave him not cover this?

27 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Would the pre-emptive pardon that his lying, cheating father Joe Biden gave him not cover this?

Do you ever post without a slur?

 

You perfectly well know the answer to your question, it's all about hate with you.

33 minutes ago, stevenl said:

Do you ever post without a slur?

 

Sure I do.

 

Just not when discussing the Biden crime family. 

The Biden family have a lot to answer for.

Off topic posts trolling about Trump have been removed.

6 hours ago, Social Media said:

Hunter Biden, who has reportedly earned nearly $1.5 million through the sale of his abstract artwork

Wow.  Can't be too difficult to pay his bills if he actually is earning this.  I looked up to see why his work might bring this revenue in.  Not really my thing, but I'm not paying for it.  I did see one picture that grabbed my attention though...

 

 

 

I think there might be a hidden meaning in this?

Shouldn't be in this cash strapped situation if he grifted of his father's presidency. Price you pay for being honest and not corrupt  and son of a decent dad.