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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Newly launched law firm says it will represent those 'inappropriately targeted' by Trump
Three months after President Donald Trump returned to office and began issuing a series of executive orders against organizations and law firms whose actions have opposed him, a longtime Washington, D.C., attorney is launching a new firm that aims in part to represent those who he says have been "unlawfully and inappropriately targeted" by the Trump administration. Attorney Abbe Lowell, who has represented high-profile clients including Hunter Biden and Jared Kushner, says the new firm, Lowell & Associates, will provide legal representation and counsel to individuals and institutions "facing politicized investigations, civil and administrative actions," according to a press release announcing the new venture. "This firm is prepared for today's dynamic legal landscape, offering a leaner model than larger firms can provide," Lowell said in a statement. "I started my private practice career in my own firm and am excited to once again lead a small yet nimble team ready to represent companies, non-profits and individuals in need of our experience and dedication." MORE: Trump has taken steps to make his campaign promise to seek 'retribution' reality, critics say Clients of the newly launched firm include a number of individuals who have been targets of executive orders or other actions taken by the Trump administration. They include whistleblower attorney Mark Zaid, and New York Attorney General Letitia James -- who successfully sued Trump and his company for fraud, resulting in a $354 million civil fraud fine. Since Trump took office, James has been referred to the Department of Justice for investigation by a federal agency over mortgage fraud allegations, which she denies. "Attorney General James is focused every single day on protecting New Yorkers, especially as this Administration weaponizes the federal government against the rule of law and the Constitution," a spokesperson for James' office said in a statement to ABC News after the referral was announced. "She will not be intimidated by bullies -- no matter who they are." Lowell's new firm is also representing former Trump administration employee Miles Taylor, who wrote the high-profile 2018 "Anonymous" op-ed in the New York Times and released a book about his time in Trump's previous administration. Trump has now called him a "traitor," and in a presidential memorandum ordered Taylor stripped of any security clearances he may have, and said he was directing the Department of Justice to investigate him. Lowell, formerly a partner at Winston & Strawn, is joined at the firm by another attorney who has pushed back on the executive orders targeting big law. Brenna Trout Frey went viral on social media for resigning from the high-profile law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom after it struck a $100 million dollar deal with Trump to avoid being targeted. "We are not here to make statements, we are here to litigate, win, and help reinforce the legal guardrails that hold our democracy together," said Trout Frey of the new firm. Lowell is also joined by attorney David Kolansky, who worked alongside Lowell for years in his representation of Hunter Biden and of Matthew Grimes, who was charged and later acquitted alongside longtime Trump ally and friend Tom Barrack, now Trump's ambassador to Turkey. Hunter Biden was convicted in 2024 on three federal gun-related charges and pleaded guilty to unrelated tax charges, before he was pardoned by his father, then-President Joe Biden. Newly launched law firm says it will represent those 'inappropriately targeted' by Trump originally appeared on
02-05-2025
- Business
Newly launched law firm says it will represent those 'inappropriately targeted' by Trump
Three months after President Donald Trump returned to office and began issuing a series of executive orders against organizations and law firms whose actions have opposed him, a longtime Washington, D.C., attorney is launching a new firm that aims in part to represent those who he says have been "unlawfully and inappropriately targeted" by the Trump administration. Attorney Abbe Lowell, who has represented high-profile clients including Hunter Biden and Jared Kushner, says the new firm, Lowell & Associates, will provide legal representation and counsel to individuals and institutions "facing politicized investigations, civil and administrative actions," according to a press release announcing the new venture. "This firm is prepared for today's dynamic legal landscape, offering a leaner model than larger firms can provide," Lowell said in a statement. "I started my private practice career in my own firm and am excited to once again lead a small yet nimble team ready to represent companies, non-profits and individuals in need of our experience and dedication." Clients of the newly launched firm include a number of individuals who have been targets of executive orders or other actions taken by the Trump administration. They include whistleblower attorney Mark Zaid, and New York Attorney General Letitia James -- who successfully sued Trump and his company for fraud, resulting in a $354 million civil fraud fine. Since Trump took office, James has been referred to the Department of Justice for investigation by a federal agency over mortgage fraud allegations, which she denies. "Attorney General James is focused every single day on protecting New Yorkers, especially as this Administration weaponizes the federal government against the rule of law and the Constitution," a spokesperson for James' office said in a statement to ABC News after the referral was announced. "She will not be intimidated by bullies -- no matter who they are." Lowell's new firm is also representing former Trump administration employee Miles Taylor, who wrote the high-profile 2018 "Anonymous" op-ed in the New York Times and released a book about his time in Trump's previous administration. Trump has now called him a "traitor," and in a presidential memorandum ordered Taylor stripped of any security clearances he may have, and said he was directing the Department of Justice to investigate him. Lowell, formerly a partner at Winston & Strawn, is joined at the firm by another attorney who has pushed back on the executive orders targeting big law. Brenna Trout Frey went viral on social media for resigning from the high-profile law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom after it struck a $100 million dollar deal with Trump to avoid being targeted. "We are not here to make statements, we are here to litigate, win, and help reinforce the legal guardrails that hold our democracy together," said Trout Frey of the new firm. Lowell is also joined by attorney David Kolansky, who worked alongside Lowell for years in his representation of Hunter Biden and of Matthew Grimes, who was charged and later acquitted alongside longtime Trump ally and friend Tom Barrack, now Trump's ambassador to Turkey.
The Guardian
02-05-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Top Washington lawyer creates firm to defend officials targeted by Trump
A prominent lawyer in Washington who defended Hunter Biden against criminal charges has launched a new law firm to represent former government officials and others targeted by the Trump administration. Abbe Lowell left his large law firm, Winston & Strawn, to launch Lowell & Associates, which will defend clients including individuals, institutions and others that are 'facing politicized investigations, civil and administrative actions', the firm said in a Friday statement. The new firm also includes two former lawyers at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom who quit over its response to Donald Trump's executive orders targeting the legal profession. Skadden is one of nine firms that cut deals with the administration to avoid the Republican president's crackdown on the legal industry. Four other firms have sued to block Trump's orders, which restricted their business over the president's claims that they had 'weaponized' the legal system against him or his allies. One of the ex-Skadden lawyers, Rachel Cohen, said there is a need for attorneys 'willing to stand up to the government when it oversteps'. Two other lawyers are also joining the new firm from Winston & Strawn. Lowell is representing the New York attorney general, Letitia James, after the Trump administration referred her to the justice department for allegedly falsifying real estate records. James has denied the allegations. The new firm said it is also representing clients fighting the cancellation of grant funding by the so-called 'department of government efficiency' and the federal government. Lowell represented Hunter Biden, former president Joe Biden's son, against criminal gun and tax changes before he was pardoned in December. His clients have also included former US senator Bob Menendez, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. The new firm comes amid a broader effort to mount and sustain legal challenges to the Trump administration. There are more than 200 lawsuits opposing key Trump policy initiatives, including efforts to curtail transgender and immigrant rights, and eliminating agency and grant funding. Advocacy group Democracy Forward, which has filed more than 50 legal actions since the election, said this week it had hired Brian Netter, a former partner at Mayer Brown and a top attorney in the Biden-era justice department. Netter said in a statement that he was joining the organization during 'what may be the most consequential moment in the history of the US courts'.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Top Washington lawyer creates new firm to defend officials targeted by Trump
By Sara Merken and Mike Scarcella (Reuters) - A prominent lawyer in Washington who defended Hunter Biden against criminal charges has launched a new law firm to represent former government officials and others targeted by the Trump administration. Abbe Lowell left his large law firm Winston & Strawn to launch Lowell & Associates, which will defend clients including individuals, institutions and others that are "facing politicized investigations, civil and administrative actions," the firm said in a Friday statement. The new firm also includes two former lawyers at Skadden Arps who quit over its response to President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting the legal profession. Skadden is one of nine firms that cut deals with the administration to avoid the Republican president's crackdown on the legal industry. Four other firms have sued to block Trump's orders, which restricted their business over the president's claims that they had "weaponized" the legal system against him or his allies. One of the ex-Skadden lawyers, Rachel Cohen, said there is a need for attorneys "willing to stand up to the government when it oversteps." Two other lawyers are also joining the new firm from Winston & Strawn. Lowell is representing New York Attorney General Letitia James after the Trump administration referred her to the Justice Department for allegedly falsifying real estate records. James has denied the allegations. The new firm said it is also representing clients fighting the cancellation of grant funding by the Department of Government Efficiency and the federal government. Lowell represented Hunter Biden, former Democratic President Joe Biden's son, against criminal gun and tax changes before he was pardoned in December. His clients have also included former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. The new firm comes amid a broader effort to mount and sustain legal challenges to the Trump administration. There are more than 200 lawsuits opposing key Trump policy initiatives, including efforts to curtail transgender and immigrant rights, and eliminating agency and grant funding. Advocacy group Democracy Forward, which has filed more than 50 legal actions since the election, said this week it had hired Brian Netter, a former partner at Mayer Brown and a top attorney in the Biden-era U.S. Justice Department. Netter said in a statement that he was joining the organization during "what may be the most consequential moment in the history of the U.S. courts."
Reuters
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Top Washington lawyer creates new firm to defend officials targeted by Trump
May 2 (Reuters) - A prominent lawyer in Washington who defended Hunter Biden against criminal charges has launched a new law firm to represent former government officials and others targeted by the Trump administration. Abbe Lowell left his large law firm Winston & Strawn to launch Lowell & Associates, which will defend clients including individuals, institutions and others that are "facing politicized investigations, civil and administrative actions," the firm said in a Friday statement. here. The new firm also includes two former lawyers at Skadden Arps who quit over its response to President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting the legal profession. Skadden is one of nine firms that cut deals with the administration to avoid the Republican president's crackdown on the legal industry. Four other firms have sued to block Trump's orders, which restricted their business over the president's claims that they had "weaponized" the legal system against him or his allies. One of the ex-Skadden lawyers, Rachel Cohen, said there is a need for attorneys "willing to stand up to the government when it oversteps." Two other lawyers are also joining the new firm from Winston & Strawn. Lowell is representing New York Attorney General Letitia James after the Trump administration referred her to the Justice Department for allegedly falsifying real estate records. James has denied the allegations. The new firm said it is also representing clients fighting the cancellation of grant funding by the Department of Government Efficiency and the federal government. Lowell represented Hunter Biden, former Democratic President Joe Biden's son, against criminal gun and tax changes before he was pardoned in December. His clients have also included former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. The new firm comes amid a broader effort to mount and sustain legal challenges to the Trump administration. There are more than 200 lawsuits opposing key Trump policy initiatives, including efforts to curtail transgender and immigrant rights, and eliminating agency and grant funding. Advocacy group Democracy Forward, which has filed more than 50 legal actions since the election, said this week it had hired Brian Netter, a former partner at Mayer Brown and a top attorney in the Biden-era U.S. Justice Department. Netter said in a statement that he was joining the organization during "what may be the most consequential moment in the history of the U.S. courts." Reporting by Sara Merken and Mike Scarcella; Editing by David Bario and Alistair Bell Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab
