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New York Post
24-06-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Hunter Biden sued for over $50K in unpaid legal bills, including his Delaware gun case
Hunter Biden owes the law firm that represented him in federal investigations, including his Delaware gun case, 'substantially in excess of $50,000,' according to a lawsuit filed against the former first son on Monday. 'This is breach of contract action against Mr. Biden for unpaid legal fees,' reads the complaint against Hunter filed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia by Winston & Strawn LLP. The lawsuit notes that Hunter, 55, hired Winston & Strawn 'to represent him in several complex matters, including criminal trial in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware,' and that the firm provided him 'with extensive legal services in those matters which generated a substantial amount of fees.' Hunter has defied 'repeated requests for payment,' according to the lawsuit. Getty Images Winston & Strawn claims Hunter has dodged the firm's 'repeated' efforts to collect those fees. '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 stated. 'Despite repeated requests for payment, Mr. Biden has failed to pay the amounts he owes. 'This action is brought to enforce [Winston and Strawn's] contract rights against Mr. Biden through judgment for the amount due, and lien on all Mr. Biden's assets.' The lawsuit includes a copy of the 'engagement contract' Hunter signed on Dec. 23, 2022, for Winston & Strawn to represent him 'with respect to any congressional oversight and investigation events in which you are involved, help your coordinate the work of other attorneys, advisors, related parties on pending issues and communications strategy, and assist in the investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and US Attorney for the District of Delaware.' Abbe Lowell, Hunter's attorney who has since left Winston & Strawn, notes that his 'current hourly rate is $1,510' and that billing rates for other attorneys and legal assistants at the firm, who may work on his cases, range from $230 to $1,945 an hour. Lowell did not immediately respond to The Post's request for comment. Winston & Strawn claims it 'incurred substantial financial damages' after Hunter Biden allegedly violated his engagement contract. REUTERS Winston & Strawn said it 'devoted substantial resources to defend' Hunter in the matters related to his engagement contract, 'resulting in substantial legal fees.' 'While some of Mr. Biden's bills were paid between March 2023 and October 2024, a substantial amount remains due and owing,' the firm stated. 'Mr. Biden never objected to any of W&S's invoices for the legal services rendered to him. '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 'incurred substantial financial damages' because of Hunter's alleged 'breach of the Engagement Contract.' An initial hearing in the case is slated for Sept. 19. Winston and Strawn declined to comment on the lawsuit. During the congressional impeachment inquiry into former President Joe Biden, Hunter's so-called 'sugar brother,' Kevin Morri,s told investigators last year he has been paying 'various attorneys' on behalf of the ex-president's son. In May 2024, less than a month before Hunter would stand trial in Delaware in the felony gun case, Morris reportedly told associates that he was 'completely tapped out' amid mounting legal bills. Hunter, who has raked in nearly $1.5 million selling abstract artwork, was convicted of three felonies in the Delaware gun case and later pleaded guilty to all charges in a California tax evasion case. He was pardoned by his father in December, just weeks before President Biden left office.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Winston & Strawn Welcomes Michael Kimberly as Co-Chair of the Appellate & Critical Motions Practice
WASHINGTON, May 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that Michael Kimberly has joined the firm's Washington, D.C. office as co-chair of the Appellate & Critical Motions Practice. Michael brings a remarkable record of success, having argued nine cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and delivered more than 40 appellate arguments in courts across the country, with an overall win record of two for three. In addition to his appellate work, he frequently litigates challenges to federal administrative actions under the Administrative Procedure Act and to state laws and regulations under various provisions of the U.S. Constitution. "I'm thrilled to join Winston's Washington D.C. office and to contribute to the value of its appellate and critical motions practice and litigation capabilities overall," said Michael. "Winston handles an impressive variety of high-stakes litigation cases across a range of legal areas, and I look forward to partnering with its trial teams as well as leveraging my network of clients." "We are very excited to welcome Michael as a leader in our appellate practice," said Litigation Department Co-Chairs Linda Coberly and Tom Melsheimer. "Our clients recognize the value of exceptional appellate advocates. As an accomplished Supreme Court and appellate litigator, Michael will enhance our capabilities in high-profile, mission-critical litigation for our clients across the country. And his skill set is a perfect fit for our D.C. office in particular, given his extensive experience in government-facing and constitutional litigation." Including his work in the district courts, Michael has briefed and argued more than 200 cases covering a wide range of subject matters, including environmental law, the Commerce Clause and related constitutional provisions, various sources of federal preemption, the Medicare Act and related regulations, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the First Amendment, copyright, and the Bankruptcy Code. "As demand continues to grow for appellate lawyers who can shape litigation strategy from the outset, Michael's experience aligns with our vision for the D.C. office," said David Rogers, Washington D.C. office managing partner. "His track record of success and his experience in areas central to our clients in this region, including federal regulatory challenges, taxation, ERISA, and healthcare, will be instrumental in strengthening our presence." Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 14 offices in North America, South America, and Europe. More information about the firm is available at View source version on Contacts Michael Goodwinmgoodwin@ 646-502-3595 Sneha Satishssatish@ 646-502-3556 Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Winston & Strawn Welcomes Michael Kimberly as Co-Chair of the Appellate & Critical Motions Practice
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that Michael Kimberly has joined the firm's Washington, D.C. office as co-chair of the Appellate & Critical Motions Practice. Michael brings a remarkable record of success, having argued nine cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and delivered more than 40 appellate arguments in courts across the country, with an overall win record of two for three. In addition to his appellate work, he frequently litigates challenges to federal administrative actions under the Administrative Procedure Act and to state laws and regulations under various provisions of the U.S. Constitution. 'I'm thrilled to join Winston's Washington D.C. office and to contribute to the value of its appellate and critical motions practice and litigation capabilities overall,' said Michael. 'Winston handles an impressive variety of high-stakes litigation cases across a range of legal areas, and I look forward to partnering with its trial teams as well as leveraging my network of clients.' 'We are very excited to welcome Michael as a leader in our appellate practice,' said Litigation Department Co-Chairs Linda Coberly and Tom Melsheimer. 'Our clients recognize the value of exceptional appellate advocates. As an accomplished Supreme Court and appellate litigator, Michael will enhance our capabilities in high-profile, mission-critical litigation for our clients across the country. And his skill set is a perfect fit for our D.C. office in particular, given his extensive experience in government-facing and constitutional litigation.' Including his work in the district courts, Michael has briefed and argued more than 200 cases covering a wide range of subject matters, including environmental law, the Commerce Clause and related constitutional provisions, various sources of federal preemption, the Medicare Act and related regulations, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the First Amendment, copyright, and the Bankruptcy Code. 'As demand continues to grow for appellate lawyers who can shape litigation strategy from the outset, Michael's experience aligns with our vision for the D.C. office,' said David Rogers, Washington D.C. office managing partner. 'His track record of success and his experience in areas central to our clients in this region, including federal regulatory challenges, taxation, ERISA, and healthcare, will be instrumental in strengthening our presence.' Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 14 offices in North America, South America, and Europe. More information about the firm is available at
Business Wire
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Winston & Strawn Launches Financial Innovation & Regulation Practice
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winston & Strawn LLP is pleased to announce the launch of its Financial Innovation & Regulation Practice (FIR), a strategic response to the rapidly evolving financial services landscape and the increasingly complex legal and regulatory issues that confront companies at the forefront of innovation. With the increasing role of emergent technologies in financial services, the FIR collaborates closely with Winston's top-tier talent from its nationally-ranked, cross-disciplinary Digital Assets Group and its FinTech, Banking & Payments Group. 'As the financial sector undergoes a historic transformation, clients need a legal partner who not only understands the shifting terrain but also helps shape it,' said Carl Fornaris, chair of the Financial Innovation & Regulation practice. 'The launch of this practice underscores our commitment to staying ahead of the curve and providing end-to-end solutions to both incumbents and innovators in the United States and abroad.' The FIR practice leverages its lawyers' technical knowledge and legal proficiency to advise on: Issuance and trading of digital assets and stablecoins Licensing and registration of a variety of financial services and products Federal and state financial agency regulatory enforcement Digital asset fund formation Bank-FinTech partnerships Tokenization, DAO structuring, and cross-border crypto activity AML and prudential regulatory compliance Consumer regulatory compliance Sound risk management principles, including third-party relationships 'We understand that the future of financial services is being shaped right now,' said Juan Azel, chair of the FinTech, Banking and Payments Group. 'Our team is trusted by both disruptors and traditional players because we speak the language of innovation—without losing sight of regulatory risk.' 'The FIR is built for what's next and delivers the most sophisticated regulatory counsel to clients facing novel and high-stakes issues,' said Daniel Stabile and Kim Prior, co-chairs of the Digital Assets Group. 'Our digital asset clients will benefit greatly from the FIR's market leading and cutting-edge regulatory expertise.' Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 14 offices in North America, South America, and Europe. More information about the firm is available at
New York Post
25-04-2025
- Business
- New York Post
NY AG's office hires Hunter Biden's lawyer to defend Letitia James against mortgage fraud accusations
New York Attorney General Letitia James has tapped criminal defense attorney Abbe Lowell — who previously defended Hunter Biden against federal tax and gun charges — as she fights mortgage fraud allegations. Lowell, a partner at the Winston & Strawn LLP law firm, was hired by the Office of the New York State Attorney General and not retained personally by James, according to the Times Union. The decision to hire Lowell, a prominent white-collar defense lawyer, was based in part on the AG's office belief that the bombshell criminal referral filed by Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte earlier this month was directly correlated to the civil fraud lawsuit James' office brought against President Trump last year, the outlet reported. Advertisement 3 Lowell was reportedly retained by the New York AG's office and not personally by James. Ron Sachs/CNP James is accused of falsifying records to get home loans for a property in Virginia that she claimed was her 'principal residence' in 2023 — while still serving as a New York state prosecutor, according to Pulte's referral to the Justice Department. Pulte also alleged that in February 2001, James purchased a five-family dwelling in Brooklyn but has 'consistently misrepresented the same property as only having four units in both building permit applications and numerous mortgage documents and applications.' Advertisement Lowell is representing James as a private citizen, not as a member of Winston & Strawn LLP, according to Fox News. On Thursday, Lowell attempted to poke holes in the allegations in a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi. He also argued that the accusations are nothing but 'retribution' from Trump against James in the letter. It's unclear if New York taxpayers will be footing the bill for Lowell's legal services. The DC-based lawyer reportedly 'charges a rate of $855 per billable hour,' a figure that was cited by an attorney for Lunden Roberts – Hunter's baby mama – when the former first son asked an Arkansas court in 2023 to reduce his child support payments. Advertisement The New York AG's office and Lowell did not respond to The Post's requests for comment. 3 Lowell defended Hunter Biden from federal tax and gun charges for which he was ultimately convicted of or pled guilty to. Rod Lamkey – CNP for NY Post 3 Lowell described the criminal referral made against James as 'retribution' from Trump. AFP via Getty Images Hunter retained Lowell in December 2022 ahead of House Republican investigations into his overseas business dealings. Advertisement Lowell, a graduate of Columbia Law School, served as Hunter's top attorney throughout the special counsel investigation that culminated in federal gun and tax charges. Hunter was convicted of three felonies at trial in the Delaware gun case and pleaded guilty to nine charges – three felonies and six misdemeanors – in the tax fraud case out of California last year. He avoided prison time after receiving an 11th-hour pardon from former President Joe Biden in December. Lowell, who served as chief minority counsel in the House of Representatives during the impeachment proceedings against President Bill Clinton in the late 1990s, also successfully defended prominent Democrats John Edwards and former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) from federal corruption charges in 2012 and 2017, respectively. During Trump's first term, Lowell represented first daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, in congressional and FBI probes into Russia collusion allegations.
