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Mike Lindell's Legal Team Abandons Him Amid Unpaid Fees and Mounting Troubles
legal2 years ago

Mike Lindell's Legal Team Abandons Him Amid Unpaid Fees and Mounting Troubles

Attorneys representing Mike Lindell and his company MyPillow in a defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems have requested to withdraw from the case due to Lindell's failure to pay millions of dollars in legal fees. Lindell admitted to not paying the attorneys for the past few months and expressed uncertainty about who would represent him next. Despite the financial difficulties, Lindell stated that he would not settle with Dominion or Smartmatic, another company suing him for defamation. Dominion sued MyPillow and Lindell for $1.3 billion over Lindell's false claims of election fraud. MyPillow's financial losses following the lawsuit have made it unable to pay its legal bills. The court must approve the attorneys' motion to withdraw before they can formally drop Lindell and MyPillow as clients. Dominion has not yet responded to the motion.

Giuliani Faces Lawsuit for Unpaid Legal Fees by Defense Lawyer
legal3 years ago

Giuliani Faces Lawsuit for Unpaid Legal Fees by Defense Lawyer

Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City and Donald Trump's personal lawyer, is being sued by his own lawyer, Robert J. Costello, for over $1.3 million in unpaid legal fees. Costello, who had been leading Giuliani's defense against multiple legal challenges, filed the lawsuit on behalf of his firm. Giuliani owes nearly $3 million to various law firms, including Costello's. The unpaid fees primarily stem from Giuliani's work for Trump in the aftermath of the 2020 election. This lawsuit represents a significant blow to Giuliani, who is already facing criminal charges and potential disbarment.

Rudy Giuliani Faces Lawsuits from Former Attorneys Over Unpaid Legal Fees
legal3 years ago

Rudy Giuliani Faces Lawsuits from Former Attorneys Over Unpaid Legal Fees

Rudy Giuliani's former law firm, Davidoff Hutcher & Citron, has filed a lawsuit against him for over $1.3 million in unpaid legal fees. The firm claims that Giuliani has only paid $214,000 of his total bill, leaving him indebted for work related to various investigations and lawsuits surrounding the 2020 election. Giuliani, who recently made a $10,000 payment, expressed his disappointment in the firm's actions and stated that their bill is excessive. He has publicly acknowledged his financial struggles in paying mounting legal fees and facing adverse court decisions.