Despite receiving a presidential pardon from his father, Hunter Biden now faces a lawsuit from his former attorneys who claim he owes them over $50,000 in unpaid legal fees for representing him in multiple federal investigations.
Key Takeaways
- Winston & Strawn LLP has sued Hunter Biden for “substantially over $50,000” in unpaid legal fees related to his criminal cases.
- The lawsuit claims Hunter breached his contract despite the firm providing extensive legal services, including representation in his Delaware gun case.
- Hunter’s lead attorney at the firm charged $1,510 per hour, with the firm’s rates ranging from $230 to $1,945 hourly.
- Despite receiving some payments between 2023-2024, Hunter has allegedly ignored repeated requests to pay his remaining balance.
- An initial hearing is scheduled for September 19 in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
Elite Law Firm Demands Payment from First Son
Winston & Strawn LLP, a prestigious law firm that represented Hunter Biden in multiple federal investigations, filed a lawsuit on Monday in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia seeking payment for services rendered. The lawsuit explicitly states that Hunter has failed to honor his financial obligations despite receiving extensive legal representation. According to court documents, the firm alleges that Hunter owes “substantially more than $50,000” for legal services that included representation in his Delaware gun case and other federal matters.
“This is a 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.
Hunter Biden failed to pay $50k+ in legal bills to @WinstonLaw, the firm alleged in a lawsuit.
The unpaid bills stem from representation provided by Abbe Lowell (at $1,510/hour) & other lawyers who tried (unsuccessfully) to beat gun charges against Biden. https://t.co/uqeoUwYZtU
— Kenneth P. Vogel (@kenvogel) June 24, 2025
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The engagement contract between Hunter Biden and Winston & Strawn was signed on December 23, 2022, and outlined substantial hourly rates for legal representation. Lead attorney Abbe Lowell charged $1,510 per hour, while other attorneys at the firm billed between $230 and $1,945 hourly. Court documents reveal that Hunter made some payments between March 2023 and October 2024, but a significant balance remains outstanding despite what the firm describes as “repeated requests for payment.”
“Despite repeated requests for payment, Mr. Biden has failed to pay the amounts he owes,” according to the complaint filed.
The firm’s lawsuit seeks to enforce contract rights and potentially obtain a lien on Hunter’s assets to secure payment. Particularly notable is the firm’s assertion that Hunter “never objected to any of W&S’s invoices for the legal services rendered to him,” suggesting he acknowledged the debt but simply hasn’t paid it. The lawsuit states that Winston & Strawn devoted substantial resources to Hunter’s defense, resulting in significant legal fees that remain unpaid.
Pattern of Financial Troubles Despite Powerful Connections
This lawsuit highlights Hunter Biden’s ongoing financial struggles despite his privileged connections. Previously, Hollywood lawyer Kevin Morris reportedly paid various attorneys on Hunter’s behalf, but was financially strained by May 2024. The first son’s legal troubles have been extensive – he was convicted of three felonies in a Delaware gun case and pleaded guilty to charges in a California tax evasion case before receiving a controversial pardon from his father, President Joe Biden, in December.
“Although a portion of those fees have been paid, Mr. Biden presently owes substantially over $50,000 in fees and interest that are due and payable,” stated Winston & Strawn LLP.
The lawsuit represents yet another chapter in Hunter Biden’s troubled financial history, which has included questionable foreign business dealings, tax problems, and addiction issues. Despite receiving a presidential pardon that spared him from potential prison time, Hunter now faces the embarrassment of being sued by the very lawyers who helped him navigate his criminal cases. The initial hearing for this lawsuit is scheduled for September 19, when more details about Hunter’s financial arrangements with his former attorneys may come to light.
