The former first son has been hit with more legal woes. It’s certainly taken a toll on the Bidens.
And Hunter Biden has been blindsided by a lawsuit that could destroy his family.
Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, is facing a lawsuit from his former legal team at Winston & Strawn LLP, who claim he owes them “substantially in excess of $50,000” in unpaid fees for their representation in high-profile federal investigations, including his Delaware gun case. The complaint, filed on Monday in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, accuses Biden of breaching his contract by failing to settle the outstanding balance despite repeated requests.
A Costly Defense
According to the lawsuit, Hunter Biden, now 55, engaged Winston & Strawn on December 23, 2022, through an “engagement contract” to represent him in a range of complex legal matters.
These included a criminal trial in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, congressional oversight investigations, and coordinating with other attorneys on a Department of Justice probe.
The firm alleges it provided “extensive legal services” that racked up significant fees, with only a portion paid between March 2023 and October 2024.
The complaint states, “Despite repeated requests for payment, Mr. Biden has failed to pay the amounts he owes.” It further notes that Biden never contested the firm’s invoices, yet the outstanding balance, including interest, remains “substantially in excess of $50,000” as of April 30, 2025. Winston & Strawn is seeking a judgment to recover the owed amount and a lien on Biden’s assets to enforce their contract rights.
High-Priced Legal Talent
The lawsuit sheds light on the steep costs of Biden’s defense. Abbe Lowell, Biden’s former attorney at Winston & Strawn, who has since left the firm, billed at an hourly rate of $1,510.
Other attorneys and legal assistants at the firm charged between $230 and $1,945 per hour. The firm emphasized that it “devoted substantial resources to defend” Biden, resulting in “substantial legal fees” that remain unpaid, causing “substantial financial damages” due to the alleged breach of contract.
A History of Legal and Financial Struggles
Hunter Biden’s legal troubles have been well-documented. In the Delaware gun case, he was convicted of three felonies, and later on he pleaded guilty to all of the charges in a separate California tax evasion case.
In December, just weeks before his father left office, President Biden issued a pardon for his son. Despite earning nearly $1.5 million from selling abstract artwork, Hunter has reportedly struggled to cover his legal bills.
During a congressional impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, Kevin Morris, a close associate often referred to as Hunter’s “sugar brother,” told investigators he had been footing the bill for “various attorneys” representing Hunter.
However, in May 2024, just before the Delaware trial, Morris reportedly confided to associates that he was “completely tapped out” as legal expenses piled up.
Next Steps in the Case
According to the New York Post, Winston & Strawn declined to comment on the ongoing lawsuit, which is set for an initial hearing on September 19. The case highlights the financial toll of Hunter Biden’s legal battles and raises questions about how he will address the outstanding debts as the court proceedings unfold.
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