Hunter Biden, who received a controversial presidential pardon from his father, now faces a $50,000 lawsuit from his attorneys for unpaid legal bills that were incurred defending him in the very cases that required his father’s pardon to escape consequences.
Key Takeaways
- Hunter Biden is being sued by Winston & Strawn LLP for unpaid legal fees “substantially over $50,000” in a lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
- The law firm provided legal representation for Hunter in federal investigations, including his Delaware gun case, where he was convicted of three felonies before receiving a pardon from President Biden.
- Hunter’s former attorney at the firm, Abbe Lowell, charged $1,510 per hour, with the firm’s rates ranging from $230 to $1,945 per hour.
- Despite making some payments between March 2023 and October 2024, Hunter has allegedly failed to pay the outstanding balance despite “repeated requests for payment.”
- The initial hearing for the lawsuit is scheduled for September 19, with the firm seeking to enforce contract rights and obtain a lien on Hunter’s assets.
Elite Law Firm Demands Payment from First Son
Winston & Strawn LLP, a prestigious law firm that represented Hunter Biden during his federal investigations, has filed a lawsuit claiming the first son owes them a substantial sum in unpaid legal fees. The lawsuit, filed Monday in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, states that Hunter owes “substantially over $50,000” for legal services rendered during his high-profile criminal cases. The firm is seeking to enforce its contract rights and obtain a lien on Hunter’s assets to secure payment of the debt that has allegedly gone unpaid despite multiple attempts to collect.
“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, for representation in various legal matters, including the Delaware gun case that ultimately resulted in three felony convictions. According to court documents, Hunter’s lead attorney at the firm, Abbe Lowell, charged an eye-watering $1,510 per hour for his services. Other attorneys and staff at the firm billed between $230 and $1,945 per hour, reflecting the premium rates charged by top-tier law firms for high-profile clients. The firm claims they devoted substantial resources to Hunter’s defense, resulting in significant legal fees that now remain unpaid.
“Despite repeated requests for payment, Mr. Biden has failed to pay the amounts he owes,” according to the complaint filed.
Pattern of Financial Problems Despite Wealthy Connections
This lawsuit highlights a pattern of financial difficulties for the president’s son, despite his connections to wealthy supporters. Kevin Morris, a Hollywood lawyer and Hunter supporter, reportedly paid various attorneys on Hunter’s behalf but was financially strained by May 2024. Court documents indicate that Hunter made some payments to Winston & Strawn between March 2023 and October 2024, but a substantial amount remains unpaid. The timing is particularly noteworthy as the lawsuit comes after Hunter received a controversial presidential pardon from his father in December 2024, which absolved him of the felony convictions from his Delaware gun case and tax evasion charges in California.
“Although a portion of those fees have been paid, Mr. Biden presently owes substantially more than $50,000 in fees and interest that are due and payable,” stated Winston & Strawn LLP.
The lawsuit further states that “Mr. Biden never objected to any of W&S’s invoices for the legal services rendered to him,” suggesting that Hunter acknowledged the debt but simply failed to pay it. With an initial hearing scheduled for September 19, this new legal challenge ensures that Hunter’s legal troubles continue despite his father’s controversial pardon. The situation raises questions about financial responsibility and accountability for the Biden family, particularly given Hunter’s history of leveraging his family name for financial gain while failing to meet his basic financial obligations to those who provided services in his time of need.
