Hunter Biden, pardoned by his father for felony convictions, now faces a lawsuit from his legal team for refusing to pay over $50,000 in legal fees despite their defense of him in multiple federal cases.
Key Takeaways
- Hunter Biden is being sued by Winston & Strawn LLP for unpaid legal fees “substantially over $50,000” despite their representation in his federal investigations.
- The prestigious law firm provided legal services at rates up to $1,945 per hour, with lead attorney Abbe Lowell charging $1,510 hourly.
- Despite making some payments between March 2023 and October 2024, Hunter has ignored repeated requests to settle his remaining balance.
- Hunter’s financial supporter, Kevin Morris, who had been covering his legal expenses, reportedly became financially strained by May 2024.
- The lawsuit comes after Hunter received a controversial pardon from President Biden for his felony gun and tax evasion convictions.
Law Firm Takes Legal Action Against First Son
Winston & Strawn LLP, a prestigious law firm that represented Hunter Biden in multiple federal investigations, including his Delaware gun case, filed a lawsuit against him in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia on Monday. The firm alleges that Hunter owes them “substantially more than $50,000” in unpaid legal fees despite their extensive work on his behalf. The lawsuit reveals that Hunter signed an engagement contract on December 23, 2022, but has failed to honor his financial obligations to the attorneys who defended him.
“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 lawsuit details the high-cost legal representation provided to Hunter Biden. His primary attorney at the firm, Abbe Lowell, charged an eye-watering $1,510 per hour for his services, while other attorneys and staff at the firm billed between $230 and $1,945 per hour. Despite the firm dedicating substantial resources to Hunter’s defense across multiple legal matters, including his Delaware gun case, where he was ultimately convicted of three felonies, Hunter has reportedly ignored repeated requests for payment.
“Despite repeated requests for payment, Mr. Biden has failed to pay the amounts he owes,” stated Winston & Strawn LLP.
The court documents reveal that while Hunter did make some payments between March 2023 and October 2024, a substantial amount remains unpaid as of April 30, 2025. The firm is now seeking to enforce its contract rights and obtain a lien on Hunter’s assets. An initial hearing for the case has been scheduled for September 19, where the firm will present evidence of its claims against the first son.
Financial Enablers Running Dry
Hunter Biden’s inability or unwillingness to pay his legal bills appears connected to the financial strain experienced by his longtime benefactor, Kevin Morris. The Hollywood lawyer had reportedly been covering various legal expenses for Hunter, acting as a financial safety net as the president’s son faced mounting legal troubles. However, by May 2024, reports indicate Morris had become financially strained by the burden of Hunter’s extensive legal battles, which included both the Delaware gun case and a California tax evasion case.
“Hunter Biden owes the law firm that represented him in federal investigations, including his Delaware gun case, ‘substantially above $50,000,’ according to a lawsuit filed against the former first son on Monday.
This latest lawsuit highlights a pattern of financial irresponsibility that has characterized Hunter Biden’s adult life. Despite receiving millions from foreign entities in China, Ukraine, and elsewhere, Hunter has consistently struggled with financial management. His legal troubles culminated in felony convictions for lying on a federal gun form and tax evasion, though these consequences were erased when President Biden controversially pardoned his son in December before leaving office. The pardon, while eliminating Hunter’s criminal liability, apparently did nothing to resolve his outstanding debts to the very attorneys who defended him.
