The legal dispute between Boston-based defense boutique, Fick & Marx LLP and a former U.S. Army colonel has taken a new turn. The firm itself has sued the former military officer for an outstanding legal fee, asserting that he has not settled the $142,000 amount he owes. The controversy ensues following the inconvenient sequela of a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) case where Fick & Marx LLP had defended the former colonel. The law firm’s efforts resulted in winning a new trial for their client, and even got the case eventually dismissed.
However, the firm now contends that despite their successful legal representation, the ex-officer has failed to pay his hefty legal bill. As per the latest legal filings, the former U.S. Army colonel stands accused of not honoring his financial obligations towards the firm. The legal fraternity is watching closely, as the matter illustrates a rare instance of a law firm suing a client over unpaid dues post a winsome case.
Complete details of this ongoing dispute between the defense firm Fick & Marx LLP and the former Army colonel are outlined in a recent report on Law360.