Rudy Giuliani, one-time New York City mayor turned attorney, has urged a New York court to dismiss a lawsuit filed against him by Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP for alleged nonpayment of $1.36 million in legal bills. Giuliani’s defense rests on two main arguments; the claim that the suit is duplicative and that the law firm does not have standing to sue.
Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP have accused Giuliani of failing to settle his account for legal services rendered, prompting their suit. These legal disputes aren’t uncommon, however, the context and high-profile figures involved make this particular case a subject of much discussion in legal circles.
Experts will closely observe how this case unfolds, especially considering Giuliani’s high standing within the legal profession. Any outcome could potentially serve as a reference point in subsequent similar disputes involving the payment of legal fees.
Read more about the case details in the original coverage, here.