Attorneys representing Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow, and his business in defamation lawsuits against voting machine companies are seeking to sever ties with their client due to unpaid fees. The law firm of Parker Daniels Kibort LLC filed a court document stating that Lindell and MyPillow are months behind on their legal bills and the firm can no longer afford to represent them. The filing mentioned that the defendants owe millions of dollars to the firm, and continuing to provide legal services would require additional costs amounting to millions of dollars. The firm has been defending Lindell against defamation claims brought by Smartmatic, Dominion Voting Systems, and former Dominion employee Eric Coomer, all related to Lindell’s claims of election fraud. In response, Lindell stated that he would continue to pay his lawyers if he had the financial means to do so but claimed to have lost everything amid the lawsuits and negative publicity.
Lindell’s company has faced financial difficulties as a result of the lawsuits and the subsequent impact on its reputation. Lindell expressed frustration with the media, claiming that his ability to borrow had been restricted due to negative coverage. As for who will represent him moving forward, Lindell stated that it was too soon to determine his next course of action.
Parker Daniels Kibort LLC advised Lindell and his company to seek new counsel, indicating that they understood the firm’s position. The relationship between Lindell and his attorneys has reached a point where the law firm can no longer provide legal services due to the outstanding fees owed. Previously, Lindell had mentioned borrowing $10 million to cover his legal expenses. Moreover, an arbitration panel had ordered him to pay $5 million for losing a 2020 election challenge in which participants were tasked with disproving his claims of election fraud. Lindell’s refusal to pay led to further disputes.
Despite the financial strain, Lindell remains committed to advocating his claims of election fraud. He stated that he would continue to work towards securing elections. Lindell is not the only Trump ally facing legal action over unpaid fees related to false election claims. Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and Trump’s attorney, was sued for $1.4 million of unpaid legal fees by Robert Costello and his law firm. Giuliani is facing defamation lawsuits from Smartmatic, Dominion, and Eric Coomer, along with criminal charges in Fulton County.
In summary, attorneys representing Mike Lindell and MyPillow in defamation cases brought by voting machine companies are seeking to withdraw from the legal defense due to unpaid fees. Lindell claims to have lost everything, including his ability to borrow due to the negative publicity surrounding the lawsuits. The law firm has advised Lindell to find new legal representation. This situation reflects the financial challenges faced by Lindell and other Trump allies, with Rudy Giuliani also being sued for unpaid legal fees. Despite the financial strain, Lindell remains committed to his claims of election fraud.
