In response to the legislation agency, Bannon made partial funds totaling $375,000 out of the greater than $850,000 billed.
Bannon argued that he had instructed his legal professionals to cease engaged on his behalf in January 2022 and claimed that they had carried out work unrelated to the retainer settlement’s subject material. He additionally contended that Robert Costello, a companion on the agency who frequently represented him, can be a witness in a separate case in opposition to him and, due to this fact, shouldn’t be entitled to authorized charges.
Decide Bluth dismissed Bannon’s arguments, stating that his claims had been with out advantage. She famous that Costello had filed a discover of withdrawal within the unrelated case in July 2022 after Bannon allegedly advised the agency to cease representing him.