Todd Blanche Faces Malpractice Lawsuit Amidst Role as Acting Attorney General
Todd Blanche haunted by former clients accusing him of 'malpractice and forgery': report
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Todd Blanche, currently serving as Donald Trump's acting Attorney General, is embroiled in a malpractice lawsuit filed by former clients Adam and Daniel Kaplan. The lawsuit alleges malpractice, forgery, and excessive billing practices dating back to Blanche's time at Cadwalader, Wickersham, & Taft. The Kaplans claim they were misled regarding fees and that their signatures were forged on legal documents.
- 01The Kaplans allege that Todd Blanche forged their signatures on an engagement letter, supported by a handwriting expert's analysis.
- 02Blanche reportedly billed the Kaplans approximately $1,000 per hour for nearly 2,475 hours, contradicting his promises of discounted rates.
- 03The Kaplans filed their malpractice lawsuit in June 2023 after paying over $1.65 million in legal fees.
- 04Blanche and Cadwalader have countered with a lawsuit for $1.2 million in unpaid fees from the Kaplans.
- 05The Kaplans are facing federal charges of money laundering and wire fraud, complicating their legal situation.
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Todd Blanche, who is currently the acting Attorney General for Donald Trump, is facing serious allegations from former clients Adam and Daniel Kaplan in a malpractice lawsuit. The Kaplans claim that during their representation by Blanche at the law firm Cadwalader, Wickersham, & Taft, he misrepresented the costs associated with their legal defense against financial fraud investigations. They allege that Blanche assured them they would not incur high fees, yet they received a bill totaling $677,925.32 in June 2022, with total payments exceeding $1.65 million by November 2022. The Kaplans accuse Blanche of forging their signatures on legal documents, a claim substantiated by a handwriting expert. In response, Blanche and his former firm have denied the allegations and filed a counterclaim for $1,208,403.76 in unpaid fees. Complicating matters, the Kaplans have been indicted on multiple counts of money laundering and wire fraud, with one twin already convicted. The malpractice case is expected to proceed alongside their sentencing, while Blanche continues his role at the Department of Justice.
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The outcome of the malpractice lawsuit could affect the legal standing of Todd Blanche and his reputation in the legal community.
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