In response, Hekemian has filed a four-count complaint seeking compensatory damages, reimbursement for the alleged excessive billing, a declaration that he owes no further fees, and coverage for court costs, attorney fees, and expert witness fees.
Firm Responses and Legal Representation
Sills Cummis has strongly denied the allegations. Richard Epstein, general counsel for Sills Cummis, issued a statement asserting that the lawsuit is “without merit” and that Hekemian still owes the firm a significant amount for the requested legal services. The firm intends to file a counterclaim to recover the sums due.
As of Friday, representatives for CohnReznick and Hekemian’s legal counsel—Steve M. Kalebic of the Law Offices of Steve M. Kalebic and Justin H. Scheier of the Scheier Law Firm LLC—had not commented on the case. Additionally, counsel information for Sills Cummis and CohnReznick was not immediately available.
Sills Cummis & CohnReznick Client $2M Bill Suit : Looking Ahead
This lawsuit highlights the ongoing issues of billing practices and client relations within the legal and accounting industries. As the case progresses, it will likely explore the boundaries of what constitutes reasonable fees for professional services and could impact how law firms and accounting firms manage their billing practices.
