RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Former Del. Joseph Morrissey’s law firm is suing former Gov. Douglas Wilder and his National Slavery Museum, alleging they didn’t pay $130,000 in legal fees.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports (https://bit.ly/2k7ZFcK ) that the suit seeking $1.45 million was filed last week in Richmond Circuit Court.
The suit stems from Morrissey’s representation of Wilder and the museum in a tax dispute with Fredericksburg. It also follows a complaint Wilder filed with the Virginia State Bar, alleging that Morrissey didn’t represent them competently or diligently. The bar certified the complaint in January.
Morrissey says that claim was false and alleges it was retaliation for his notification that he’d sue if the fees weren’t paid. He alleges that Wilder has falsely said that Morrissey was working pro bono.
Wilder wasn’t immediately available for comment.
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