NRA Seeks $200 Million Repayment from Former Attorney William Brewer Amid Malpractice Allegations
The National Rifle Association (NRA) has filed a court document in Dallas County District Court on October 30, demanding that its former high-profile attorney, William Brewer, and his firm, Brewer Attorneys & Counselors, repay $200 million in legal fees and additional damages. The NRA is seeking arbitration with Brewer before JAMS (Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc.) in Dallas. The gun rights group alleges that Brewer's firm caused "catastrophic financial and reputational harm." This action comes nearly two years after the NRA parted ways with Brewer's firm. The allegations stem from a series of events, including a lawsuit against the NRA by New York Attorney General Letitia James and a Manhattan jury's finding in 2024 that the NRA and its former CEO, Wayne LaPierre, were liable in a corruption case. The NRA's claim suggests that Brewer failed to recommend actions, such as LaPierre's removal, that could have mitigated the damage from the lawsuit.