Law firm Barnes & Thornburg sues Luol Deng for unpaid legal fees
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The law firm Barnes & Thornburg has initiated legal action against former NBA player Luol Deng. The firm claims it is owed more than $1 million for services provided to the former Chicago Bulls All-Star. The lawsuit alleges that Deng hired the firm to manage legal work regarding a series of real estate transactions but failed to compensate the firm for those services. Court records indicate the dispute centers on these outstanding bills for professional representation. As of August 31, 2026, the case remains an active civil matter. No further details regarding the potential timeline or a response from the legal representation of the former player have been provided in the current reports.
- •Barnes & Thornburg filed a lawsuit against Luol Deng.
- •The firm alleges it is owed over $1 million.
- •The fees stem from legal work on real estate deals.
- •Luol Deng is a former Chicago Bulls All-Star player.
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