A recent NLJ story, “Prince Accused of Stiffing His Attorney on Legal Fees” reports that high-profile entertainment attorney Ed McPherson of McPherson Rane filed suit against his former client Prince and several of his enterprises in Los Angeles County Superior Court, claiming the artist failed to pay nearly $50,000 in legal fees.  According to the suit, McPherson defended the musician against a suit filed by his former agent, Vigiliano Associates, for breach of contract after Prince allegedly failed to pay commissions for a book deal. 

The complaint alleges that McPherson made “countless attempts” to collect his fees, but that Prince failed to pay or even respond to his requests.  McPherson informed Prince that he would no longer work on his behalf until he was paid.  Representatives for Prince indicated that the legal bill would be paid, but no payment has been made.  “Plaintiff has performed legal services on defendants’ behalf in an exemplary manner; every single charge made by plaintiff was both reasonable and necessary,” the complaint reads.