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"Hollywood star Johnny Depp has been sued by his ex-lawyers over unpaid bills. According to the court documents, Buckley LLP is suing the actor for $347,979.89 relating to unpaid legal bills.\nThe firm alleges that they were hired by Depp to represent him in the $30 million legal battle with his former lawyers Bloom Hergott LLP, reported Variety.\nAs per the suit, Depps representatives informed Buckley LLP in January that he was dropping the firm because he was looking to contract the number of law firms providing services to him and his entities.\nFile image of Johnny Depp. The Associated Press\nEdward White, Depps representative in the matter, told the firm that the actor intended to pay the outstanding fees in the first quarter of 2019.\nPlaintiff received further assurances regarding payment from Depps agents, most recently with promises to pay the amount owed in full by mid-May, the suit stated.\nThe firm is suing for the money they are owed, plus interest and additional damages.\nDepps representatives have not responded to the suit yet.\nThe actor also faces assault charges levied by former wife and actress Amber Heard. She recently recounted years of abuse she endured by her former husband and actor Johnny Depp, in new court documents filed in response to his $50 million defamation lawsuit against her.\nThe actress referred to Depp as the monster multiple times in the court filings and claimed he wouldnt remember the abuse due to his excessive drinking and drug use.\n(With inputs from agencies)\n"
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