Blake Lively‘s request for nearly $8 million in legal fees has become one of the most closely watched aspects of her ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni. While the court has yet to rule on the request, legal insiders claim the figure has already sparked strong reactions. According to legal sources, several attorneys believe the amount is unusually high and may not hold up in court.
Attorneys question Blake Lively’s $8 million legal-fee request, claims source
Reports state that Lively is seeking nearly $8 million in attorneys’ fees and litigation costs after resolving her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni. However, legal insiders believe the request has become a major sticking point. Some attorneys have even questioned whether the amount is realistic.
One veteran civil litigator told Naughty But Nice that the figure is “wildly aggressive.” The attorney added that simply asking for millions does not mean the court will award the same amount. In fact, the source suggested the final figure, if approved at all, could be much lower.
Meanwhile, other attorneys argued that the issue is more complicated than it appears.
“The headlines make it sound like Justin Baldoni would be paying Blake Lively millions,” one attorney said, further claiming that it is an “oversimplification.”
Legal sources also noted that several factors would likely come into play, including insurance coverage and Wayfarer Studios’ potential involvement, so payment would not necessarily come directly from Baldoni.
At the same time, Baldoni has also challenged the request in court. His legal team recently asked a judge to reduce Lively’s attorneys’ fees and litigation costs. The filing reportedly argues that several charges should not be reimbursed. It also claims multiple lawyers have been billed for overlapping work, including attending the same hearings, participating in the same strategy meetings, and conducting similar legal research.
Even so, no decision has been made. Legal experts say fee petitions are often negotiated before a judge reaches a final ruling, per Naughty But Nice. “Requesting $8 million is one thing. Convincing a judge to award it is another,” one insider said. “That’s why so many attorneys are rolling their eyes.”
