Michael Avenatti
In 2018, Avenatti's law firm was subjected to a $10 million judgment in U.S. bankruptcy court.  In June 2018, a former partner filed a motion in U.S. bankruptcy court asking for a lien on any and all legal fees Avenatti's firm might collect, up to $10 million, from clients in 54 cases including his representation of Stormy Daniels.