Fulton County DA Sidelined in Election Case Legal Fee Fight

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee denied the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office’s motion to intervene in the fight over nearly $16 million in attorney fees sought by defendants in the dismissed election interference case. Because the Georgia Court of Appeals had disqualified the District Attorney and her office over a conflict that affected charging decisions, the court found it would be inappropriate to let the office relitigate and defend those same decisions in assessing whether defense expenditures were reasonable. The court also held the office’s interests were adequately represented by the state through the district attorney pro tempore. Fulton County itself was permitted to intervene, the court finding no undue delay and a clear stake given that any fee award would be paid from a budget the county funds. The District Attorney’s Office noticed an appeal.

Firm involvement: Fulton County was represented by Richard Robbins and Chuck Boring. Georgia v. Trump, No. 23SC188947 (Fulton Cnty. Super. Ct.).

Summarized from reporting by Kelcey Caulder, Law360, March 9, 2026. Read the full article