In the new complaint, the firm argues that the debt remains unpaid despite repeated efforts to collect. “Despite Mr. Sanders's clear duty to pay the Outstanding Debt, he has refused to pay Plaintiff, and Mr. Sanders's account remains unpaid,” the filing states. The lawsuit seeks approximately $170,000, including accrued interest, along with additional damages that could be determined at trial. The firm said it chose to refile in Dallas County because a substantial portion of the events related to the dispute occurred there. The legal fees stem from work performed while Sanders was represented by Barnes & Thornburg during his bankruptcy case and related litigation. According to the complaint, the dispute arose after the attorney handling Sanders’ matters left the firm for another practice . Sanders allegedly continued with that attorney but did not settle the outstanding balance owed to the original firm.…