From what I see in IRC Section 62(a)(20) and (21) it appears to me you qualify to deduct those expenses. Now the IRC itself is a bunch of legal geek speak to me that is a bit difficult to understand and follow all the references. But there's a website at <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="
https://rroyselaw.com/tax-law/article/no-deduction-for-attorneys-fees-under-the-tax-cuts-and-jobs-ac...> that seems to put it into plain English us ordinary folks can understand. More below.
