Paul Teutul Jr Net Worth

May 2024 · 3 minute read

What is Paul Teutul Jr.’s Net Worth?

Paul Teutul Jr., the American motorcycle builder and designer, has a net worth of $2 million. He gained fame from his appearance on the reality television series “American Chopper,” where he worked alongside his father, Paul Teutul Sr., and younger brothers Mikey and Daniel.

Teutul is the founder of New York-based company Paul Jr. Designs, which specializes in creating custom motorcycles and branded apparel.

In 2007, Teutul and his family were sued by Turner Construction for alleged fraudulent transfer.

Despite his nickname being Junior, Teutul is not technically a junior since he does not share the same middle name as his father.

Early Life and Family

Paul Teutul Jr. was born on October 2, 1974 as the oldest of four children of Orange County Choppers founder Paul Sr. and Paula. His siblings include Daniel, who manages Orange County Ironworks, Michael who is known for appearing on “American Chopper” and Cristin, a nurse in Rochester, New York.

Teutul’s Rise to Fame on “American Chopper”

Paul Teutul Jr. gained popularity in 2003 as a star on the Discovery Channel reality TV series “American Chopper.” The show revolved around Teutul Jr. and his father working together to create custom motorcycles at Orange County Choppers. The program showcased the differing methods of father and son, which often led to heated arguments. Other members of the cast included mechanics and fabricators like Rick Petko, Christian Welter, Nick Hansford, Cody Connelly, and Vincent DiMartino. Teutul Jr.’s brother Michael, known as Mikey on the show, provided comedic relief, while his other brother, Daniel, made occasional appearances.

After escalating disagreements with his father, Teutul Jr. was fired from Orange County Choppers in 2008 and left “American Chopper.” He briefly returned as a contractor but departed in 2009 to start his own design firm. Teutul Sr. exercised a contractual option to buy his son’s 20% share in the company, prompting a lawsuit from Teutul Jr. He won an appeal in 2010, and the Teutul v Teutul civil action was no longer active the following year. Father and son eventually reached a settlement, with Teutul Sr. buying his son’s 20% share of Orange County Choppers.

Paul Jr. Designs

Paul Jr. Designs is a lifestyle brand motorcycle customizer and apparel company founded by Paul Teutul Jr. in 2009. The company has been featured on “American Chopper” and has created bikes for films and video games. They have also designed a municipal dog park, playground set, and 10th-anniversary Coleman barbecue grill. Paul Jr. Designs competes with Orange County Choppers, the business founded by Teutul’s father, and has employed many of that company’s former employees.

Teutul stars in “American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior” reality TV show

In 2010, Paul Teutul began appearing on the spinoff reality TV series “American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior,” which aired until 2012. The show highlighted the tension between Teutul and his father, as well as Teutul’s new motorcycle company, Paul Jr. Designs.

Teutul Family Accused of Fraudulent Transfer in 2007 Lawsuit

In 2007, Paul Teutul Jr and his family, including his father and brother Daniel, were accused of fraudulent transfer in a lawsuit filed by Turner Construction. The allegations dated back to 2003 and included transferring assets, personnel, and contracts to a new company while bankrupting the old one. Trustee Tom Genova sought to have the transfers deemed fraudulent and set aside, and also wanted the new company to be liable for the debts of the old one. The settlement resulted in Orange County LLC paying $500,000 to Genova to be distributed to the creditors.

Personal Life

Paul Teutul Jr married Rachael Biester in 2010. The couple appeared on “Say Yes to the Dress” and had a son named Hudson in 2015. They purchased a dream home on Long Beach Island in 2020.

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