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Law360 Explores: The Thief In Shining Armor

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Tom Girardi spent decades as one of the most successful plaintiffs attorneys in America, but in 2020, it all came crashing down when he was accused of stealing settlement money from his clients. In a special two-part podcast series, we try to answer the question: How did Girardi allegedly grift clients for years and get away with it?

With the new season of our podcast, Law360 Explores: The Fall of Tom Girardi, investigative reporter Brandon Lowrey, managing editor Amber McKinney and producer Steven Trader break down how Girardi became the king of the California litigation world while hiding what some have described as the exploitation of explosion survivors, widows and orphans of plane crash victims, and other vulnerable clients.

In Episode 1, we cover all you need to know about Girardi's rise to prominence.

Girardi seemingly had it all — he was a celebrated plaintiffs attorney with a winning record and a famous wife who was a rising star of reality TV. He took on some of the world's largest companies in court and won hundreds of millions of dollars for victims. Girardi consulted on judicial picks, was showered with awards, and threw lavish parties to celebrate with friends and family.

But attorneys who knew him and clients who trusted him say that shiny exterior hid a darker truth. We hear from one of his former clients about just why she trusted Girardi with her case and how that led to heartbreak when her family wasn't paid the settlement money they were owed.

Tune in tomorrow for Episode 2, where we dig into the flaws in the systems meant to hold attorneys accountable that let Girardi escape public punishment for decades.

Listen now to hear about the fall of Tom Girardi. You can also find the show on Apple PodcastsSpotify or just search "Law360" wherever you listen to podcasts. And if you like it, please leave us five stars and a written review wherever you listen to spread the word about the show!


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