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Celebrity attorney Geragos subject of fraud probe

The State Bar of California said Tuesday that it is investigating one of California’s best known celebrity lawyers in connection with the spending of money in the United States and France from a multimillion-dollar insurance settlement related to the Armenian Genocide

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022

California State Bar, under scrutiny for long-running scandal, gives director $43,000 raise

LOS ANGELES — The State Bar of California, under scrutiny for long-standing failures in protecting the public from Tom Girardi and other unscrupulous lawyers, this week gave its executive director a raise of nearly $43,000.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 24, 2022

Lion Air victims get payout after Boeing settlement cash vanishes

US law firm takes rare step of compensating families after California lawyer fails to hand over settlement money.

Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2022

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California State Bar files disciplinary charges against its former director

LOS ANGELES — In the wake of its mishandling of decades of complaints against attorney Tom Girardi and revelations about weak policing of California lawyers, the State Bar made a surprisingly aggressive move this week: filing formal disciplinary charges against the agency’s own former executive director.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 8, 2022

Erika Girardi lost $750,000 earrings in latest legal battle with estranged husband

LOS ANGELES — If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then Erika “Jayne” Girardi just lost a pair of pals worth $750,000.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 1, 2022

‘This is how I’m going to die’: Dorit Kemsley sheds light on LA follow-home robberies

LOS ANGELES — Last season, “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” delivered one of its most gripping storylines in years, thanks to the scandal engulfing cast member Erika Girardi and her estranged husband, Tom Girardi, a once-celebrated trial attorney accused of stealing millions from the clients he represented.

Los Angeles Times · May 11, 2022

After 'Real Housewives' scandal, scathing audit says California fails to stop corrupt lawyers

LOS ANGELES — The State Bar of California has failed to effectively discipline corrupt attorneys, allowing lawyers to repeatedly violate professional standards and harm members of the public, according to a long-awaited audit of the agency released Thursday.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 15, 2022

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