
The criminal trial of disbarred attorney Tom Girardi continues, with testimony revealing significant financial misconduct at his former law firm, Girardi Keese. During the trial's fifth day, several witnesses provided accounts of Girardi's alleged attempts to confuse clients regarding missing settlement funds. Attorney Eric Seuthe testified about receiving over 20 voicemails from Girardi in 2020, where Girardi expressed remorse while attempting to deflect blame. Ex-client Josefina Hernandez recounted her struggles to obtain a $135,000 pelvic mesh settlement, stating that Girardi seemed to be deliberately confusing her. Testimony also included revelations about millions spent on lavish parties, private jets, and Erika Girardi's business, totaling $69 million from 2010 to 2020, while Tom Girardi withdrew $26.7 million from the firm's operating accounts. An IRS agent confirmed these findings, highlighting the stark contrast between the firm's extravagant expenditures and the clients' unpaid settlements. The trial has also seen emotional testimonies from clients, including Erika Saldana, who described the distress of not receiving a $1 million settlement for her sick son. The proceedings are ongoing as jurors hear more about Girardi's alleged financial misdeeds and the impact on his clients.




My story on Wednesday’s testimony in the Tom Girardi criminal trial: An ex-client fought for her ailing son’s settlement money as Girardi Keese paid for private jets, luxury cars https://t.co/AZRwxTrS7h via @RecorderTweets
A woman whose son was seriously injured in a car accident shed tears while testifying in Tom Girardi's trial, recalling desperate attempts to get a final $1 million owed to her from a lawsuit settlement as the embattled attorney gave her varying excuses. https://t.co/n8b98JEfs3
An IRS agent who reviewed Girardi Keese financial records told jurors he found $69 million spent on luxury cars, planes, jewelry and Erika Girardi’s business from 2010-2020. During the same time, Tom Girardi personally pulled out $26.7 million from the firm’s operating accounts.