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Dec. 21, 2020

Girardi involuntary bankruptcy sought

The petition, filed by Thomas V. Girardi's longtime law partner, Robert M. Keese, the widow of a former firm lawyer and several other individuals, was anticipated after it was revealed at another court hearing last week by a litigation finance company that lent money to Girardi Keese.

LOS ANGELES -- Creditors of famed plaintiffs' attorney Thomas V. Girardi filed for his involuntary bankruptcy in the Central District of California on Friday, putting a quick halt to a state court hearing that had been seeking a receiver to take over financial control of his firm.

The petition, filed by Girardi's longtime law partner, Robert M. Keese, the widow of a former firm lawyer and several other individuals, was anticipated af...

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