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State Bar & Bar Associations,
Law Practice

Mar. 16, 2021

Tom Girardi tries to give up law license, State Bar says no

Famed trial lawyer is accused of stealing millions of dollars from clients. A psychiatrist says he has Alzheimer’s.

Ahead of Thomas V. Girardi's probation hearing on Monday, the embattled attorney attempted to relinquish his right to practice law, but the State Bar quickly said that was not possible.

Robert J. Girardi, brother and temporary conservator of Tom Girardi, submitted the resignation letter to the bar on Friday.

"It is with significant heartache that I tender this resignation on behalf of my brother, w...

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