In the third day of Thomas V. Girardi’s criminal trial, the defense adopted a blame-shifting strategy, attempting to deflect responsibility for unpaid clients onto a former junior associate. Girardi, a once-prominent attorney, faces charges of misappropriating millions of dollars from clients. The trial is being closely monitored due to Girardi’s high-profile status and the serious nature of the allegations involved.
The defense team specifically focused on former junior associate Alexa Galloway who testified extensively over two days in a Los Angeles federal court. Galloway, now working at Hanson Bridgett LLP, recounted her efforts to settle the case of Judy Selberg, a client whose husband died in a boating accident. Despite numerous attempts to secure a settlement, Galloway stated that Girardi and his team continually stalled the process, often using her as a messenger to delay the payment. For more details about the ongoing trial, you can read the original article here.
- Defense focused on shifting blame to former junior associate Alexa Galloway.
- Galloway now works for Hanson Bridgett LLP and testified over six hours in court.
- The trial centers on allegations that Girardi stole millions from clients.
The defense’s strategy hinges on claiming that Galloway, who joined Girardi’s firm while still a law student, was responsible for the failure to forward settlements to clients. This claim is a significant aspect of Girardi’s attempt to mitigate his legal liabilities as the trial progresses. Observers are keenly interested in how this defense will be received by the jury and whether it will impact the final verdict.