Edelson PC Expands Los Angeles Presence with Notable Hire of Federal Prosecutor Ali Moghaddas After Girardi Conviction

Ali Moghaddas, an Assistant U.S. Attorney, has joined Edelson PC after securing a guilty verdict against Tom Girardi, a trial that concluded with Girardi’s conviction on August 27 for wire fraud. Girardi, formerly of Los Angeles-based Girardi Keese, was found to have misappropriated at least $15 million from clients. This move is significant for Edelson, a firm noted for its strong performance in class action trials, as Moghaddas will be contributing to the expansion of their Los Angeles office. The firm founder, Jay Edelson, has emphasized the growing need for experienced trial attorneys in class action suits, citing the firm’s recent successes, including judgments against PacifiCorp and ViSalus Inc. Further details on this development can be accessed here.