Ex-Girardi Keese Partner Seeks Dismissal of Embezzlement Charges Over Alleged Grand Jury Misinterpretation

David Lira, a former partner at Girardi Keese and son-in-law of Tom Girardi, has taken legal steps to dismiss criminal charges against him. Lira is accused of embezzling $3 million from the clients of the law firm. In a recent motion, Lira argued that prosecutors in Chicago made a mistake by using California’s Rules of Professional Conduct as evidence, which may have led to a misunderstanding by the grand jury regarding the specifics of his alleged criminal actions. Lira asserts that this confusion necessitates the dismissal of his 2023 indictment. Further details and developments in this case can be followed at The Recorder.