Los Angeles' Women Leaders in Law
We proudly present the fifth annual Los Angeles’ Women Leaders in the Law. More and more firms, such as those featured in this section, are making the commitment to hiring and retaining women attorneys.
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California Law Today
To highlight some of our attorneys' most impressive accomplishments in helping those who have been hurt, Girardi | Keese created California Law Today, a magazine detailing our attorneys and their work.
Pillars of Justice
PILLARS OF JUSTICE
Thomas V. Girardi and Girardi|Keese contributed to the Pillars of Justice Fund, which believes strongly in the importance of a well trained judiciary.
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LOS ANGELES TIMES MAGAZINE
March 8 • 2009
Amy Fisch Solomon is featured in the Los Angeles Women Leaders in the Law section.
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LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE - SUPER LAWYERS
February • 2009
Girardi | Keese lawyers are featured in Los Angeles Magazine as Southern California Super Lawyers.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER LAWYERS
February • 2009
Girardi | Keese lawyers are featured as Esteemed, Trusted Attorneys in Pursuit of Justice.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S BEST LAWYERS
2009 Edition
Girardi | Keese is featured in Southern California's Best Lawyers publication for 2009.
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LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S TOP LAW FIRMS
June 25 • 2008
Girardi | Keese is named as one of the top law firms in Southern California.
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SUPER LAWYERS RISING STARS 2008
June • 2008
Girardi | Keese lawyers are featured in the 2008 Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
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2008 CLAY AWARDS
March • 2008
David Bigelow and Graham LippSmith are honored with 2008 California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year Awards in Litigation
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER LAWYERS 2008
February • 2008
(UN)SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED- Even Tom Girardi depends on the kindness of strangers
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LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL - TOP TWENTY UNDER 40
January 23 • 2008
Graham LippSmith is profiled in Top Twenty Under 40.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S BEST LAWYERS - 2008 EDITION
November 18 • 2007
Girardi | Keese is featured in the Los Angeles Times Magazine 2008 Southern California's Best Lawyers Survey
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LAWDRAGON - THE 500 BETTER THAN THE BEST
October • 2007
Thomas Girardi is featured in the Lawdragon 500 Better Than The Best
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LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL - TOP 100 CALIFORNIA'S LEADING LAWYERS
September 20 • 2007
Thomas V. Girardi is named one of the Top 100 Leading Lawyers in California.
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SUPER LAWYERS RISING STARS
July • 2007
Girardi | Keese's up and coming young lawyers are named "Rising Stars" by Law & Politics and Los Angeles Magazine.
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SUPER LAWYERS
February • 2007
Several of the firm's lawyers are named "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics and Los Angeles Magazine.
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LAWDRAGON - 500 LEADING PLAINTIFF'S LAWYERS IN AMERICA
January • 2007
David Lira is named one of the 500 Leading Plaintiff's Lawyers in America.
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THE LOS ANGELES AREA'S BEST LAWYERS
November 12 • 2006
Thomas Girardi is named one of the best lawyers in the Los Angeles Area by "The Best Lawyers in America" publication, which lists attorneys who have been voted by their peers to be the best in their profession.
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THE NATIONAL LAW JOURNAL - HOT LIST
October 9 • 2006
Girardi | Keese is listed in the National Law Journal's "Plaintiff's Hot List," which is a prestigious listing of the best Plaintiff's law firms in the nation. Only 11 firms in the country were selected for this honor.
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LAWDRAGON - 3000 LEADING LAWYERS IN AMERICA
Fall 2006
David Lira is named one of the 3000 Leading Lawyers in America.
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LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL - TOP 100 CALIFORNIA'S LEADING LAWYERS
September 21 • 2006
Thomas V. Girardi is named one of the Top 100 Leading Lawyers in California.
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LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL - TOP SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LAW FIRMS
November 13 • 2006
Girardi | Keese is named as one of the top law firms in Southern California.
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LAWDRAGON - 500 LEADING LITIGATORS IN AMERICA
April • 2006
David Lira is named one of the 500 Leading Litigators in America.
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LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL - MAKING RAIN IN THE GOLDEN STATE
December 1 • 2005
Thomas Girardi and David Lira are named in a select list of attorneys who generated at least $10 million in revenue in 2005.
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METROPOLITAN NEWS - ENTERPRISE
June 16 • 2005
Thomas Girardi is appointed a Member of the California Judicial Council.
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LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL - TWO ATTORNEYS JOIN STATE JUDICIAL COUNSEL
April 18 • 2005
Thomas Girardi was appointed a Member of the California Judicial Council.
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LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL - JURORS AWARD $7 MILLION TO WOMAN HURT IN CRASH
March 22 • 2005
David Lira obtains a $7 million verdict on behalf of Jane Lin, who suffered a brain injury caused by a Metropolitan Transit Authority bus driver.
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LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL - GIRARDI HONORED BY HIS PEERS
2005
Thomas Girardi is elected President of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only worldwide organization, limited to 500 trial lawyers.
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LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL - GIRARDI GIVES $1 MILLION TO LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL
November 11 • 2004
Thomas Girardi donates $1 Million to his alma mater, Loyola High School.
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LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL - TOP 100 TAKING THE MOMENT AND MAKING IT MATTER
September 27 • 2004
Thomas Girardi is named one of the top 10 attorneys who excel at "Taking the Moment and Making it Matter"
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THE NATIONAL LAW JOURNAL - TOP 100 VERDICTS OF 2003
February 9 • 2004
Thomas Girardi and David Lira obtained one of the top 100 verdicts in the nation in the Karlsson v. Ford Motor Company case.
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SUPER LAWYERS 2004
February 2004
Thomas Girardi is named a "Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics and Los Angeles Magazine.
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LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL - CLASS ACTION DEMANDS FORD RECALLS
November 7 • 2003
Thomas Girardi files class action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company.
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LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL - STATE'S MOST INFLUENTIAL LAWYERS
October 27 • 2003
Thomas Girardi is named one of the State's Most Influential Lawyers.
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THE NATIONAL LAW JOURNAL - $45 MILLION IN LAP BELT SUIT
October 27 • 2003
Thomas Girardi and David Lira obtained a $45 Million jury verdict for a paralyzed boy in the Karlsson v. Ford Motor Company case.
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LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS - PARAPLEGIC BOY AWARDED $45 MILLION
October 15 • 2003
Thomas Girardi and David Lira obtained a $45 Million jury verdict for a paralyzed boy in the Karlsson v. Ford Motor Company case.
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LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL - JURY AWARDS $45 MILLION TO BOY PARALYZED IN MINIVAN ACCIDENT
October 15 • 2003
Thomas Girardi and David Lira obtained a $45 Million jury verdict for a paralyzed boy in the Karlsson v. Ford Motor Company case.
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LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL - PLAINTIFF'S CLAIMS IN SEAT-BELT CASE WILL TEST FORD'S DEFENSE
September 8 • 2003
Thomas Girardi discusses the Karlsson v. Ford Motor Company case.
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LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL - CONTRACTOR WINS SUIT AGAINST ASSOCIATION OF HOMEOWNERS
September 3 • 2003
David Lira obtains $9.3 million jury verdict against a homeowners association for breach of contract and fraud.
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The National Law Journal - Hot List
July 21 • 2003
Girardi | Keese is listed in the National Law Journal's "Plaintiff's Hot List," which is a prestigious listing of the best Plaintiff's law firms in the nation.
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DESIGN IMMUNITY DEFENSE UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE § 830.6
July 2003
Obstacles to Avoid in Pleading and Presenting Your Case, FORUM Magazine article.
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THE NATIONAL LAW JOURNAL - WINNING HALL OF FAME
June 20 • 2003
The National Law Journal names Thomas Girardi to its Winning Hall of Fame.
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LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL - JURORS AWARD $25 MILLION TO BILKED INVENTOR
June 18 • 2003
Robert Keese obtained a $25.8 Million jury verdict for an inventor whose idea for a medical device was stolen by a medical supply firm.
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LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL - TOP 100
September 30 • 2002
Thomas Girardi is named one of the Top 100 Lawyers in California.
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TEXAS BAR JOURNAL - SEE YOU IN DALLAS!
May 2002
President of Texas State Bar, Broadus Spivey, writes article about Thomas Girardi.
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CALIFORNIA LAW BUSINESS - THE TOP 100
September 13 • 1999
Thomas Girardi is named one of the Top 100 most influential attorneys in California.
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HIGH SPEED CHASE ON THE INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY
1999
The Evolution of Criminal Liability for Internet Piracy, Loyola Law Review, 33 Loy. L.A. L. Rev. 183, Loyola Law Review article.
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CALIFORNIA LAW BUSINESS - PAYBACK
March 1 • 1999
Thomas Girardi obtains $785 Million jury verdict against 5 chemical manufacturers.
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THE NATIONAL LAW JOURNAL - VERDICTS
February 22 • 1999
Thomas Girardi obtains $785 Million jury verdict against 5 chemical manufacturers.
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LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL - TOP 50 TRIAL ATTORNEYS
February 2 • 1999
Thomas Girardi is named one of the Top 50 Trial Attorneys of 1999.
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NEW TIMES - THE FIRM
December 17 • 1998
Thomas Girardi is featured in an article about the PG&E case (featured in the film Erin Brokovich).
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THE NATIONAL LAW JOURNAL - FEATURE
November 23 • 1998
Thomas Girardi is featured in an article entitled "He Believes a Case is Won on the Cross."
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CALIFORNIA LAW BUSINESS - THE TOP 100
September 28 • 1998
Thomas Girardi is named one of the Top 100 most influential attorneys in California.
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LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL - ON A ROLL
August 14 • 1998
Thomas Girardi obtained over $1 Billion in verdicts in a 2 year period.
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LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL - TECHNOLOGY CAPTURED STAR ROLE IN ENTERTAINMENT LAW
December 20 • 1996
Thomas Girardi brought an antitrust case on behalf on the Estate of Jim Garrison against the Hollywood studios.
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VARIOUS ARTICLES
May 28 • 1996
Various articles discussing Girardi | Keese's antitrust case on behalf of Jim Garrison against the Hollywood studios, the toxic tort case against Lockheed involving its Skunkworks factory, and the Hinkley case against PG&E (which was depicted in the film Erin Brokovich).
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