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Sanctions Imposed on Tom Girardi’s Son-in-Law and Former Law Partner for Failing to Safeguard Clients’ Settlement Funds

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Los Angeles, California – Two lawyers connected to Tom Girardi’s defunct law firm have been sanctioned by a State Bar judge for failing to adequately protect clients from Girardi’s misappropriation of settlement funds. The judge’s decision last week imposes restrictions on David Lira, Girardi’s son-in-law and former employee, and suspends the law license of Keith Griffin, another attorney who worked with Girardi for two decades. Judge Phong Wang’s ruling prevents Lira from controlling bank accounts that hold client money and requires him to work under the supervision of another attorney until an upcoming trial. During … Read more

Leading Mass Torts Attorney Mikal Watts Announces Restructuring Agreement with Partner, Emphasizes Continued Commitment to Clients

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San Antonio, Texas – Renowned mass torts attorney, Mikal Watts, announced a restructuring of the partnership that forms the core of his firm, Watts Guerra. Partnering with Frank Guerra for over 22 years, Watts expressed his admiration for Guerra and the exciting prospects that lie ahead for their clients and the firm. Despite rumors suggesting otherwise, Watts clarified that he will not be leaving the firm. Watts has gained significant recognition in the field of mass torts for leading high-stakes, multi-district litigation against major corporations. Among the high-profile cases being handled by Watts Guerra are … Read more

Fieldfisher Expands Madrid Office with Addition of International Arbitration Practice and New Partner, Pedro Claros

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Madrid, Spain – Fieldfisher, a law firm based in Madrid, has announced the appointment of Pedro Claros as partner and Head of Practice of the International Arbitration practice. This marks the first time that the firm will incorporate this practice area in its Spanish office. Joining Claros in his team will be Antonio Delgado, who will serve as international arbitration of counsel. Pedro Claros is a lawyer, arbitrator, and jurist with extensive experience in international litigation and arbitration since 1997. He possesses a Master’s degree in International and Comparative Law from Georgetown University Law Center, … Read more

Barcelona’s Lener Bolsters Litigation Team with José María Arnedo as Partner

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Barcelona, Spain – Lener, a law firm in Barcelona, has recently strengthened its team by welcoming José María Arnedo as a new partner in the firm’s litigation department. Arnedo, an experienced attorney with over 25 years of professional practice, previously worked as a partner at Toda & Nel-lo, specializing in litigation, real estate, and arbitration. In addition to his legal expertise, Arnedo also served as an arbitrator at the Arbitration Court of Barcelona. Throughout his career, Arnedo has handled a wide range of civil and commercial cases, focusing particularly on real estate, leasehold, horizontal property, … Read more