Tom Girardi Net Worth Has Been Affected Adversely After Facing Bankruptcy Revealed By His Ex-Wife

Publish date: 2024-05-18

Tom Girardi is an American citizen, and he is widely known as a  former attorney and co-founder of Girardi & Keese.

After marrying a famous actress in the United States, Erika Jayne, he came into the limelight.

How did Tom Girardi pursue her career? Why did the couple part ways? Is Tom Giradi dating anyone? And What was the reason for Tom Giradi’s bankruptcy?

What Is Tom Girardi’s Net Worth?

It is estimated that Giradi has a net worth of USD 100 thousand. His source of income is from his business, and it is hoped that there will be an increment in his wealth as his business grows.

Moreover, in a recent report, it was also testified that he had a net worth of USA 50-80 million before enduring bankruptcy.    

Tom Girardi Was A Brilliant Student In His School Days

Tom Girardi was born on June 3, 1939, in Los Angeles. He was raised in a well-educated and established family.

Since his childhood, Girardi was considered the brilliant student in his class. Tom wanted to serve justice to his country, so he pursued his interest in law.

In 1957, he studied at Loyola High School in Los Angeles. In 1961, he acquired his undergraduate degree from Loyola Marymount University.

Pursuing his interest and career, Giradi attained his J.D. degree from Loyola Law School in 1964.

Moreover, in 1965, he graduated from New York University with an L.L.M degree.

After completing his studies, In 1970, Girardi became the first attorney in the state of California.

By giving his services in the state of California, he won a USD 1 million-plus award for handling a medical malpractice case very efficiently.

However, Girardi has also handled other cases efficiently; his significant cases, which became the solid reason for his fame, are Pacific Gas & Electric Co, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Hollywood’s seven major movie studios.

Tom Girardi Earned Huge Reputation In His Career

Tom pursued his career as an attorney. He proved himself a loyal, efficient, and credible general of the states in his career.

With his remarkable performances in his cases, Giradi was awarded immensely.

Tom’s one of the considered cases was against Pacific Gas & Electric, for which the company was entitled to pay $460 million to 650 million.

The people who were residing near the company claimed the incidents of cancer and other diseases by the contaminated water leaked from a gas pumping station of a company.

This case gave him huge popularity among his colleagues and friends, and he was inspired in many magazines for his remarkable case.

Additionally, Girardi also worked in the film and played the adviser role.

According to his official website, he is a Member of the Board of Directors and former President of the prestigious International Academy of Trial Lawyers.

Moreover, he was widely known for his work in Democratic party politics, in which he donated millions of dollars to campaigns.

In Democratic party politics, he played a role in fundraising events and advised governors regarding judicial appointments.

To Whom Did He Marry?

In 1999 Tom married actress Erika Jayne, who is famous in the United States.

At the of their marriage, Erika was young while he was 40 years old. Erika Jayne was not famous as she is now at the time of marriage.

There is no data about his children. Sadly, after a decade of marriage, the couple parted ways.

Who Is Tom Girardi’s Wife- Erika Jayne? 

Erika Jayne is a famous American star, and she worked hard to pursue her career efficiently. 

Jayne pursued her career as an actor and singer, and she burnt the night oil to make her dream come true.

Jayne worked at a bar in Beverly Hills called Chasen’s to make herself financially independent at a young age.

At 18, she earned a considerable reputation by appearing in one of the movies as a teenage actress. And in no time, she was appreciated in the media industry, and her work is recognized all over the country.

Jayne gained unstoppable success, fame, and wealth with her relentless struggle and determination. 

However, It is estimated that she has a net worth of approximately USD 5 million. 

Why Did The Couple Parted Ways?

In 2020, Tom Giradi’s wife, Erika, announced that she had separated from Tom. 

But in some of the reports,  it was revealed that they divorced each other to embezzle money, for which they faced lawsuits.

The ABC News Originals documentary showed that Erika and Tom Giradi are facing a legal issue.

Tom Girardi Awards And Achievement

Tom Girardi proved himself to be a great and loyal attorney of the country. 

He was awarded in various cases for his best performance by considering the credible work.

In  2003, he acquired the honor of being acknowledged in the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame by the California State Bar.

Why Did Tom Go Bankrupt?

As mentioned In LA Times, Tom secured loans for his law firm. And for this, he was charged for bankruptcy and faced adverse consequences.  

According to a report, Giradi had an estimated net worth of USD 264 million during the loan application period.

He had two private planes, $9 million worth of jewelry, USD 3 million worth of antiques and an estate in Pasadena net worth of USD 10 million.

However, Tom Giradi estimated that his firm legal fees would top USD110 million.

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