On this episode of Unseen Impact, Rory and Kerrie peel back the curtain on a headline story that shook the legal world. Tom Girardi rose to fame with seven-figure verdicts, the Erin Brockovich case, and reality TV cameos. Behind the glamour sat something far uglier. As the wins piled up, clients were told their settlements were “tied up” or placed in annuities. In reality, money meant for victims moved through accounts like a shell game, enriching insiders while injured people waited for checks that never came.

Rory explains how structured settlements and annuities are supposed to work, why IOLTA trust accounts are sacred, and what fiduciary duty really means. The fallout is sweeping: bankruptcies, criminal convictions, and new layers of regulation that land on everyday attorneys who already do it right. The takeaway is simple and serious. Justice cannot heal a broken body. It can only deliver resources for recovery. That promise rests on trust.

At Rory Law, trust is proven in the light. Ask questions. Expect clear accounting. If something feels off, speak up. Listen to the full episode, then visit olasmedia.com for more shows and connect with legal help at rorylaw.com.