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Law360 Mentions Ryan Levitt on the Girardi-Related Contempt Case
September 26, 2025
Law360 recently published the article “Girardi’s Son-in-Law Urges No Prison for Chicago Contempt,” in which Ryan Levitt is mentioned in connection with the legal proceedings involving David Lira, the son-in-law of former attorney Tom Girardi.
The article outlines how prosecutors are pushing for a three-year prison sentence for Lira, asserting that he was complicit in concealing millions in misappropriated funds and in failing to act on court orders. The defense, in turn, argues for leniency, emphasizing Lira’s limited role and character mitigators.
More: Girardi’s Son-In-Law Urges No Prison For Chicago Contempt – Law360
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